As the Vice President of Markets and Strategy for the Middle East and Africa region at Siemens Energy, Dr. Gilbert El-Hajje orchestrates strategic regional growth, with a focus on energy sovereignty and market resilience. Dr. El-Hajje most recently served as the Global Senior Strategy Leader for Grid Technologies, where he shaped and drove the strategic direction for business growth, energy transition, and grid resilience. A seasoned leader in the energy sector, Dr. El-Hajje combines deep technical expertise in power generation and transmission systems with a proven track record of driving high-impact strategic initiatives. Dr. El-Hajje previously served as MEA Hub Strategy Leader at Siemens Energy, leading strategic growth across the Middle East and Africa. He strengthened relationships with major oil and gas accounts through client engagement initiatives, advanced manufacturing localization in Saudi Arabia, and partnered with governments and senior stakeholders on national energy priorities. His leadership helped broaden the company’s regional presence and enhance operational efficiency across core service portfolios. Earlier in his career at Siemens Energy, Dr. El-Hajje served as Strategy Project Manager and Key Technology Expert, overseeing global sales efforts and managing international turnkey EPC proposals. Prior to joining Siemens Energy, he was Engineering Manager at EDF Renewables in France, where he led a portfolio of international bids spanning multi-gigawatt capacity and more than €2 billion in value. Dr. El-Hajje is a recognized expert in renewable energy and power grids. He holds multiple patents in advanced power transmission systems and actively serves as a scientific reviewer for academic journals. Beyond his technical contributions, he supports the development of future leaders through mentorship and knowledge transfer. Dr. El-Hajje earned his Ph.D. in Renewables & Advanced Power Grids from Sorbonne University and holds a Master’s degree in Renewable Energy Engineering from École Polytechnique. He has further strengthened his leadership capabilities through executive education programs at INSEAD and ESMT Berlin.