Episode 016 | Werther Esposito, CEO of Potentia Energy

In this episode of Powering Your Career, host David Smith sits down with Werther Esposito, CEO of Potentia Energy, to explore a career shaped by global experience, bold decisions, and building energy businesses from the ground up.

From growing up in a small town in Italy to working with the United Nations, leading energy developments across Africa, Europe, and Australia, Werther shares the defining moments that shaped his leadership journey. We talk about saying yes to opportunity, navigating different cultures, and why energy sits at the centre of geopolitics, economic growth, and the global transition to net zero.

In this conversation, we cover:

⚡ From international relations and diplomacy to leading major energy platforms
⚡ Building and scaling energy businesses across three continents
⚡ What it takes to launch and grow teams in new markets
⚡ Leadership lessons learned from sport, culture, and global experience
⚡ The realities of Australia’s energy transition and where it is heading
⚡ Why storage, transmission, and social licence will define the next decade
⚡ Mental health, balance, and performing in high-pressure leadership roles

A thoughtful, global perspective on leadership, resilience, and the role energy leaders will play in shaping the future.

🎙️ Powering Your Career is the Enertia Talent podcast spotlighting the people driving Australia’s energy transition.

Episode 016 out now!