Recently, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. announced a strategic Babcock & Wilcox Board Appointment. Specifically, the company appointed Dr. Homaira Akbari, Ph.D., to its Board of Directors. Dr. Akbari is currently the Chief Executive Officer of AKnowledge Partners. Dr. Akbari has vast experience in the field of digital transformation and the global technology industry. Moreover, her experience also includes expertise in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. This will further enhance the company’s emphasis on advanced clean energy technologies. B&W Chairman and CEO Kenny Young showed great confidence in her appointment.
Driving Innovation and Digital Transformation
As such, the board looks to her to lead the company in its digital transformation. Dr. Akbari also serves on the boards of Workday and Temenos. She holds a Ph.D. in particle physics from Johns Hopkins University. Furthermore, B&W continues to be dedicated to decarbonization and renewable energy. This Babcock & Wilcox Board Appointment marks the beginning of a new era in data-driven energy management. The company continues to extend its reach into global markets. In addition, her expertise will prove invaluable in maximizing efficiency. Finally, this move will ensure that B&W remains at the forefront of the developing green economy. This Babcock & Wilcox Board Appointment illustrates the company’s commitment to innovation at the highest level. This appointment is a huge win for the energy company that is so heavily invested in technology. B&W continues to emphasize excellence in its organizational structure.
Kenneth Young, B&W Chairman and CEO, said: “Dr. Akbari’s deep expertise in AI factories and data centers, power generation systems. Including baseload generation, fossil-fuel, and waste-to-energy technologies makes her an outstanding addition to our Board. “Her strategic perspective will support both immediate priorities and long‑term value creation as we continue delivering power solutions. Carbon capture systems, environmental technologies, and comprehensive aftermarket services. To meet the growing needs of our utility, data centers and industrial customers.”
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Source: Businesswire
