BRUSH appoints Vanessa Wu-Barker as Transformers Director
Posted by: electime 9th March 2026
Leading engineering solutions provider for electrical infrastructure and power networks, BRUSH Group, has appointed Vanessa Wu-Barker as Director of its Transformers division.
A member of the executive team, Vanessa takes on responsibility for shaping the direction and driving the growth of BRUSH’s transformers business, including enhancing operational capability throughout the engineering, manufacture and delivery of power transformers that are essential for the UK’s energy transition.
Speaking of her appointment, Vanessa said: “BRUSH has a long and proud heritage in the power transformer landscape, for generations the team has developed and delivered solutions that support critical infrastructure, build grid resilience and support the transition to net-zero.” She continued, “It’s an exciting time to be part of a business playing such an important role across the energy landscape. From my early conversations with the leadership team, it’s clear there is real ambition, focus and momentum – and I’m thrilled to be part of it!”
Vanessa’s career spans more than two decades in operations management, network transformation and strategic delivery in global engineering and industrial environments. She holds a BEng in Chemical Engineering from Swansea University and brings a proven track record leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable performance outcomes.
Her appointment comes at a pivotal time for the Group, as the power transformer market responds to increased demand for grid resilience and decarbonisation. Transformers are critical components in high-voltage networks, renewable integration, and industrial power systems – meeting both reliability and sustainability goals. BRUSH’s transformer portfolio includes bespoke power transformers, special transformers and reactors, on-load tap changers, and service capabilities that extend product lifecycle and minimise downtime.
Nicolas Pitrat, Chief Executive Officer of BRUSH Group, said: “We are delighted to welcome Vanessa to the BRUSH executive team. Her depth of experience in operations and supply chain transformation is already making a positive impact, and she has quickly become a key contributor to our strategic plans for the transformers business. I’m very much looking forward to working alongside her as we continue to grow and innovate in this critical market.”
BRUSH Group has a long tradition of engineering excellence and global delivery across electrical infrastructure markets. The company’s products and services support utilities, industrial customers and energy partners with innovative power distribution systems, resilient transformer designs, and comprehensive lifecycle support – from concept and design through to commissioning, maintenance, and field service.
