Ray Pinto tells Areti Ntaradimou why energy sector digitalisation continues to be a hot topic in Brussels. As the Senior Director for Digital Transformation Policy at DIGITALEUROPE, the trade association representing the digital transformation of Europe’s industries, it is safe to say that Ray Pinto knows a thing or two about all things digital. His primary focus is on steering digitalisation across various verticals, with particular emphasis on energy, healthcare, manufacturing, buildings and mobility. Pinto believes that these areas are intertwined and that energy is a pivotal factor in each one. I talked to him about his goal of ensuring that this transformation not only drives innovation, but also aligns with European values and strategic priorities, and ultimately creates a cohesive digital ecosystem that supports growth, sustainability, and resilience across the continent. Do you agree with the digital strategy that the EU Commission has adopted so far? Does it align with the strategic priorities for Europe and our European values? There are parts of the digital strategy where the intentions were good, but the outcomes differed. When you consider AI, cybersecurity resilience, and data protection within the single market and internationally, the goal was to create harmonisation. However, the […]