Emad believes that innovation is the engine that drives growth, competitiveness, and the capacity to better serve our customers and address global challenges. As such, he seeks to implement it daily in his leadership and team coaching, business operations and management. He takes great pride in seeing it reflected in the company’s culture and actions.
Utilizing diverse disciplines, he strives to always make a difference. As an engineer, he has specialized in areas including renewable energy, power generation, the tech industry, strategy, business development, and management. His mission is to provide maximum value to the people, the organization, customers, partners, and future generations!
“Technology, innovation and entrepreneurship have been my driving passions from the beginning!”
What do you see as the most powerful tool of organization in order to be successful on the market?
The most important characteristic of successful company today is the ability to adapt to the dynamic business world and to the constant changes in the macroeconomic and social environment, as well as the ability to recognize future trends and adjust the corporate strategy accordingly. Digitilization is a perfect example of this. It impacts the markets, organization and its internal operations while simultaneously driving the development of new products, solutions and services that support the digital transformation of customers. My perspective is that the most influential individuals are those who are actively involved and motivated. Without them, businesses would not have reached their current level of success, and I am pleased that we have such talented professionals working for Iskraemeco.
What do you see as the biggest strengths of Iskraemeco right now?
Iskraemeco’s relevance as a provider of smart energy, water solutions and other digital solutions, e-mobility and digital platforms, is growing. Our greatest strengths are the multinational and highly qualified teams who understand the value and power of data and are continually looking for ways to improve. Moreover, by increasing our portfolio through the acquisition of companies that complement our core business, we are ensuring that we will stay competitive in the future. In addition, we have our young, enthusiastic teams around the world that are pushing us to new frontiers.
How do you see Iskraemeco evolving in the next year, two years, or five years?
We closely monitor industry trends and other global developments that play an important role and have a major impact on our customers. By incorporating them into our strategy, we aim to bring to market the solutions and technologies that will offer significant benefits to our customers and partners. On the road to green transformation, Iskraemeco’s products and solutions will play an essential role. We are placing a strong focus on driving this even further in the coming years through the implementation of smart city technologies such as the Green Penguin.
More emphasis will be placed on smart digital solutions and services, where we are developing cutting-edge offerings that address the real challenges our customers face. While preparing for the future, we are rethinking the energy and water industries and exploring new possibilities. We have a long history in metering; therefore we have a wealth of experience that we must continually transform into new services and the creation of ever more advanced software solutions.
You also act as a sponsor of new e-mobility solution in Iskraemeco’s portfolio. How do you see e-mobility in today’s business landscape?
E-mobility is on the rise, and we have identified it as one of the key opportunities for us. Besides software and digital platforms, e-mobility is another strategic focus area Iskraemeco has decided to pursue. E-mobility makes the decarbonization of the transport sector a reality, which in turn means a healthier and cleaner future, especially in light of urbanization and the growing demand for energy in cities. The connection between the electric vehicle landscape and sustainability is clear: more
e-mobility solutions directly lead to a reduction of the carbon footprint, making them much more environmentally friendly. At the same time, this is not only a way to combat the climate crisis but also the economic crisis. The development of e-mobility will ultimately lead to growth in the sector and create millions of new jobs in electric vehicle manufacturing, software development, and supply chains.
Since the e-mobility concept is based on green energy, our holistic solution has all the functions that stakeholders in the e-mobility environment need for efficient and stable operations. This includes energy providers as well as municipalities which are trying to ensure that infrastructure is ready without compromising the electrical grid and supporting services.
Charge point operators (CPOs) must obtain permission to build infrastructure, and grid operators are responsible for connecting charging stations to the electric grid.
The entire concept of e-mobility hinges on a secure and robust electric grid supported by technological solutions to balance the impact of electric vehicles on local networks. In this regard, distribution system operators (DSOs) are crucial to the progress of transportation.
Although the e-mobility market is experiencing rising consumer demand and rapid infrastructure development, it is only at the beginning of its journey. At Iskraemeco, we are ready and excited to help shape the future of e-mobility.
“Iskraemeco is becoming an important partner in smart digital networks and IoT technologies and solutions.”
Given the increased focus on energy and sustainability, what is the scope of digital solutions for energy efficiency and sustainability that Iskraemeco is currently working on?
Digitization of the energy industry is vital since it places the energy consumer at the center and reduces energy prices for consumers through energy efficiency and participation in flexible demand response mechanisms. Environmental change and digital transformation, supported by advanced technology and an innovative approach, go hand in hand when it comes to making communities more resilient and energy efficient.
At Iskraemeco, digital solutions serve as levers to accelerate benefits for utilities, cities and communities by combining a higher and more sustainable quality of life with improved service performance. We offer digital solutions that make data-driven energy management possible. This improves energy and water efficiency, boosts business performance, and saves money, time, and resources.
By placing digital platforms at the core of our operations, we can serve our customers with a reliable, robust data management foundation that opens up new value creation opportunities and enables us to kickstart new initiatives. We are investing in initiatives and services that leverage data science to provide innovative solutions to optimize energy consumption, streamline operations more effectively, and drive green and digital transformation. Using new technologies and big data analytics, we are also putting more attention on the need to update the grid and make infrastructure more reliable.
Iskraemeco is becoming an important partner in smart digital networks and IoT technologies and solutions. It is ready to support advanced IoT applications, e-mobility challenges, smart cities and communities, and it enables the transition to a circular economy. As part of our overall strategy, we offer the Symbiot software suite. This has helped us develop a very strong method for helping companies manage their digital transformation.
To act responsibly on a local, national, and international level, Iskraemeco is actively engaged in improving its environmental and social footprint. Collaboration plays a significant role; through close knowledge transfer, great impact can be achieved. All stakeholders in the industry need to be educated, but an even more important aspect is spreading awareness among customers and other stakeholders, which we are already actively performing.
What has been your most rewarding accomplishment during your career?
I have always paid attention to what our customers challenges are in order to find ways to address their pressing issues and provide high-value services. Being proactive in these instances is absolutely essential if you want to gain the customer’s trust and deliver the promised solution, which on many occasions has been awarded through contracts worth billions of euros.
Another aspect to highlight is the importance of encouraging business growth through innovative practices, strong governance, and excellent operational processes. I would like to emphasize also how pleased I am with the company for having such dedicated employees, and it gives me great pleasure to witness the success they accomplish as a direct result of the guidance I provide them.
“I am certain that an environmentally sustainable and technologically advanced future is feasible, and I have made it my purpose to strive for excellence, the best possible quality, and maximum operating efficiency.”
What are still your goals for the future?
One of my ambitions is to realize Iskraemeco’s new vision of being one of the most innovative platform companies for tackling energy, water, and city challenges. That will undoubtedly be one of my priorities. Using the power of data and the latest technology to create digital platform solutions will enable cities, businesses, and individuals across the globe to optimize their energy and water consumption and, therefore, live more sustainably.
I am certain that an environmentally sustainable and technologically advanced future is feasible, and I have made it my purpose to strive for excellence, the best possible quality, and maximum operating efficiency. I have no doubt that, owing to the efforts and devotion of our workers, partners, and customers, we will be recognized as one of the most successful companies in the industries, where we operate and an enabler of the green and digital transformations in the not-too-distant future.
What is something you like to do outside of work that would surprise people?
I value the time I spend with my family and loved ones because it brings us closer together and allows us to better understand each other. One of my personal goals is for future generations to benefit from my ideas, life experiences, and accomplishments. It is also important for me to constantly widen both my personal and professional perspectives by engaging in activities that are not directly related to my day-to-day job. Furthermore, one of my favorite activities is to regularly enhance my knowledge in a variety of areas, such as technology, innovation, climate change, and sustainable practices.
