What Type Of Person Thrives In The Clean Energy Transition Industry, According To A Business Development Director At American Bureau Of Shipping
Kirk, a Director of Business Development in clean energy transition at ABS, notes that deep domain expertise provides a significant advantage in the maritime industry, although their own background in bringing "new ideas and new technologies" has also proven valuable. Long-term success within the organization and industry, however, is often linked to "domain expertise."
Domain Expertise, Clean Energy Transition, Decarbonization, New Technologies, Leadership
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Kirk Waltz
Director, Business Development - Clean Energy Transition
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (MS), Rice University (MBA)
Engineering - Civil, Engineering - Environmental
Climate, Environment, Sustainability & Waste Management
Sales and Client Management
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Deep domain expertise is beneficial for a long-term career in the maritime industry.
2. Individuals with backgrounds in new technologies, new ideas, and new concepts, specifically related to decarbonization and clean energy transition, can find success.
3. Kirk's role highlights the value of bringing new perspectives to traditional industries like maritime.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
For the most part, in the maritime industry, I've been in it for about a couple of years now. People who have deep domain expertise seem to have a bit of a leg up because of the nuances and unique characteristics of this industry.
Luckily, I'm in a unique space within the industries where I'm trying to bring in new ideas, technologies, and concepts specifically to decarbonization and clean energy transition. My role outside of industry has been helpful.
However, I've been noticing that a lot of domain expertise certainly benefits an individual from a long-term perspective within this organization and industry.