Ms Jennifer Ganten, Chief Global Affairs Officer of Commonwealth Fusion Systems, explains why fusion energy is poised to become the next frontier in clean energy. With breakthroughs like high-temperature superconductors and advanced magnetic confinement, fusion is now closer than ever to delivering scalable, carbon-free energy. The first fusion plants are projected by the early 2030s. She highlights the importance of strategic public-private partnerships and policy alignment in making fusion a viable solution for urgent global decarbonisation.
How can recent advancements in fusion energy help accelerate global decarbonisation efforts?
What key innovations are advancing fusion technology, and what challenges remain to be addressed?
How can fusion energy contribute to SIEW 2024's vision of "A Connected and Sustainable Energy World"?
About Jennifer Ganten, Chief Global Affairs Officer, Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS)
As Chief Global Affairs Officer of Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS), Ms Jennifer Ganten leads a cross-functional team of government affairs, public affairs and open innovation to support the rapid growth of the commercial fusion industry.
Since joining the company in 2021, Ms Ganten has overseen policy, regulation, and partnerships across international, federal, state and local governments to increase global support for this credible solution to climate change. She brings decades of experience in energy policy, advocacy, partnership building, and global market expansion to CFS.
Previously, she served as the Vice President, Federal Affairs & International Market Expansion, at bluebird bio. Prior to that, she spent nearly 20 years with Chevron, leading the development and execution of corporate strategy on critical policy issues, including climate change and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG).
Ms Ganten received a Bachelor of Science in International Affairs from Drexel University; an International MBA from the University of South Carolina, and a Master's degree in Public Administration (MC/MPA) from the Harvard Kennedy School.