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IGTI Executive Committee

The IGTI Division Executive Committee is structured into three departments dedicated to serving the gas turbine community. These departments encompass in total twelve committees that cover all aspects of the division's activities.

OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT The Operations Department delivers networking opportunities and disseminates knowledge through Turbo Expo and associated events. It drives technical excellence through support of the technical committees and maintaining high standards in all publications through the peer review processes while ensuring financial goals are achieved in all IGTI departments.

PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT The Professional Engagement Department strives to create and serve a thriving global community of gas turbine professionals and enthusiasts. It is committed to attracting and maintaining a diverse membership, to engaging and developing members through all stages of their careers, and to recognising technical excellence and outstanding contributions to the community.

STRATEGY DEPARTMENT The Strategy Department identifies and develops strategic topics that are not yet in an operational format within IGTI. This team works to curate and prototype next generation concepts based on what is needed or anticipated in our Technical Community. Ideation is done through connecting and working with critical networks within IGTI, other ASME Groups, government agencies and international think tanks.

The IGTI's vision is to be the world's leader and champion of innovative gas turbines and related energy systems to power a sustainable way of life.

 

IGTI Executive Committee

Natalie Smith

Natalie Smith
Southwest Research Institute
Chair

Jacqueline O'Connor

Jacqueline O'Connor
The Pennsylvania State University
Vice Chair

Caroline Marchmont

Caroline Marchmont
Ansaldo Energia
Past Chair

Eric Ruggiero

Eric Ruggiero
GE Aerospace
Turbo Expo Liaison

Vassilios Pachidis

Vassilios Pachidis
Cranfield University
Turbo Expo Operations

Jarek Szwedowicz

Jarek Szwedowicz
Siemens Energy AG
Associated Events

Dale Van Zante

Dale Van Zante
NASA Glenn Research Center
Finance & Performance

Doug Nagy

Doug Nagy
Liburdi
Honors and Awards

Dimitra Eirini Diamantidou

Dimitra Eirini Diamantidou
MTU Aero Engines
Career Development

Cis De Maesschalck

Cis De Maesschalck
Rolls-Royce
Marketing & Publicity

Mike Koenig

Mike Koenig
Siemens-Energy
Strategy