Nicolai Tangen, CEO of the Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund, interviews Catherine MacGregor, CEO of Engie, a major European energy company. The conversation covers Engie's history, its response to the Russian gas crisis (including the challenges of security of supply, financial exposure, and affordability), its unique "molecule and electron" approach to the energy transition (focusing on decarbonizing both electricity and other energy sources), the impact of AI on energy demand, and MacGregor's strategies for managing a large, multinational workforce. MacGregor emphasizes the importance of clear priorities, aligning teams towards common goals, and demonstrating the economic viability of the energy transition to maintain employee engagement.
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