Louis Strydom
Born in South Africa, Louis Strydom is Director of Growth and Development for Africa and Europe at Wärtsilä Energy, with over two decades of experience in infrastructure development across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. He leads initiatives covering the full development cycle — from strategy and market definition to project development, sales effectiveness, and operational performance — with a focus on accelerating the energy transition and driving long-term value. Louis holds multiple master’s degrees from leading universities in business, finance, and strategy, and has a strong interest in digital transformation and artificial intelligence. He also serves on several boards, representing Wärtsilä’s strategic interests.
