Steve Wright, Sr. Director of Product Management | Wasion Americas

Steve Wright is Senior Director of Product Management at Wasion Americas, where he shapes the strategic vision and multi-year product roadmap for advanced electric distribution transformers and next-generation electricity metering solutions. He identifies and anticipates transformative industry trends, including smart grid evolution, seamless renewable energy integration, distributed energy resource management, and IoT-enabled infrastructure, and he translates them into innovative, market-leading products that empower utilities to achieve greater reliability, efficiency, and grid modernization.

With nearly four decades of deep technical and leadership experience in the electric utility sector, Steve is a recognized authority in smart metering, power transformers, and SCADA systems. Throughout his distinguished 39-year career, he has repeatedly driven breakthrough innovations, most notably at Itron, where he led the development and successful market introduction of advanced smart metering platforms. His contributions played a pivotal role in accelerating the global transition from mechanical to digital, data-rich metering ecosystems that form the backbone of today’s intelligent grids.

Beyond his professional achievements, Steve is a passionate outdoorsman who cherishes passing down wilderness skills, a love of nature, and an appreciation for the wonder of the created world to his grandson. Grounded in strong faith and community values, he remains actively committed to service and mentorship both inside and outside the industry.