Vuko Babovic

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Vice President - Global Head Construction & Commissioning HVDC at Hitachi Energy

Baden, Aargau, Switzerland

Overview

Vuko Babovic is the Vice President and Global Head of Construction & Commissioning for HVDC at Hitachi Energy. His career is marked by senior leadership roles in the renewable energy sector at GE and Alstom, overseeing global projects. He holds an MBA from the University of St. Gallen.

His expertise lies in the global execution of large-scale energy projects, with a specific focus on renewable sources. His background demonstrates a consistent history of managing construction and commissioning for complex systems like solar, geothermal, and biomass plants across multiple continents.

Unique fact: Vuko has managed global construction and commissioning for Renewable Steam Plants at two major energy corporations, Alstom and GE.

Personality Overview

Example Seeker

Curious

Value Driven

They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.

Topics They Care About

HVDC Projects
Currently holds global responsibility for High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) construction and commissioning at Hitachi Energy, a core part of his role.
Renewable Energy Systems
Previously led global construction and commissioning for solar, geothermal, and biomass power plants at both GE Renewable Energy and Alstom Power.
Global Project Execution
Has a demonstrated history of managing large-scale, international construction and commissioning projects in the energy sector for over a decade.

Media Appearances

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Work History

5-2020
Vice President - Global Head Construction & Commissioning HVDC at Hitachi Energy
11-2015 - 5-2020
Global Head of Construction & Commissioning, Renewable Steam Plants at GE Renewable Energy
2-2012 - 11-2015
Global Director Construction & Commissioning at Alstom Power
1-2009 - 1-2012
Global Head M&E Erection Tendering at Alstom Power
3-2005 - 12-2008
Project Construction & Commissioning Manager at Alstom Power

Education

2004 - 2006
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from University of St.Gallen
1980 - 1986
M.Sc. from University of Belgrade

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Insights For Selling To Vuko

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be prepared for a lot of questions, answer them objectively
  • Focus on immediate action-items rather than the larger goals
  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship

DONT's

  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Avoid making offhand commitments

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Vuko is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Vuko

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Vuko move?

  • They like to be detailed and take their time to arrive at decisions.
  • Can Vuko take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Vuko

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