G. Diehl

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Biography

Mr. G. Diehl served as Chairman of Advisory Board at Zik Energy Points. He started SD Global Advisors in early 2012, following a 25-year career with United Technologies (NYSE: UTX) and its Otis Elevator business unit. SD Global Advisors works with clients on strategies to increase their revenue, by focusing on globalization, product innovation, talent, and business development, as well as the execution of these new initiatives. His current clients in the building industry include building equipment OEM's and real estate developers, who all share the vision for holistic system solutions and a sustainable future. During his career at UTC and Otis, Mr. Diehl held several senior-level executive positions. Prior to leaving UTC, he was the VP of UTC's Integrated Building Systems, an innovative initiative leading the collaboration of UTC's independent commercial business units (Otis, Carrier, UTC Fire and Security, and UTC Power) to serve major global projects and customers. In his last assignment at Otis Elevator, Mr. Diehl was Senior Vice President for Strategy and Development. In this assignment, he was responsible for Otis' global marketing, business development, product management, and communication functions. Mr. Diehl was an integral part of the Otis expansion in the China, India, and Middle Eastern markets, from 1997-to 2012. During his Otis career, Mr. Diehl held both line P&L management positions, as well as other senior level strategy and product development roles. He holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Cornell University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Mr. Diehl currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Regents of the American Architectural Foundation in Washington DC, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Advantix Systems, in Sunrise, Florida, Chairman of the Advisory Board of Energy Points in Boston, Massachusetts, and serves on the board and executive committee of ACE/Mentor.