Leadership Team - Ron Cardwell

Biography and Notable Achievements

Ron Cardwell is an accomplished executive with over 25 years of experience leading high-growth software and technology driven services companies. As Co-Founder and CEO of Constellation Clearsight, Ron is responsible for driving the company’s vision, strategy, and financial performance.

• As CEO, Cardwell is responsible for the culture, governance, business strategy, financial performance, and organizational imperatives for Constellation Clearsight.  Through Constellation Clearsight Cardwell is focused on the commercialization of drones, robotics, and artificial intelligence to improve the reliability, resilience, and sustainability of electrical infrastructure.
• Over the course of his career, Cardwell led several complex and rapidly growing businesses including wholesale trading, electric generation construction and operation, ESCO’s, retail energy, distributed generation, and energy consulting.
• As the Vice President of various departments within Constellation, Cardwell was instrumental in growing various businesses into industry leaders in the U.S. and Canada. 
• Prior to joining Constellation, Cardwell served as Vice President of Allegheny Energy, a Pennsylvania-based Fortune 500 company, where he led the energy services group.
• Early in his career, Cardwell served as a Principal at Guidehouse/Navigant Consulting.
• Cardwell also held several key leadership positions as an Officer in the United States Army.

Speaking Opportunities

Ron is an expert in energy, emerging technologies, complex business models, innovation, and leadership. He has a proven track record of helping businesses transform their operations and drive growth by leveraging technology and data-driven insights.

Ron is a sought-after speaker and has presented at numerous industry events and conferences, including the Gartner Business Intelligence & Analytics Summit, the Digital Transformation Summit, and the Harvard Business Review’s Digital Transformation Forum. He is known for his engaging and inspiring speaking style, and his ability to distill complex ideas into practical insights and strategies that can be applied in real-world situations.

Sample Speaking Topics:

• Energy and the AI Future: How AI, Machine Learning, and Automation are Transforming the Business Landscape in the Energy Industry
• Innovations in Energy Management: How Technology is Driving Efficiency and Sustainability
• Digital Transformation: Strategies for Leveraging Technology to Drive Business Value and Growth
• Building a Culture of Innovation: How to Foster Creativity and Drive Disruptive Change
• Leadership in a Changing World: Navigating Complexity and Driving Results in Uncertain Times