Chris Thompson

VP, Global Microgrids, Vertiv

Chris Thompson is Vice President, Global Microgrids for Vertiv. In this role Chris develops platform solutions for improving grid participation of datacenters. Chris has over 30 years of diversified global experience in the power electronics and power systems markets. Prior to Vertiv, Chris was VP Product and Technical Marketing at SolarEdge. In this role Chris managed the Grid Services, Technical Marketing and Regulatory functions for solar and storage solutions in North America. Prior to SolarEdge Chris held diverse global roles with Schneider Electric, Eaton and First Solar. In addition, Chris spent 4 years as a venture investor leading investments in solar, battery technology, fuel cells, and autonomous devices.

Chris holds Bachelor’s Degrees with highest honors in both Mechanical and Electrical engineering from Tufts University, an MBA in Marketing and Finance from the University of Chicago, and a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from the National University of Singapore where he served as a Fulbright Scholar.