Anthony Pugliese is the Director of the Office of Technology Commercialization and the Chief Commercialization Officer of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). In this role, he leads efforts to accelerate commercialization of innovative energy technologies, strengthen public-private partnerships, and enhance technology transfer from DOE’s National Labs.
Before joining DOE, Mr. Pugliese held leadership roles in both the public and private sectors. In the private sector, he focused on energy, permitting, economic development, and national security, advising businesses and organizations on navigating regulatory landscapes and advancing strategic initiatives.
In the federal government, Mr. Pugliese previously served as the Chief of Staff at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Along with overseeing the Commission’s daily activities, he led efforts to improve interagency coordination. He negotiated key memoranda of understanding (MOUs) promoting efficiencies between federal agencies, most notably the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration in the U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of the Interior. He also spearheaded MOUs with several countries, including Mexico, Japan, India, and Israel, to strengthen energy cooperation.
Prior to his role at FERC, Mr. Pugliese served as the Senior White House Adviser at the U.S. Department of Transportation, where he played a key role in overseeing all aspects of the department, including various modes of mobility and regulatory reform. Earlier in his career, he was Director of Legislative Affairs for the Pennsylvania Governor’s Office and at the Department of Community and Economic Development, where he served on several technology and economic boards.