Electrifying the future
Morten Wierod of ABB talks to Mary Floate about electrifying the world in a safe , smart and sustainable way
With 25 years ’ industry experience under his belt , Morten Wierod , President of ABB ’ s Electrification Business Area , joined ABB straight out of university . With lengthy stints in his native Norway , and China , and now with over ten years in Zurich at ABB ’ s headquarters , he feels fortunate to have worked within sales , technology , and operations . From industrial automation to keeping the world turning with energy-saving , pioneering drive technology , Morten is now settled in Switzerland , heading up the organization ’ s Electrification business .
ABB is a technology leader in electrification and automation , enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future . The company ’ s solutions connect engineering know-how and software to optimize how things are manufactured , moved , powered and operated .
Under Morten ’ s leadership , ABB Electrification is a global technology leader in electrical distribution and management , collaborating with customers and partners to develop innovative products , solutions and digital technologies that enable energy efficiency and a low-carbon society .
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