Dr. Mark Kuschel

Mark Kuschel is an accomplished professional in the field of electrical engineering, currently serving as the Head of International Standardization at Siemens Energy's Grid Technologies division, which employs over 20,000 individuals globally and specializes in electrical distribution and transmission systems. With a Ph.D. in Electrical Power Engineering from Technische Universität Berlin, Mark has extensive experience in high voltage technology, having held various leadership roles at Siemens, including Chief Technology Officer for Switching Products & Systems and Head of Global R&D. Additionally, Mark plays a pivotal role in international standardization as the Secretary for IEC SC17C and CENELEC TC17AC, and serves as an advisor at CIGRE. Prior experience includes a technical role at Pirelli Cables, contributing to the development of high voltage cables and accessories.