Leadership Beyond Bias | The Bias Holding Energy Back | Zied Ouertani

Описание: How can digital transformation really work in the energy industry without breaking energy security?
In this episode of Oil & Gas: Breaking Bias, Anand Jha speaks with Dr. Zied Ouertani, Vice President of Digital Transformation at Siemens Energy, about leadership, digitalization, cultural bias, and the realities of the energy transition.
They discuss why digital adoption often fails, how bias slows progress, and why a balanced approach to energy transition is critical for the future.

Key Takeaways
• Curiosity and adaptability are critical leadership traits
• Digitalization succeeds only when value is clearly realized
• Cultural bias can quietly limit growth and opportunity
• Energy transition must balance demand, security, and sustainability
• Oil and gas will remain essential to global energy security
• Diversity enables better problem-solving and innovation
• Bold thinking accelerates progress in complex industries
• Learning across cultures and backgrounds strengthens leadership

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Zied Ouertani's Journey
03:14 Educational Path and Early Career
06:50 The Evolution of Digitalization in Industry
10:41 Cultural Challenges and Personal Growth
14:59 Current Trends in the Energy Industry
20:46 Reflections on Personal and Professional Growth
23:00 Rapid Fire Round and Personal Insights
29:00 Key Takeaways and Industry Biases

Keywords
Zied Ouertani, digital transformation, energy transition, oil and gas, cultural biases, leadership, digi-talization, industry challenges, personal growth, technology