Rolf Gibbels

About Rolf Gibbels

As a global energy and utilities executive, I have spent more than 25 years guiding organizations through major technology and market transitions, helping them adopt cloud, IoT, AI, digital twins, and emerging platforms that improve resilience, reliability, and customer experience. My work has centered on enabling utilities, OEMs, and ISV partners to modernize operations, accelerate the energy transition, and unlock measurable business value through strategic digital innovation. Across leadership roles at Amazon Web Services, GE, and IBM, I have built high-performing global teams, pioneered new go-to-market strategies, and established strategic alliances that contributed to billion-dollar growth trajectories. I focus on connecting technology to business outcomes, developing models that increase operational efficiency, support renewable integration, and strengthen grid readiness for a rapidly evolving energy ecosystem. Notable contributions include spearheading the creation of an AI-driven grid interconnection tool that reduced modeling time from weeks to days, advancing wildfire mitigation solutions using IoT and autonomous agents, and engaging in regulatory guidance to support secure cloud adoption for critical infrastructure. I have consistently helped organizations shift from product-focused selling to outcome-based frameworks that align executives, GSI and ISV partners, and regulators around shared value. My approach blends commercial strategy, technical depth, and industry knowledge, allowing me to scale new ventures, advise startups on commercialization, and guide established enterprises toward sustainable growth. I thrive in roles that require vision, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to navigate complex ecosystems where innovation and regulatory stewardship intersect. As a frequent speaker at global forums including CERAWeek, DISTRIBUTECH, and ENLIT, I enjoy translating emerging technology trends into actionable insights for leaders shaping the future of energy. I am equally committed to mentoring early-stage climate tech companies and contributing to community initiatives that advance equitable, technology-enabled progress. Driven by the belief that the energy transition requires bold thinking and strong partnerships, I am passionate about supporting organizations ready to transform, scale, and lead with purpose.

Experience

1. Senior Strategy Advisor

   Slalom

   Jan 2026 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   As a Senior Strategy Advisor at Slalom, I leverage over 25 years of experience to guide energy and utility leaders through complex technology and market transitions. I specialize in driving digital innovation across resilient infrastructure, operational intelligence via Agentic AI, and modern financial infrastructure to help organizations scale and build long-term customer trust. My mission is to bridge the gap between emerging technology and measurable business outcomes to accelerate the global energy transition.

Education

• Hochschule München University of Applied Sciences

  Master of Science, Civil Engineering

• CYGNA Consulting Engineers

  Training Semester Abroad

Skills

• Selling
• Start-Ups
• Strategy
• Engineering
• Renewable Energy
• Team Leadership
• Pre-Sales
• Management
• Management Consulting
• Strategic Partnerships
• Business Development
• Business Alliances
• Business Intelligence
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Integration
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Business Strategy
• Saas
• Sales Enablement
• Cloud Computing
• Project Management
• Business Transformation
• Professional Services
• Solution Selling
• Energy
• Enterprise Software
• Sales Management
• Power Generation
• Leadership
• Program Management
• Product Marketing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Product Management
• New Business Development