Bram Straten is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in managing projects related to energy transition, system integration, and maintenance strategies. Currently serving as a Senior Manager at Windkracht 5 and a Program Manager at Topsector Energie, Bram focuses on developing innovation questions, fostering collaborations, and overseeing assignments within the thermal energy and storage portfolio. Previous roles include leadership positions at TenneT TSO B.V., where Bram led maintenance strategies and risk-based maintenance programs, and at Liander, overseeing connections of housing projects to energy grids. Educational credentials include a Master of Laws in Public International Law from Utrecht University and a Data Science course from the University of California, Berkeley.