September 23, 2024—Nashville, TN—Participants of the Utility 2030 Collaborative (U2030) were inspired by a panel session at the U2030 Annual SPARK Meeting titled “New Strategies for Developing a Culture of Transformative Leadership.” The session brought together influential leaders—Sean Vanslyke, Frankie McDermott, Luke Peterson, Kay Fuhrman, and Jay Stowe—to explore innovative strategies for cultivating a culture that invites and propels transformation to achieve modern and challenging goals.
Panel Focus
The session delved into the essential elements that foster growth, innovation, and adaptability within utility organizations. Panelists discussed practical approaches and real-world examples of effective leadership strategies. Attendees gained insights into driving innovation and transformation with engaged and excited stakeholders from all levels of the organization.
Panelist Lineup
Sean Vanslyke, CEO of SEMO Electric & GoSEMO Fiber shared methods for overcoming inertia and energizing his team and community to support modernization plans.
Frankie McDermott, COO of SMUD discussed strategies for navigating load growth and grid transformation amid the clean energy transition while maintaining exceptional customer experiences and affordability.
Luke Peterson, General Manager of Hibbing Public Utilities Commission shared how he attracts and retains employees in a competitive market.
Kay Fuhrman, Partner at Heidrick & Struggles highlighted changing leadership expectations, and the emerging skills and personality traits companies seek from their leaders.
Moderation and Discussion
Jay Stowe moderated this discussion. He is an advisor for U2030 and CEO of Stowe Utility Group, and he recently transitioned from his role as CEO of JEA to a utility consultant. He did an exceptional job guiding a dynamic conversation highlighting the keys to developing a transformational leadership culture that embraces change and drives continuous improvements.
Learn More
U2030 members can get more information about this session on the U2030 Collective Brain Platform.
Press Contact
Marelene Rosenberry
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