Maria Ryytty is redefining what leadership in maintenance and automation looks like—one system, one team, and one conversation at a time. And while her EFNMS Manager Award may sit quietly on a shelf, its real value is in the signal it sends. Excellence in maintenance management doesn’t look one way, and it certainly doesn’t belong to just one kind of person. 

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Europe has re-evaluated its overall security strategy—including how it sources and protects its energy. To reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels, the continent is rapidly expanding domestic renewable energy, particularly wind power. However, this transition brings new vulnerabilities, such as physical sabotage and cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure.