Alexander works extensively in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East on power plant construction optimization and operational improvement. He previously led McKinsey’s global Electric Power & Natural Gas Practice, as well as McKinsey’s global contracting service line.
Recent examples of Alexander's work include:
- improving the capital productivity of multiple power plant new-build projects on different continents (Europe, U.S., Asia, Africa) and different technologies (coal, gas, hydro, nuclear, renewables)
- optimizing the capital productivity of a utility's investment into its high-voltage transmission network
- reviewing the contract management strategy of a major power plant new build project and introducing a counter claim strategy
- improving the construction process in nuclear power plant decommissioning for a major European utility
- developing a long-term fuel strategy for a global utility, including coal inventory, coal contracts and shipping logistics
- developing a regulatory strategy for several European transmission grid operators (TSO)
- creating strategies for European utilities considering all aspects of the market including regulation (feed-in tariffs, incentives, etc.)
Alexander regularly hosts round table discussions with senior business leaders, including a quarterly fireside chat with ambassadors accredited to Germany. Previously, Alexander worked for over 2 years in the patent office of a leading international high-tech company. He was also a partner at an IP consulting company.