COO | Wasion Americas

Jeff Carkhuff is the Chief Operating Officer of Wasion Americas, where he oversees operational strategy, organizational performance, and the execution of company-wide initiatives that support Wasion Americas’ long-term growth. In this role, Jeff ensures operational alignment across functions, fosters cross-team collaboration, and drives the processes and systems that enable Wasion Americas to consistently deliver high-quality products and exceptional service to its utility customers.

Jeff brings a strong background in product leadership, operational excellence, and strategic planning. Prior to joining Wasion Americas, he led Itron’s Global Electricity Product Management and Marketing teams, guiding product direction and global portfolio strategy. He also served as the head of Product Management for North America at Landis+Gyr, where he helped shape key technology offerings and supported major utility programs across the region. Earlier in his career, Jeff worked in Cap Gemini’s management consulting group, advising clients on operational improvement and organizational strategies, and in Honeywell’s Aerospace division in both production management and finance roles.

Jeff earned his MBA from Northwestern University’s JL Kellogg Graduate School of Management and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from the University of North Dakota.