Joe Perino

CEO, PERTEX Management and Technology Consulting

With over 48 years of experience in the energy, process, and manufacturing industries, I am a trusted and respected analyst, consultant, and advisor to various stakeholders, from startups to multinationals, operating companies to vendors, and Venture Capital to Private Equity. My mission is to help my clients achieve operational excellence, innovation, and growth through smart manufacturing, digital transformation, and energy transition/addition strategies and solutions.

As the President and CEO of my independent consulting firm, I leverage my extensive knowledge of the vendor landscape, my technical and business acumen, and my thought leadership skills to provide insights, guidance, and recommendations on topics such as Industrie 4.0, autonomous plant, asset performance management, advanced analytics, digital twins, and connected frontline workforce. I also share my expertise and perspectives as a blogger, podcaster, and speaker at various industry events and forums.

Professional Affiliations: ISA, AIChE, PPDM, SPE, Blockchain for Energy, MESA, Oil Council, Mass Challenge, The Cannon Advisor Network, Alumni Ventures, Houston Christian University, The University of St. Thomas, the University of Houston, The Rice Alliance, Texas Innovates – Carbon + Hydrogen Innovation and Learning Center, Ten Capital Network, Energy Conference Network, Former Gold Advisor for IT/Energy Champions – Houston Technology Center, and currently pro bono mentoring with the Global Energy Mentors.

Expert Network Member at: Frost & Sullivan, Coleman, Guidepoint Global, and GL Group.