“ For me ,” Morten begins , “ a vitally important aspect of my work is the impact it has on the bigger problems of our time , which has become increasingly relevant in the last few years . I have been committed to energy efficiency and to improving life and societies with better electrical solutions throughout my career . Over the last three-to-four years , however , it feels as though the rest of the world now has that same understanding .

“ We experienced the importance of having a stable electricity supply first-hand during the onslaught of the pandemic . Likewise , the outbreak of war in Ukraine reinforced the importance of energy , supply and management , and not just from the perspective of engineering , but as a matter of national security .

“ Our business seeks to answer many of the bigger questions we have surrounding continued quality of life and protection of the earth ’ s resources ,” Morten continues . “ With sustainability on everyone ’ s agenda , electrification , more often than not , is the answer that comes to the fore . We have over 105,000 people working within ABB to make a more sustainable future possible . Our people are increasingly engaged and the pride in their work is evident .

“ Electrification is the unsung hero of everything we do . Most people tend not to think about it on a daily basis : generally , only when it doesn ’ t

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