Neil Gerber

Neil is Principal at Energy Strategies, LLC.

Previously, Neil was the Director of New Energy & Blockchain in IBM’s Energy, Environment & Utilities Industry. He was responsible for the development of solutions for non-traditional utility functions, specifically focused on integrating distributed energy resources and the industry’s blockchain strategy and execution globally. Previously at IBM he held leadership positions in asset management and power generation.

Neil has over 30 years of industry experience providing advanced solutions to the utility industry. He has been deeply involved in electric utility solution development and implementation, as well as having served in executive management positions. Prior to working at IBM Neil was CEO of a power plant simulation company. Neil also served as VP of operations and strategy for an internet-based file storage company.

Mr. Gerber has a Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley and a Masters of Control System Engineering degree from Stanford University.