Mark Mikes

President of Hubbell Electrical Solutions Segment, Hubbell Incorporated

Search every verified Mark Mikes interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Mark Mikes, President of Hubbell Power Systems, discussed his career and the company's operations in a September 2020 episode of the "Candid Conversations" series. He noted that he joined Hubbell in 1989 and has held responsibilities for regions including China and Brazil. Reflecting on the company's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mikes said communications were handled well but suggested that early coordination could have been improved, attributing potential breakdowns to incomplete information sharing. In the interview, Mikes commented on the reliability of electrical power, stating that customers in the U.S. expect consistent service and that this reliability will become increasingly important as more devices and systems depend on electricity. He also addressed perceptions of the utility industry, saying that while it has been criticized for being slow to change, it remains resilient during economic downturns because demand for electricity, water, and communication services persists.