Gary Grant

Vice President Transformation and Emerging Technology @FirstEnergy

Akron, OH, US

Responsible for transformation program that spanned the entire company and had planned savings of $1 billion. Efforts included building a Digital Factory, enhancing customer offerings, skill building in Supply Chain, fundamental changes in the way work is designed, planned and executed in the field, and launching analytics to drive better decisions. Scope also includes all strategy and implementation of emerging technologies in the field. Programs include smart meter deployment, grid modernization in Ohio and Pennsylvania, EV programs, battery storage solutions and solar deployment. Active portfolio exceeds $600 million.

St. John Fisher

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics

SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Master of Science (M.S.), Operations Research