Leading with Purpose.
Delivering Real Impact.

As CEO of Franklin Energy, Terry Sobolewski leads with a bold vision to accelerate an equitable clean energy future. He brings a strong track record of driving customer-focused innovation, operational transformation, and strategic growth across the utility and energy sectors. At Franklin Energy, Terry champions integrated solutions that align people, technology, and community impact—advancing measurable results for clients and the customers they serve. Passionate about developing talent and inspired by the innovation shaping our industry, he’s committed to ensuring that clean energy solutions are accessible, inclusive, and built to last.

As Chief Financial Officer, Dario Deferrari guides Franklin Energy’s financial strategy with a sharp focus on sustainable growth, operational agility, and long-term value creation. With more than 20 years of leadership in finance and energy, he brings deep expertise in scaling technology-driven organizations across the oil and gas, engineering, and services sectors. Dario partners across the enterprise to align fiscal discipline with innovation—strengthening Franklin Energy’s ability to deliver clean energy solutions with impact. His approach reflects a commitment to transformation through data, transparency, and cross-functional collaboration—all in service of a more resilient future.

Ed Hayes serves as Chief People Officer at Franklin Energy, where he leads the company’s strategy across human resources, sustainability, safety, and DEI&B. With more than 25 years of global leadership experience, Ed has shaped inclusive cultures and scalable talent systems across six continents and multiple industries. At Franklin Energy, he drives initiatives that support employee growth, operational excellence, and an unwavering commitment to equity—ensuring people remain at the center of the company’s clean energy mission.

As Chief Technology Officer at Franklin Energy, Sushma Annareddy leads enterprise technology strategy with a sharp focus on cybersecurity, AI, and scalable digital infrastructure. With over 20 years of global tech leadership, she steers the development of secure, data-driven platforms that accelerate clean energy adoption and protect customer trust. Sushma champions AI innovation that enhances user experience and operational insight—building tools that are not only intelligent, but intuitive, inclusive, and resilient. Her work ensures that technology remains both a catalyst for climate action and a safeguard for the communities Franklin Energy serves.

Ludmilla Badicke leads legal strategy at Franklin Energy, advising on corporate governance, compliance, risk management, and commercial transactions. With over two decades of legal experience spanning global public corporations and high-growth startups in the energy efficiency industry, she brings deep expertise in M&A, technology, and other types of commercial transactions, intellectual property, employment law, and cross-border dispute resolution. Ludmilla’s international perspective, extensive experience working at companies that provide innovative solutions to utilities, strategic legal guidance, and practical handling of legal challenges support Franklin Energy’s continued growth and integrity as it scales innovative solutions for a cleaner energy future.

As President of Franklin Energy’s strategic consulting and design/build divisions, Antonio Corradini leads teams that turn strategy into scalable impact and technical plans into high-performance infrastructure. He guides the company’s consulting arm in delivering forward-thinking energy solutions rooted in engineering expertise and practical insight. Antonio also oversees the design/build division, where construction teams implement energy efficiency, electrification, and renewable energy projects that strengthen grid resiliency and accelerate decarbonization. A registered Professional Engineer with a master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Antonio brings a systems-level perspective to every challenge—driven by a commitment to building a cleaner, more equitable energy future.

As President of Program Delivery at Franklin Energy, Jackie Bliss leads with a focus on impact—guiding cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, equitable clean energy solutions across North America. She oversees the full spectrum of program operations, including field services, marketing, customer care, and business development, ensuring that every initiative drives measurable results for clients and communities. A vocal advocate for inclusion, Jackie serves as executive sponsor of our women’s Employee Resource Group, and founded the Boston chapter of the Women’s Energy Network, championing gender equity in the energy sector. Grounded by a purpose to accelerate access to sustainable energy, she brings both strategic vision and operational excellence to the forefront of Franklin Energy’s purpose.

As President of Product Solutions, John Bailes leads Franklin Energy’s efforts to deliver innovative, customer-centric product strategies at scale. Under his guidance, our product solutions division has expanded more than sixteenfold, fueling significant environmental impact through efficient sourcing, fulfillment, and delivery of energy-saving products. John’s leadership philosophy centers on cultivating enduring partnerships—with clients, colleagues, and communities—to advance sustainable outcomes. He draws on prior experience in advertising and Fortune 500 commercial leadership to keep Franklin Energy’s product solutions grounded, agile, and aligned with real-world needs. John is driven by a belief that trusted relationships and purposeful action are key to accelerating a clean energy future.