Black & Veatch Promotes Katie Werner to Lead Bird Electric
Event summary
- Katie Werner promoted to president of Black & Veatch’s Bird Electric subsidiary on February 23, 2026.
- Bird Electric provides national emergency power restoration services for electric utilities and oil & gas clients.
- Werner brings over two decades of industry experience in operational management and engineering.
- She previously led complex electric infrastructure programs across North America.
The big picture
Black & Veatch’s promotion of Katie Werner to lead Bird Electric underscores the growing importance of emergency power restoration services amid increasing climate-related disruptions. The move aligns with broader industry trends toward enhancing grid resilience and reliability, particularly in regions prone to severe weather events.
What we're watching
- Strategic Growth
- How Werner’s leadership will accelerate Bird Electric’s expansion in emergency power restoration.
- Operational Efficiency
- Whether her engineering and project management expertise can enhance service delivery for utility clients.
- Market Dynamics
- The pace at which demand for resilient electric infrastructure will grow in key U.S. markets.
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