The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a lecture by Piotr Galitzine, Chairman of TMK IPSCO. Mr. Galitzine is the head of North and South American operations for TMK, Russia’s largest manufacturer and exporter of steel pipes. TMK ranks in the top three among the global pipe producers. Prior to joining TMK IPSCO, Mr. Galitzine served on the Board of Directors of TMK as an independent director and has an extensive international background and career, including senior positions with Mannesmann AG and BASF AG. Mr. Galitzine graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a specialization in design, materials, and analysis. This event was co-sponsored with the Harriman Institute at Columbia University.