Mark Norton has worked in the international electrical utility industry for 31 years, 14 of those in management. During his career, he has worked in the evaluation, design and planned development of power networks in Ireland and throughout Europe. In his current role as Vice President of European Business Development with pioneering power technology firm Smart Wires, he is working with some of Europe’s largest utilities helping them solve their biggest business challenges. Mark’s previous roles and responsibilities have included chairing the steering group for the European ten-year network development plan, developing the Irish Grid Development Strategy, leading the development of a network code which is now European Regulation for new demand users, and making investment decisions for network development projects with a five-year capital budget of over 1 billion Euros.