Building What’s Next: Careers in Energy Infrastructure
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How do you turn an interest in energy and infrastructure into a rewarding career? What skills will matter most in the years ahead, and how is artificial intelligence reshaping the opportunities available to the next generation of industry professionals?
As part of the 22nd Annual Columbia University Energy Symposium, join leaders from Crux, GDEV Management, GS Power Partners and Jefferies for a candid conversation about building a career across energy and infrastructure in the age of AI. Bringing together perspectives from investment, finance, development and business leadership, this session will explore the evolving career landscape, the opportunities emerging across the sector and what it takes to succeed.
Hosted and moderated by Tom Perkin, Partner at Talisman Advisory Partners, the panel will draw on the speakers’ own career journeys, the decisions that shaped their progress and their experience building and leading teams. The discussion will explore traditional and emerging pathways into the industry, the technical and commercial skills employers increasingly value, and how AI is transforming the way businesses operate, make investment decisions and develop talent.
With technology advancing rapidly, the panel will also consider how AI is changing the nature of work across energy and infrastructure, which skills may become more valuable, how existing roles are likely to evolve, and what professionals can do to remain competitive in an increasingly technology-driven industry.
Whether you are a student exploring your first role, an experienced professional considering a change of direction or simply curious about the sector, this session will offer practical insights into navigating an evolving job market and positioning yourself for success in the industries shaping what comes next.
Panelists
Benjamin Baker, Managing Partner & Chief Investment Officer, GDEV Management
James Wright, Head of Industry Coverage and Advisory, Crux
Lori Arndt, Chief Operating Officer, GS Power Partners
Michael Lu, Vice President, Jefferies
Host & Moderator: Tom Perkin, Partner, Talisman Advisory Partners
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Talisman Advisory Partners is a specialist talent advisory and executive search firm supporting the energy, infrastructure and financial markets. Through executive search, workforce solutions and market intelligence, Talisman partners with leading investors, developers, financial institutions and operating businesses to attract exceptional talent and build the teams shaping the industries of tomorrow.