Karen Kolb
About Karen Kolb
Karen Kolb serves as the Head of Service at GE Power, where she has worked as a Tender and Project Manager since 2014, leading service projects for nearly a decade. Previously, she held various roles at Alstom Power in France, focusing on project management and commercial support.
Work at GE Power
Karen Kolb has been employed at GE Power since 2014, where she holds the position of Tender and Project Manager. In this role, she has been responsible for leading service projects for nearly a decade. Based in Schenectady, New York, she oversees the tendering process for various service projects, ensuring that all aspects of project management are executed effectively. Her extensive experience in managing OEM reaction steam turbine service projects across Europe highlights her expertise in the field.
Previous Experience at Alstom Power
Before joining GE Power, Karen Kolb worked at Alstom Power in various roles from 2011 to 2014. She began as a Commercial Support Spare Parts for 9 months, followed by a year as Project Manager Spare Parts. Her final role at Alstom was as Foreign Trade for one year in France. This diverse experience provided her with a solid foundation in project management and commercial support within the power industry.
Education and Expertise
Karen Kolb studied at Cooperative State University Mannheim, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 2008 to 2011. This educational background has equipped her with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in her roles within the power sector. Her academic training complements her practical experience, particularly in managing service projects and overseeing tender processes.
Leadership in Service Projects
In her current role at GE Power, Karen Kolb has demonstrated leadership in managing service projects related to OEM reaction steam turbines. Her responsibilities include overseeing the entire project lifecycle, from tendering to execution, ensuring that projects meet industry standards and client expectations. Her nearly ten years of experience in this capacity underscores her commitment to delivering quality service in the power generation sector.