These are the team members who ignite confidence in their peers, breaking down intricate systems into clear objectives while celebrating incremental achievements. Their deep understanding of complex operations is balanced by an ability to simplify goals for collective focus.

Four GE Vernova employees — honored at the New York Stock Exchange opening bell for Earth Day — exemplify strategic thinking and adaptability. Their commitment to continuous improvement drives both operational success and cultural growth. Active in employee resource groups (ERGs), they’ve harnessed GE Vernova’s greatest asset: its workforce. By fostering inclusivity, they’ve created environments where both professional and personal growth thrive.

Advancing Sustainability: Françoise Schorosch

Françoise Schorosch’s new role as global supply chain strategist allows her to bridge sustainability expertise with cross-functional collaboration. Based in London, she designs strategies that integrate environmental considerations across operations.

“True innovation emerges when diverse perspectives converge to tackle complex challenges,” Schorosch explains. Her earlier work supporting commercial teams revealed inconsistent approaches to sustainability inquiries, prompting her to develop standardized processes for bid integration. From calculating carbon footprints of wind turbines to assessing community impacts, she established frameworks now widely adopted.

Her personal commitment to environmental stewardship extends beyond work. Weekends spent outdoors and efforts to minimize her carbon footprint align with her professional mission. “It’s like finally tuning a radio to the perfect frequency — everything clicks,” she describes. As co-lead of GE Vernova’s Sustainability Network since 2018, she’s launching an Earth Week toolkit with actionable steps like energy-efficient lighting and pollinator-friendly gardening.

“GE Vernova thrives on collaboration,” she emphasizes. “Every interaction offers a chance to learn something new.”

Building Bridges: Phillip Brenna

Phillip Brenna embodies the Japanese concept of kaizen — continuous improvement. As Onshore Wind’s sourcing specialist, he streamlines procurement of turbine blade materials, applying lessons from his 15-year manufacturing background in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

“Small adjustments compound into transformative change,” says Brenna, who measures success by how effectively he simplifies workflows. His military background as a combat engineer in Iraq informs his ERG leadership. Openly sharing experiences with PTSD, he connects veterans through the 2009-established Veterans Network, where he serves as pillar co-lead.

Brenna’s influence spans multiple ERGs. Though based in North Carolina, he leads the Disabilities Advocacy Network (DAN) hub for GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy and facilitates sustainability initiatives. Last year, he helped organize a global ERG summit uniting diverse networks. “Our ‘and’ networks — veterans with disabilities, African American veterans — create powerful intersections,” he explains. “These connections strengthen inclusion across the organization.”

Shaping Narratives: Jaclyn Cochrane

Jaclyn Cochrane translates financial data into strategic stories for GE Vernova’s stakeholders. As financial communication manager in Connecticut, she crafts narratives that align investor expectations with company performance while planning events that showcase GE Vernova’s vision.

“This role lets me master a new language — that of public finance,” says Cochrane, who transitioned from private-sector finance. Her work with DAN reshaped her understanding of accessibility challenges. “Ableism remains pervasive,” she acknowledges. “But focusing on inclusivity drives innovation.”

Volunteering with a therapeutic horseback riding program for children with disabilities complements her ERG advocacy. “DAN taught me that barriers persist, but awareness creates opportunities for meaningful change,” she reflects. Currently, she explores how accessibility-focused design can spark broader technological advancements.

Championing Humanity: Shweta Ojha

“I connect strategy to action,” says Shweta Ojha, a civil engineer who bridges technology and sustainability. As project procurement leader, she manages logistics for data center energy systems and high-voltage grid modernization projects worldwide — ensuring everything from transformers to insulators arrives on schedule.

For Ojha, innovation means balancing technical solutions with human impact. “Sustainable progress requires considering communities affected by our work,” she states. Her commitment to inclusion manifests through cultural initiatives and conflict resolution as Chicago’s Asian Pacific Allies & Friends leader and GE Vernova Culture & Inclusion Council member.

Recognized with SASE’s 2024 early-career award, Ojha mentors young engineers through the Society of Women Engineers. “GE Vernova’s values empower me to make decisions that positively impact our planet,” she says. “Our focus on reducing environmental footprints defines our energy transition mission.”

This special edition of The Current comprises three stories about the 12 employees proudly representing GE Vernova at the New York Stock Exchange on Earth Day. Please enjoy these stories about our technology innovators and customer solutions specialists.

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