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IGTI Executive Committee

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