The Grid Whisperer: Cracking the Code of the Energy Transition
In this special feature, we spotlight a leader whose work is redefining the energy transition not through flashy tech demos or headline grabbing soundbites but by solving one of the most pressing problems of our time: grid congestion. Heleen Groenenberg, CEO of Sustain Brain and Advisor on Smart Energy and Grid Congestion, has emerged as a quiet force of transformation in the Netherlands’ energy landscape. Her leadership blends scientific rigor with deep stakeholder insight, making her a rare example of a strategist who doesn’t just understand complexity but simplifies it into action.
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Heleen Groenenberg
CEO / Advisor Smart Energy & Grid Congestion
In the face of mounting grid congestion challenges and the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions, few leaders have mastered the delicate balance between technical innovation and stakeholder collaboration quite like Heleen Groenenberg. As CEO and Advisor on Smart Energy & Grid Congestion at Sustain Brain, Groenenberg has pioneered data-driven approaches to energy systems integration that are transforming business parks across the Netherlands.
Dr. Gabi Kratochwil
CrossCultures | Dr. Gabi Kratochwil | Founder & Owner
In today’s interconnected world, few leaders have mastered the delicate art of bridging cultures quite like Dr. Gabi Kratochwil. As Founder and Owner of CrossCultures, she has pioneered an approach to global leadership that transcends traditional boundaries—one that places cultural intelligence and women’s empowerment at the heart of organizational success. This month’s cover story explores how her unique journey shaped a visionary who has spent over two decades building bridges across continents, and examines the philosophy behind her impact on cultural transformation worldwide.
Amber Vanderburg
CEO –The Pathwayz Group
As the founder and CEO of The Pathwayz Group, Amber Vanderburg has redefined leadership development by turning it into something that feels less like obligatory training and more like an exciting journey. With a cinematic approach to virtual learning and playful methodologies, Vanderburg and The Pathwayz Group team have guided over 800,000 learners across 75 countries since founding her company in 2019
Layne Lewis
President | Willowview Consulting, LLC
In the sprawling landscape of Tucson, Arizona, where fighter jets from Davis Monthan Air Force Base regularly trace patterns across the desert sky, a young girl with a particular talent for mathematics looked upward and saw not just aircraft, but possibility.
