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An electric journey: How brilliant minds bring innovative tech

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EconiQ® is the future of sustainable high-voltage switchgear. And that’s not just some random claim – it’s a proven reality.

In this season finale, we’re joined by Dr. Markus Heimbach, a renowned high-voltage expert and the Managing Director1 of the High Voltage Products business at Hitachi Energy, who takes us inside the remarkable journey of the iconic EconiQ: from an ambitious vision to now, a global breakthrough.

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📄 You can also read about it here: How one bold idea revolutionized the whole high-voltage industry

Markus Heimbach
CEO, High Voltage Products business unit, Hitachi Energy

Meet Markus Heimbach, the vibrant force behind Hitachi Energy’s High Voltage Products business unit. He holds an M.Sc. and a PhD in electrical engineering from RWTH Aachen University and an MBA from the University of Hagen. When he’s not leading game-changing projects, you can find him conquering cycling races with the same drive he brings to his career.  He is energetic, engaging, and always up for a challenge!  

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▶ North America's journey to a more sustainable energy future

Footnote
1 Effective April 1, 2026, the title of “Managing Director” has been updated to “CEO” to apply to all the heads of Hitachi Energy Business Units.