Sterlite Electric appoints Jean Maxime Saugrain as Chief Technology Officer

Sterlite Electric, a manufacturer of capital goods and a provider of system integration solutions, today announced the appointment of Jean Maxime Saugrain as its Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Jean brings four decades of experience across power cables, overhead lines, superconducting systems and optical fiber manufacturing, including over 20 years in technical management. In his new role, Jean will lead Sterlite Electric’s technology strategy, product development and engineering capabilities as the company expands its portfolio of solutions for evolving power transmission and distribution networks.

In his previous experience, Jean has held senior technical leadership roles at Nexans. Earlier, he spent around 15 years with Alcatel across optical fiber R&D, industrialisation and manufacturing. Over the course of his career, Jean has led the development and qualification of 320 kV and 525 kV DC cable systems and worked on superconducting systems for power grids.

Commenting on the appointment, Frederic Trefois, CEO, Sterlite Electric, said, “Jean Maxime brings deep technical expertise and extensive experience in developing and industrialising advanced technologies for the power sector. His understanding of high-voltage systems, materials and optical technologies will strengthen our technology and engineering capabilities as we develop solutions for the evolving needs of power grids.”

Speaking on his appointment, Jean Maxime Saugrain, Chief Technology Officer, Sterlite Electric, said, “Power networks are evolving rapidly, creating new requirements for performance, reliability and technology. I look forward to working with Sterlite Electric to strengthen the company’s technology capabilities, accelerate the development of new solutions and translate engineering innovation into technologies that address the changing needs of our customers.”

Jean’s experience also includes major technology programmes in superconducting cables, including the AmpaCity project in Essen and the superconducting cable for Commonwealth Edison in Chicago. He has also led collaborative R&D programmes funded by the European Union and the US Department of Energy.

Jean holds an Engineering Degree from École Supérieure de Physique et de Chimie Industrielles, Paris, and a Postgraduate Degree in Materials Sciences from Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris.