Expanding new frontiers with Dynamic Leadership as Mr. Chris Gerber joins Yash Highvoltage as Chief Strategy Officer for EMEA region.
- Yash High Voltage Ltd.
- Jul 13, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 6

Over the course of the past two decades Yash Highvoltage has established a niche reputation in the high voltage infrastructure sector. Renowned for our unwavering dedication to innovation quality and reliability, we have delivered exceptional bushing solutions worldwide.
Continuing with our progressive ideology we are delighted to announce a significant addition to our team. We take pleasure in introducing Mr. Chris Gerber, a seasoned professional with over twenty years of experience in the Transformer and Energy industry, as our Chief Strategy Officer, responsible for overseeing operations in the EMEA region.
Mr. Chris Gerber, with his profound experience, brings a wealth of expertise and an exemplary track record to Yash Highvoltage. Throughout his career, he has held pivotal positions at prestigious private equity-owned and public companies within the Energy sector.
His extensive background includes valuable contributions to Eskom Ltd, the South African power utility, Royal Smit Transformers of the German-based SGB-SMIT Group, ETD Transformers in the Czech Republic, CG Holdings and Power Systems and Genesis Consulting.
Demonstrating exceptional proficiency, he has excelled in a range of roles encompassing operational, strategic, consultative, executive and non-executive board capacities. As a respected speaker and moderator at international conferences, he shares valuable insights on the impact of European carbon emission policy, strategy and legislation, specifically on companies in the energy industry. Additionally, he has authored several published articles focusing on mergers and acquisitions in the transformer industry, oil and gas and electric mobility.
Underscoring his professional aptitude are his educational credentials. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Strategic Marketing Management from the distinguished University of Pretoria in South Africa and a Master's degree in Industrial Management from VUB in Belgium that further reinforces his capability as a leader in the industry.
We welcome Mr. Chris Gerber to the Yash Highvoltage family and are confident that his expertise, strategic insights and leadership will help the organisation to achieve path-breaking success.