Q&A of Webinar - Digital Substations: Compute & Network Perfectly Combined

David Åkerman is a seasoned leader in the energy sector, currently serving as Global Market Director for Energy at Westermo. David brings a deep technical foundation to his strategic role. His expertise also includes project management across complex industrial environments.

David is a recognized voice in the industry, frequently speaking on the transformation of energy systems driven by renewables and digital technologies. He has highlighted the challenges of grid stability, data management, and cybersecurity in a rapidly evolving energy landscape, and how robust communication infrastructure is key to enabling the future of industrial connectivity. Prior to joining Westermo, David held pivotal roles at Hitachi Energy, including Market and Sales Manager for Grid Automation and Technology Manager. 

Jos Zenner is the Chief Technology Officer at Welotec GmbH and a member of the steering committee of the vPAC Alliance. He specializes in leading product management and R&D within the digitalization sector, with a particular focus on the electric grid and digital substations. His work leverages technology to accelerate the energy transition. As a thought leader with a profound understanding of the market, Jos Zenner is at the forefront of innovation in this field.

Anton is leading business development, marketing strategies and product development for the substation automation portfolio at Welotec.

With extensive experience in international business development, computing
technologies, and a strong focus on digital substations, Anton drives
innovation and actively shapes the future of substation automation,
contributing to the IEC, CIGRE, vPAC Alliance and the Open Source communities.