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Marcus Johansson

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Senior Executive - Wildfire Mitigation, Digital Transformation, Grid Modernization at Xcel Energy
📍 Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, United States

Marcus is a senior strategy and transformation leader at Xcel Energy, directing the Wildfire Mitigation Program. With over 20 years of experience across utilities, retail, and healthcare, he specializes in large-scale digital transformation, grid modernization, and acquisition integrations. He holds an advanced certificate in Innovation from IMD and is passionate about sustainability.

As a consultant, Marcus led a $20M "Surge" initiative to address the 2013 Target data breach, establishing a permanent Cyber Fusion Center.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Senior Executive - Wildfire Mitigation, Digital Transformation, Grid Modernization
Location
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, United States
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Priorities

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Scaling AI in Energy
He recently gave an interview and participated in a fireside chat on this topic, and published an article on Generative AI for CIO Applications.
Grid Modernization
He leads major grid initiatives at Xcel Energy, speaks publicly on creating digital twins of the grid, and previously led the $2B AGIS program.
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Career

Work history

6-2016
Senior Executive - Wildfire Mitigation, Digital Transformation, Grid Modernization
Xcel Energy
1-2016 - 6-2016
Digital Strategy, Digital Marketing Strategy Advisor
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
1-2015 - 12-2015
Strategy Advisor, Digital, Digital Marketing and HR Strategy
Marriott Hotels
1-2014 - 12-2014
Management Consultant - Office of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Target
2-2012 - 3-2014
Management Consultant, Strategic Initiatives and Business Transformation
Xcel Energy
In the press

Media appearances

Tech Talk with Marcus Johansson of Xcel Energy. Featured in YouTube
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Education
8-2023 - 6-2024
Advanced Online Certificate in Innovation
IMD
Medical Industry Leadership Certificate
Executive Education, Curtis Carlson School of Management and Business, University of MN
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