Laurens Ditchfield

Laurens Ditchfield is an experienced professional in energy operations and project management, currently serving as Manager Smart Operations at Vattenfall since April 2018. Ditchfield leads a team focused on optimizing energy deployment and improving operational processes through data-driven insights to enhance efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions. Previous roles at Vattenfall include Operations Setup Manager, responsible for establishing the Business Operations department, and Operations & Maintenance Manager, where strategic planning for district heating projects was a key responsibility. Ditchfield's career also includes positions at Aurecon, Workshape.io, Boskalis Offshore Energy, Shell Global Solutions, Heineken, and Stevelduct, showcasing a diverse background in engineering, product management, and project execution. Ditchfield holds an engineering degree in Asset Management from Universitat Politècnica de València.