Thomas Soulas serves as the VP and Head of Technology Development at the Innovation Center Abu Dhabi for Siemens Energy. With a career spanning over 25 years, Thomas is a senior leader renowned for his contributions to the development and commercialization of industrial applications within the energy industry. Thomas’ ability to leverage both business acumen and engineering expertise has proven to transform early-stage technology ventures into commercially viable products. His strategic approach includes fostering innovation through internal development as well as external partnerships and acquisitions. Originally from France, Thomas has played a pivotal role in various capacities with Dresser-Rand, Siemens, and now Siemens Energy. He has authored and co-authored numerous technical papers and patents, particularly in the fields of turbomachinery and system dynamics. Thomas holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University and an Executive MBA from Rice University, both in the United States.