Sharon Allan is Smart Electric Power Alliance's (SEPA) chief strategy and innovation officer, providing leadership and strategic direction, addressing the transformation of the energy sector. She has advised corporate boards, Fortune 100 companies, venture and private equity companies, as well as the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the U.S. National Institute of Standards & Technology, and many U.S. National Laboratories.
Prior to joining the SEPA, Allan held roles as the CEO of the Smart Grid Interoperability Panel, managing director/partner, Accenture, president, Elster Integrated Solutions as well as executive roles at ABB. She currently sits on the advisory board of Enertech Capital. She holds a BS degree in electrical engineering from the University of Florida and a masters degree in business administration from the Duke University Fuqua Business School.