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Ernst Scholtz

Energizer · DISC type I
Board Member at Joules Accelerator
📍 Chicago, Illinois, United States

Ernst Scholtz is the Chief Technology Officer at S&C Electric Company, where he leads technology-led innovations. His expertise is rooted in grid automation, power systems, and R&D strategy, developed over 20 years at Hitachi Energy and ABB. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Originally from South Africa, Ernsts interests lie in systems, control, and finance theory, with a specific focus on applications in power systems and industrial processes. He actively contributes to the industrys evolution through his board membership at the Joules Accelerator, a cleantech-focused organization.

He holds more than 10 granted or pending patents related to power grid operations and design.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Board Member
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Personality Overview

How Ernst shows up

Enthusiastic
Full Of Energy
Believer

They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Priorities

Topics Ernst cares about

Grid Modernization
As CTO of S&C Electric and through public discussions on 'Smart Grid 2. 0', he is focused on advancing grid performance, reliability, and resiliency with new technologies.
Energy Transition
Serves on the board of Joules Accelerator, a cleantech accelerator, demonstrating a commitment to supporting grid innovation and the shift to cleaner energy sources.
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Career

Work history

12-2024
Board Member
Joules Accelerator
3-2024
Chief Technology Officer
S&C Electric Company
6-2020 - 3-2024
VP, Head of Product Management Network Control, Enterprise Software
Hitachi Energy
2-2017 - 5-2020
Head of Product Management and Digitalization for Service - Power Grids Division
ABB
5-2014 - 2-2017
Group R&D Portfolio/Strategy Manager
ABB
In the press

Media appearances

Board of Directors | Joules Accelerator. Featured in Joules Accelerator
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Education
1999 - 2004
PhD
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
1998 - 1999
Master of Engineering (MEng) (cum laude)
University of Pretoria
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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