Nationally Renowned Utility Strategist, Author Joins Black & Veatch
Mark Gabriel named Senior Vice President, Executive Director of Strategy Practice
Black & Veatch's Management Consulting business has expanded upon its expertise in utility strategic planning with the addition of Mark Gabriel. In his new role, Gabriel will lead the company's Strategy Practice that helps clients manage risks and enhance performance across their utility operations.
"Mark is a nationally renowned industry leader and premier strategist in the utility business," said Rodger Smith, President of the company's management consulting business. "He has a proven and extensive track record in helping clients leverage people, technology, product and service offerings and competitive market position, to achieve sustained organizational success."
Gabriel has more than 20 years of utility-focused experience. Prior to joining Black & Veatch, Gabriel was a Senior Vice President at a national business and technical consulting agency. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Argos Utilities Inc., and is based in Denver, Colo.
Among his many accomplishments, Gabriel authored the book Visions for a Sustainable Energy Future. The book provides a blueprint for utility technology strategy and won the 2009 Indie Award for Excellence in Environmental Writing.
"Black & Veatch is a highly distinguished company, providing thought and strategic leadership to energy, water and telecommunications clients," said Gabriel. "I look forward to helping clients take advantage of significant opportunities the future holds for them."
About Black & Veatch
Black & Veatch is a global leader in the consulting, engineering, construction and operation of what the world needs now and in the future in the crucial areas of energy, water and telecommunications and in providing up-to-the-minute services in the fast changing federal and environmental markets. Founded in 1915, the employee-owned, $2.3B company operates out of over 110 offices worldwide and has completed projects in more than 100 countries. For more information, visit www.bv.com
SOURCE: Black & Veatch