Hubert de la Grandiere

Hubert DE LA GRANDIERE has extensive work experience in the energy and transportation industries.

From 2016 to the present, they have served as the Chief Executive Officer of SuperGrid Institute, a collaborative research platform focused on developing technologies for the future electricity transmission network.

Prior to that, from 2013 to 2016, Hubert worked at GE as the Circuit Breakers Product Director and Site Managing Director. In this role, they were responsible for overseeing various aspects of the business, including R&D, sales, projects execution, supply chain, and manufacturing.

Before their time at GE, Hubert held several roles at Alstom Transport. From 2011 to 2013, they served as the Main Line Signalling Vice President. Prior to that, they held positions such as on board electronic Vice President, Electronic Products Vice President, Tramway Product Line Director, Tramway Cost Director, Melbourne Tramway Project Manager, and Tramway Quality Assurance Manager.

Throughout their career, Hubert has demonstrated their expertise in managing research and development, product strategy, market competitiveness, and manufacturing operations. Their experience spans various locations around the world, including France, Italy, Belgium, Brazil, and the United States.

Hubert DE LA GRANDIERE attended École Polytechnique from 1993 to 1996, where they obtained an engineering degree. Hubert further pursued their engineering studies at ENSTA Paris from 1996 to 1998. In 2005, they attended INSEAD for an Advanced Management Seminar.