We are fortunate to have two accomplished CEOs leading the way for 1414 Degrees and SiliconAurora. Dr Jordan Parham and Marie Pavlik recently gave us an insight into what they value and work towards as leaders.
An interview with Dr Jordan Parham, CEO of 1414 Degrees:
What matters to you most professionally?
To be a successful leader and lead a team that delivers on our promises. To be challenged every day and to rise to the challenge, while being true to my values.
What are your values?
I value a forward-thinking mindset: optimism and creativity are very important in coming up with new ideas every day. Resilience is also key; we will face obstacles and must overcome them while maintaining focus on our end goals and objectives. I also value honesty and an “above the line” culture where everyone takes ownership of their actions.
How will you lead 1414 Degrees?
I am leading the team to deliver a commercially successful technology by focusing our technical and business development efforts in the areas that will bring the best success. I am taking the lessons we have learnt and implementing an updated strategy that aligns the team with external requirements, while confidently representing 1414 Degrees to the best of my abilities.
What are you working towards?
I am working towards 1414 Degrees being a sustainable and successful business that delivers a competitive clean energy technology with value for energy users and investors.
What do you bring to your role?
A commercial and strategic mind, management experience and technical knowledge as well as a passion for thermal energy technology and a comprehensive understanding of the energy sector in Australia and globally.
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How do you determine success?
Saying what we do and doing what we say. Delivering on our promises to customers, partners and shareholders and in doing so adding value with sustainable, secure and affordable energy.
Why do you believe in 1414 Degrees?
Fundamentally, I believe that clean, low-cost energy is critical for the world’s environmental future and economic prosperity – and that innovation in technology is required to drive the transition from where we are now, to where we need to be.
Energy storage is vital to harness the full potential of renewable energy as a reliable, low-cost energy source. 1414 Degrees’ storage technology can provide a clean, economical solution and address other key challenges in the energy transition such as delivering clean heat to industry. The technology delivers long duration energy storage, synchronous generation for grid stability and high temperatures for decarbonising heat to industry.
I believe it is a unique offering that can positively impact and shift the energy landscape as we know it.
An interview with Marie Pavlik, CEO of SiliconAurora:
What matters to you most professionally?
I need to enjoy what I do. I am driven by challenging targets and find joy in developing businesses to reach their full potential.
What are your values?
I get enthusiastic when I find opportunities to contribute to the bigger picture and make a positive impact in the community. I am passionate about renewable energy and the energy industry. I search for creative solutions to achieve challenging targets. I value team empowerment and collective wisdom.
How will you lead SiliconAurora?
The energy industry is dynamic and we are delivering to a market still in development. I am leading the Aurora project through uncharted territory with eyes open and ears ready to listen. I am daring to discover new ways to take us through uncertainty and deliver value.
What are you working towards?
Our primary focus is revenue generation from the Aurora Project to help grow and further develop 1414 Degrees’ technology. The bigger picture is that the Aurora project can decrease the electricity price for consumers, improve the utilisation of transmission lines and secure and strengthen power supply without emissions. This is a vision we are transforming into a plan.
What do you bring to your role?
Extensive experience in the energy industry and implementing disruptive technologies. I have a big picture perspective and think outside of the box to develop innovative solutions. I also bring drive and ambition that will lead the Aurora project to create positive changes.
Click here to view Marie’s LinkedIN profile
How do you determine success?
To me, success is determined by delivering value and meeting the requirements of stakeholders. For the Aurora project, this means implementing the structure and systems to greater service the electricity market but also generate revenues that can then be used to move forward 1414 Degrees’ technology. TESS can then be implemented into the Aurora project site and assist the energy industry further.
Why do you believe in 1414 Degrees?
I have always had a passion for renewable energy and transitioning the current energy networks from conventional methods to cleaner alternatives. I am a big advocate for change in the energy industry and innovative technologies are the way to do that. I believe 1414 Degrees technology can have a positive impact on many different levels. It can time shift renewables and its synchronous generation provides a cleaner option to achieve grid stability.