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Nicholas May

Director, Strategic Pursuits

Nicholas May is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business development, strategic pursuits, and commercial leadership across various sectors, particularly in energy and aviation. Currently serving as the Director of Strategic Pursuits at ABB since August 2025, Nicholas had previously held the role of Director of Business Development - Aviation at Burns Engineering, Inc., where leadership was provided to the aviation team in areas such as energy planning and multimedia installations. In prior positions at Baker Hughes, Nicholas led the Global Transportation Sector's commercial strategies, focusing on decarbonization through innovative technologies. Experience at Schneider Electric included managing global partnerships and strategic initiatives related to smart infrastructure and airport digitization projects. Nicholas's career began at Siemens, where foundational skills were developed through a leadership program and roles in sales engineering. Nicholas holds a BS in Industrial Technology from Purdue University and an MBA with an energy sector specialization from BI Norwegian Business School.

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