As Intrapreneur and Global Head of the Grid Digital Twin at Siemens Digital Grid, he is responsible for new digital software offering that connects the OT with the IT world. The aim is to help electrical grid operators manage the fast-paced energy transition through new digital twin applications. Prior to the Grid Digital Twin role, Ralf was the global Head of Siemens Microgrid where he was responsible for the global Microgrid Controls portfolio and the Business Development in this growing and innovative space. Before that, he worked at Siemens Great Britain and Ireland (GB&I) regional company and built up the new Distributed Energy business unit exploring the diverse and rapidly evolving UK energy market and piloted new business models based on a wide range of distributed energy technologies. Ralf holds a master's degree in Physics.