Experience

One Solar

• Spain
• Renewables & Environment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  One Solar specialises in optimising the value of energy, providing comprehensive services and benefits to investors in renewable energy generation assets, large energy consumers and PV and Storage plants developers. Based in Spain, One Solar's client portfolio ranges from manufacturers of components for the renewable sector to developers of generation projects and independent energy producers. One Solar specialises in optimising the value of energy, providing comprehensive services and benefits to investors in renewable energy generation assets, large energy consumers and PV and Storage plants developers. Based in Spain, One Solar's client portfolio ranges from manufacturers of components for the renewable sector to developers of generation projects and independent energy producers.



b3 new energy

• United Kingdom
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing

• CEO

  • Nov 2017 - Present

  Consultancy business specialising in Energy Storage, Photovoltaic Solar and Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure. Key activities include :- * Developing Energy Storage and Photovoltaic Solar projects * Board Advisor or Non Executive to several Companies in the Energy Storage / Photovoltaic Business including SMS PLC * M&A and Startup Company Financing * Advising Investment Banks, Funds and other institutions of projects and/or companies as investments. Consultancy business specialising in Energy Storage, Photovoltaic Solar and Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure. Key activities include :- * Developing Energy Storage and Photovoltaic Solar projects * Board Advisor or Non Executive to several Companies in the Energy Storage / Photovoltaic Business including SMS PLC * M&A and Startup Company Financing * Advising Investment Banks, Funds and other institutions of projects and/or companies as investments.



Tesla Motors

• Ecuador
• Vehicle Repair and Maintenance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Tesla Europe, Africa & Middle East

  • Nov 2015 - Oct 2017

  Hiring and leading an extremely dynamic and innovative team, supporting them to become one of the highest performance teams within Tesla. As the senior VP in Tesla's Energy business, developed and executed the strategic plans and processes for the business. A few highlights :- * Developed, implemented and executed the global commercial organisation for Tesla's Energy business including Sales, Marketing, Operations, Engineering and Aftersales teams. * Developed and implemented the EU battery recycling program for the Powerwall's and Powerpack's. * Served as the global lead on Virtual Power Plants and Microgrid business, developing the product and service offers necessary to succeed. * Established Tesla as the leading company within it's chosen European, African and Middle Eastern markets and applications for both Residential and Utility Scale batteries. * Enabled new business models via direct management of Regulatory and Policy implementation at EU and Member State (Country) level. Show less



Trina Solar

• China
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• President

  • Jul 2011 - Oct 2015

  President of EU, Latin America & Africa Región with full P&L responsibility for Module, Project Development and Battery Divisions, reporting to Trina CEO in China. Board member of several Trina companies around the world. Based in SwitzerlandRepresenting Trina Solar at the World Economic Fórum meetings, including in Davos

• Global Head of Sales & Marketing

  • Sep 2010 - Jul 2011

  Responsible for Sales & Marketing activities of Trina Solar globally, reporting to CEO, plus Board Member of Trina Solar (Schweiz) AG. Based in China / Zurich

• Vice President Europe

  • Apr 2009 - Sep 2010



PV CYCLE

• Belgium
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member and Director

  • Sep 2011 - Jun 2013

  Pan European Waste Recycling organisation managing waste collection / processing and WEEE compliance on behalf of it´s members. Pan European Waste Recycling organisation managing waste collection / processing and WEEE compliance on behalf of it´s members.



BP

• France
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Director Europe

  • Jul 2007 - Apr 2009

  Promoted to managing the overall business in Europe and directing the sales and marketing teams in South Europe. Responsible for all aspects including Sales, Marketing, Logistics & Customer Service, Procurement , Engineering / Aftersales and financial reporting. Based in SpainPresident of BP Solar Italia s.r.l. and 1 of 4 Directors of BP Solar España SAU. Over 700 employees between them.

• European Sales Director

  • Nov 2005 - Jul 2007

  Created and implemented the successful European channel-to-market strategy. Delivered impressive performance improvements and cost reductions to Europe. Based in Spain

• Regional Director N. Europe

  • Jan 2003 - Nov 2005

  Directed all facets of BP Solar activities, including sales, marketing and project management teams, offices, legal entities, and HSSE (Health Safety Security Environment) in Germany, UK and Austria. Managed organisational changes. Opened new markets and channels and developed the financed Large projects model. Represented the solar business unit on the management team of Deutsche BP. Based in Germany

• Sales & Marketing Director Europe, Africa & Middle East

  • Sep 1998 - Jan 2003

  Supervised the Distribution / OEM Sales and Technical Support teams. Designed and implemented new company strategy, channel to markets T&Cs, pricing structure and marketing programmes.



Sollatek UK Limited

• United Kingdom
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Division Manager – DC Lighting, Battery Control & Solar

  • Sep 1995 - Aug 1998

  Managed the division sales & marketing including product line and new product range introduction. Designed and project managed turnkey projects Managed the division sales & marketing including product line and new product range introduction. Designed and project managed turnkey projects



Hiltec Solar Ltd

• Managing Director

  • Aug 1986 - Jul 1994

  Secured capital investment and started this business as a 16-year-old. Managed the design, marketing, and installation of photovoltaic solar systems. Official UK distributor for BP Solar and Koncar (thin Film) solar panels and energy solutions provider to NGOs and aid agencies (Africa and Asia). Sold the business. Moved to Lyon, France and travelled throughout the world during the next year. Secured capital investment and started this business as a 16-year-old. Managed the design, marketing, and installation of photovoltaic solar systems. Official UK distributor for BP Solar and Koncar (thin Film) solar panels and energy solutions provider to NGOs and aid agencies (Africa and Asia). Sold the business. Moved to Lyon, France and travelled throughout the world during the next year.



Nestec Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Veterinary Services

• Managing Director

  • Jun 1988 - Apr 1992

  Purchased this electronic components wholesale distribution business with a partner. Developed new sales channels into education and electronic hobbyists. Expanded the company by going national and then sold the business. Purchased this electronic components wholesale distribution business with a partner. Developed new sales channels into education and electronic hobbyists. Expanded the company by going national and then sold the business.