President
American Wire Group
Miami, Florida, United States
Joshua Dorfman, President of American Wire Group (AWG), is a standout leader in the electric utility and renewable energy industries. His role involves working closely with clients and leading the company’s daily operations and strategic efforts in the electric utility, renewable energy, electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, and commercial construction industries. He oversees all sales, marketing and procurement operations, and has designed and implemented comprehensive training programs for his team to share his decades of industry expertise.
Over his 17-year career at AWG, Joshua has held several roles, including Director of Renewable Energy, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, and Chief Operating Officer. He is recognized across the industry as an expert in power system wire and cable design, manufacturing, and applications, contributing significantly to the company’s growth and supporting clients through energy transition.
Joshua has been heavily involved in projects generating over 1 GW annually in utility-scale PV, wind power and BESS projects since 2008. He focuses on cable engineering, schedule control, project management, and engineering solutions tailored to the customer’s needs, leading to cost-saving and risk-reduced solutions in renewable generation facilities and transmission projects.
Joshua holds an MBA from Loyola University Quinlan School of Business, specializing in Entrepreneurship & Operations Management, and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and International Marketing from George Washington University.
As a newly appointed board member at Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), Joshua lends his decades of expertise to associates across the industry, primarily focusing on global supply chain management. He lives in the greater Chicago area with his wife and two children. Joshua Dorfman’s acclaimed career is marked by a blend of professional leadership and personal commitment, driving AWG as a leader towards a sustainable, electrified future.
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
11:30 AM – 11:55 AM ET