OUR TEAM
Daniel Medawar, CEO & FOUNDER
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Daniel is the founder and strategist of the company. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics & Management from the University of Oxford, and continued with research about electric vehicles and renewable energy generation at Cambridge University. After starting his career as a strategy consultant, Daniel joined BMW in 2013 to launch BMW i in 5 markets and implement plug-in vehicles in the entire dealer network. Before founding his own company Daniel developed a residential car-sharing for Audi in Hong Kong. Besides electric cars Daniel's passions are rowing, cycling and travelling the world for new ideas and tastes.
Arthur K.H. Chan, CREATIVE CONSULTANT
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Arthur acts as designer and creative consultant for the company. He received his Bachelor of Science in Product Design from the University of West England in Bristol, and continued to do a PhD in Design Thinking at Loughborough University’s Design School, where he researched the differences in meaning and application of design thinking between academics and practitioners. Arthur is a self declared car enthusiast and technology nerd, always ready to contribute interesting information on just about anything. Besides his love of design, Arthur is a Manchester United fan and McLaren supporter.
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René Medawar, SOLAR ADVISOR
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Rene acts as a technical advisor and market specialist for the solar and battery side of the business. With more than 20 years of experience he is one of the pioneers of the German solar downstream business, building up one of the leading solar distributors in Germany (from 2001 until 2014). Now he is focused on implementing innovative online sales models for the solar divisions of large utilities. Beside solar René likes to go cycling, walk his dogs or do projects in Brazil.
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Xavier Roels, BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
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Xavier is responsible for data analysis and business intelligence of the company, and frequently jumps in as test-driver. He is French and holds a Master’s in International Business & Management from the Université de Nice. He has worked in France and Germany for 2 automotive manufacturers and a solar systems company in the domain of website administration, databases and reporting. Being fluent in French, English and German, his various experiences have given him interdisciplinary skills and overview of customers, retail sales, as well as project management. Besides his care for the environment, Xavier is an avid sportsman and athlete.
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