Leadership
CEO Julia Souder
Julia Souder is a proven energy leader with more than 25 years shaping policy, markets and innovation across the clean energy sector. As CEO of the Long Duration Energy Storage Council, she leads global efforts to accelerate technologies critical to a reliable and net-zero future. Julia is known for uniting diverse voices, turning vision into results, and advancing equitable, resilient energy solutions worldwide. Julia serves on multiple global boards and advisory committees as she drives equitable, innovative approaches to building resilient and secure energy systems.
Governance
The LDES Council is a member-led industry global coalition bringing shared insights from companies to impact local change. Membership shapes priorities, sets strategy, and advances our mission worldwide. An elected Board of Directors of 11, set the vision and priorities while holding the fiduciary responsibility of the LDES Council. Two Co-Presidents ensure continuity as one is replaced each year so there is always one anchor member and one technology provider in place.
Board Members
Global experts guiding the future of energy storage.
Advisory Board
Academic leaders driving innovation.
Indian Institute of Tech. Roorkee
Prof. Dr. Arun Kumar
Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH)
Prof. Seungwan Kim
University of Stuttgart
Prof. Andre D. Thess
Murdoch University