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Robert Koch

Co-creating resilience in the energy sector

Robert Koch is a professional working in the energy sector, currently serving as the Co-convener of the Steering Group Resilient Operation at ENTSO-E (European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity).1 His expertise lies in helping organizations manage uncertainty, change, and disruption, using practices grounded in resilience thinking and complexity theory.

Key aspects of Robert Koch's professional background include:

Current Roles

  • Co-convener: Steering Group Resilient Operation at ENTSO-E (since November 2023)
  • Convener: Working Group Risk Preparedness at ENTSO-E (since March 2022)
  • Power System Continuity Lead (System Operations) at EirGrid (since April 2021)

Previous Experience

  • Senior Manager positions at Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd in South Africa (2008-2021), focusing on Enterprise Resilience and System Resilience

Areas of Expertise

  • Secure energy transition
  • Power system security
  • Energy sector crisis coordination
  • Resilience thinking and complexity theory

Achievements and Recognition

  • CigrĂ© Distinguished Member Award (2020)
  • IRMSA: Energy, Water & Utilities Sector Award (2018)
  • Various Eskom awards for innovation and leadership (2012-2013)

Robert Koch's work focuses on safeguarding the security of power systems and enhancing energy sector crisis coordination, particularly in the context of the transition to a decarbonized power system.1 He is also active as a speaker, lecturer, and writer, exploring holistic approaches to the health of interconnected human, ecological, technological, and economic systems.

Highlights

Oct 30 · cse.cigre.org
Power System Resilience: definition, features and properties | CSE
Power System Resilience: definition, features and properties | CSE

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Experience

Co-convener: Steering Group Resilient Operation at ENTSO-E since November 2023
Senior Manager: Enterprise Resilience at Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd from February 2012 to March 2021

Education

M.Eng from Stellenbosch University (1988 - 1992); Executive Education at Henley Business School (2012 - 2013); B.Eng from University of Stellenbosch (1984 - 1987)

Location

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland