Stuart Borlase

Executive Consultant

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Dr. Stuart Borlase brings more than 25 years of experience helping electric utilities modernize grid operations, adopt advanced technologies, and turn complex operational needs into practical investment and implementation strategies. As an Executive Consultant at ESTA International, he has an extensive background in utility consulting, technology strategy, solution development, and commercial leadership across North America and other global markets.

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Dr. Borlase’s work focuses on translating utilities’ business and operational objectives into practical modernization strategies, technology roadmaps, investment priorities, procurement approaches, and implementation plans. His experience encompasses ADMS, DERMS, SCADA/EMS, distribution and substation automation, distributed energy resources, microgrids, grid resiliency, advanced protection and control, digital substations, IT/OT integration, and emerging digital-grid technologies. He advises utilities on assessing current capabilities, defining future-state requirements, evaluating technology alternatives, integrating legacy and emerging systems, and converting technology investments into measurable operational and business value.

 

Before returning to ESTA, Dr. Borlase held leadership positions with Schneider Electric, General Electric, Siemens, Wipro Technologies, and Altran, with responsibilities spanning strategic account development, solution sales, business development, product strategy, marketing, and grid-technology commercialization. He is a Senior Member of IEEE, a registered Professional Engineer, and a GE-certified Six Sigma Black Belt. He is also the editor and a coauthor of Smart Grids: Advanced Technologies and Solutions.

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Years of Experience

Over 25 years

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Countries of Work Experience

USA, Canada, Australia, Thailand, Colombia, Brazil, Peru, Philippines, United Kingdom, South Africa, Botswana

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Education

Doctor of Engineering, Engineering and Business / Texas A&M University, Texas

Master of Engineering, Electrical Engineering / Texas A&M University, Texas

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Electrical Engineering / University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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Languages

English