Marzia Zafar is a global leader in energy transition and disruptive technologies, with more than 25 years in the electric and natural gas industry. Currently, Marzia is Ofgem’s Deputy Director with responsibility to encourage deployment of innovations to speed up the pace to digitalize and decentralize the energy system. Marzia also worked briefly with the World Energy Council where she was Director of Innovation and Insights for developing countries. Prior to joining Ofgem, Marzia worked for Kaluza Technologies as part of the executive leadership team across GTM Ops / fundraising / strategy, pricing & finance. She also led Kaluza's strategy on how to embed sustainability into its business ethos. Most of Marzia’s experience was shaped while in California where she spent over 20 years working for both the energy regulator, California Public Utilities Commission, as well as Sempra Energy Utilities.