Our Team
Get to know the people who make it all happen!
Ewald Hesse
Chief Executive Officer
Ewald Hesse
Chief Executive Officer
Leadership
Ewald Hesse is the CEO of Energy Web, leading its push for global adoption of Web3-driven, decentralized solutions in the clean energy sector. A pioneer in blockchain and energy, he co-founded Grid Singularity and advises top energy-tech investors and start-ups. His career includes executive roles at Andritz Hydro, ABB, and Metzler. Ewald holds a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and Project Management from the University of Konstanz and studied at the Polytechnic University in Hong Kong.
Ana Trbovich
Co-Founder
Ana Trbovich
Co-Founder
Leadership
Dr Ana Trbovich is co-founder of Energy Web and Grid Singularity, building impact-driven web3 tech. She serves on UNECE Digitalization in Energy Task Force and is Full Professor, with prior senior policy and economic advisory roles and board positions at EIT, dena, Axa and Belgrade Philharmonic. She holds a PhD and MALD from the Fletcher School and MPA from Harvard.
Mani Hagh Sefat
Chief Technology Officer
Mani Hagh Sefat
Chief Technology Officer
Leadership
Mani Hagh Sefat is the Chief Technology Officer at Energy Web. He has led global teams and delivered large-scale platforms across industries as Oracle Principal Cloud Platform Architect. Mani has designed Energy Web’s leading products, implemented multichain with fiat onboarding and integrated KYC. He holds seven patents, with BEng in Computer Science and MSc in Information Technology Management.
Katy Lohmann
Chief Commercial Officer
Katy Lohmann
Chief Commercial Officer
Leadership
Katy Lohmann is the Chief Commercial Officer at Energy Web, bringing over 15 years of experience in IT and digital innovation. Beginning her career as a software programmer, Katy held diverse leadership roles across Lufthansa, driving strategic growth, leading product development and cultivating high-impact partnerships.
Daniyal Ajdadi
Director of Marketing and Communications
Daniyal Ajdadi
Director of Marketing and Communications
Marketing & Communications
Daniyal Ajdadi is the Director of Marketing and Communications at Energy Web. With a background in blockchain, AI, and digital infrastructure, he has played key roles in scaling web3 ecosystems across the energy, data, and technology sectors, including numerous projects within the Polkadot and Solana networks. Daniyal studied Business at the University of Applied Sciences in The Hague in the Netherlands.
Urs Mueller
Finance Lead
Urs Mueller
Finance Lead
Operations
Urs Mueller is Finance Lead at Energy Web. He has a long track record of finance executive roles in multinationals and lean organizations across industries. Urs is Certified Specialist in Accounting and Financial Management, with DAS in Corporate Finance from the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts and EMBA in Strategic Management from Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences in Switzerland.
Nadia Adila
Senior Full-Stack Developer
Nadia Adila
Senior Full-Stack Developer
Technology
Nadia Adila is Senior Full Stack Developer at Energy Web. She specialises in frontend and full stack development using Node.js. With a strong background in software engineering and web technologies, she is passionate about building scalable, user-centric applications that drive efficiency and innovation. Nadia holds a Bachelor of Computer Science (with Honours) from Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Davy Castillo
UI Designer
Davy Castillo
UI Designer
Marketing & Communications
Davy Castillo is a UI Designer at Energy Web.
Dojiemar Castillo
UI Designer
Dojiemar Castillo
UI Designer
Marketing & Communications
Dojiemar Castillo is UI Designer at Energy Web. He focuses on creating intuitive and engaging digital experiences for users of decentralized energy solutions. With a background in frontend development and a strong foundation in UI/UX design, Dojiemar has completed multiple professional design courses to refine his craft. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from the Cebu Institute of Technology - University in the Philippines.
Wendell Cathcart
Green Proofs Aviation Solution Owner
Wendell Cathcart
Green Proofs Aviation Solution Owner
Business
Wendell Cathcart is Green Proofs Aviation Solution Owner at Energy Web. He has led the development of the SAFc Registry into the fastest-growing book-and-claim platform to decarbonize the aviation sector. Wendell brings a blend of technical and strategic expertise in delivering cleantech solutions across industries and holds a Master of Environmental Management from Duke University in the USA.
Wilasinee Chainonthee
Project Coordinator
Wilasinee Chainonthee
Project Coordinator
Operations
Wilasinee Chainonthee is a Project Coordinator at Energy Web
Klaudia Ejchorst
Design Lead
Klaudia Ejchorst
Design Lead
Marketing & Communications
Klaudia Ejchorst is Design Lead at Energy Web. She solves design challenges through cohesive visual narratives that transform ideas into memorable brand identities and digital experiences. Klaudia holds an MA in Graphic Design from the University of Silesia in Poland and has received numerous national and international awards, with work showcased from New York’s Times Square to China.
Frank Fei
Digital Spine Solution Owner
Frank Fei
Digital Spine Solution Owner
Business
Frank Fei is Digital Spine Solution Owner at Energy Web, facilitating blockchain-enabled digital transformation in the energy industry.Frank has specialised in leading and modernising large-scale-cross-border digital infrastructure and data-driven innovation with prior executive and delivery lead roles at EY, Standard Chartered Bank and NBCUniversal. He holds a MSc in Computer Science from Edith Cowan University in Australia.
Michal Gaj
Full-Stack Engineer
Michal Gaj
Full-Stack Engineer
Technology
Michal Gaj is Full-Stack Engineer at Energy Web, with a strong focus on backend development and clean architecture. He holds a degree in Computer Science from the Silesian University of Technology in Poland and is passionate about building scalable systems and writing elegant, maintainable code the right way.
Panagiotis Ganelis
Blockchain Architect
Panagiotis Ganelis
Blockchain Architect
Technology
Panagiotis (Panos) Ganelis is Blockchain Architect at Energy Web. He specializes in designing scalable off-chain compute applications and enabling secure, high-performance multichain infrastructures. By combining technical expertise with domain knowledge in energy systems, he empowers innovative decentralized solutions. He holds a degree in Engineering with specialization in Renewable Energy and Master's in Computer Science and Distributed Systems from the National Technical University of Athens and Hellenic Open University.
Toby Goodden
Verified Compute Solution Owner
Toby Goodden
Verified Compute Solution Owner
Business
Toby Goodden is the Verified Compute Solution Owner at Energy Web, where he leads the delivery of core infrastructure for verifiable off-chain logic execution and oversees upgrades to the Energy Web X chain.He brings extensive experience managing products across web3 and climate startups, along with direct experience delivering innovation projects for leading Nordic energy utilities. He holds an MSc in Sustainable Energy Engineering from KTH Royal Institute of Technology and a BEng in Industrial Engineering from the University of Exeter.
Kim Honoridez
Solutions Architect
Kim Honoridez
Solutions Architect
Technology
Kim Honoridez is Solutions Architect at Energy Web, where he designs solutions leveraging the Energy Web Digital Spine and Verified Compute technology. With over a decade of experience in enterprise and public systems, blockchain architectures, and decentralized applications, Kim advances digital transformation across the energy sector—bridging innovation, scalability, and trust. He holds a BSc from the Cebu Institute of Technology in the Philippines.
Mihai Hrimiuc
Green Proofs Maritime Solution Owner
Mihai Hrimiuc
Green Proofs Maritime Solution Owner
Business
Mihai Hrimiuc is Green Proofs Maritime Solution Owner at Energy Web. His experience in sustainability and innovation management spans across voluntary carbon markets, emissions measurement, and web3 products. A Fellow at the Amani Institute in Kenya, he previously led several student and youth leadership non-profits in Romania. Mihai holds Bachelor's and Master's in Management from the University of Babes-Bolyai in Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Azam Ismail
Senior Full-Stack Developer
Azam Ismail
Senior Full-Stack Developer
Technology
Mohd Azam Ismail is Senior Full-Stack Developer at Energy Web. A seasoned software engineer, he has specialised in web-based systems, online transactions, and secure payment platforms, contributing to their reliability, scalability, and performance. Passionate about technology and continuous innovation, Azam focuses on modern software architectures, microservices, and cloud-native development. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from University of Technology Malaysia.
Cátia Joaquim
Digital Designer
Cátia Joaquim
Digital Designer
Marketing & Communications
Cátia Joaquim is a Digital Designer at Energy Web
Mateusz Koteja
Backend Engineer
Mateusz Koteja
Backend Engineer
Technology
Mateusz Koteja is Backend Engineer at Energy Web. He has contributed to multiple Energy Web developments, from tracing grey and green energy to automated EV charging management. His lateral thinking allows him to quickly pinpoint and creatively resolve any challenges relating to product requirements. Educated in Mechanical Engineering at Silesian University of Technology in Poland, Mateusz evolved into an avid programmer.
Justyna Lempicka
Registry Administrator
Justyna Lempicka
Registry Administrator
Business
Justyna Lempicka-Wojno is Registry Administrator at Energy Web. With hands-on experience delivering cross-platform, web and web3 applications and a background in business and finance, she helps translate complex requirements into efficient, scalable and user-centric interfaces. Justyna holds a Masters in Law, University of Białystok, and Postgraduate Certificate in JavaScript Development from Białystok University of Technology in Poland.
Silvija Mucu
Operations Coordinator
Silvija Mucu
Operations Coordinator
Operations
Silvija Mucu is Operations Coordinator at Energy Web. She brings extensive experience in administration, operations, and digital project management, with prior roles in global IT firms and the Embassy of Switzerland Consular Department in Belgrade. Her strength lies in human resources and business process optimization. Silvija holds certificates in UX/UI design, mediation, and marketing, and MA in German Literature from the University of Belgrade, Serbia.
Kevin Nzeng
Blockchain Engineer
Kevin Nzeng
Blockchain Engineer
Technology
Kevin Nzeng is Blockchain Engineer at Energy Web, contributing to the design of decentralized infrastructures supporting the energy transition across the Polkadot and Ethereum ecosystems. A graduate in Digital Technologies Architecture from École 42 Paris, with roots in philosophy and computer science from University of Toulouse, Kevin brings a humanistic perspective to blockchain innovation. He co-founded 42 Blockchain association, sharing how web3 can foster more ethical, inclusive and sustainable digital systems.
Timothy Olaleke
DevOps Engineer
Timothy Olaleke
DevOps Engineer
Technology
Timothy Olaleke is a DevOps Engineer at Energy Web.
Michael Oyeyemi
Web3 Community Facilitator
Michael Oyeyemi
Web3 Community Facilitator
Marketing & Communications
Michael Oyeyemi is Web3 Community Facilitator at Energy Web, where he manages and moderates the community across Telegram and Discord. He supports users, shares updates, and fosters meaningful engagement. He is passionate about blockchain technology and community building in the Web3 space. He also holds a certification in Digital Marketing and a degree in Rural and Community Development from the University of Ilorin in Nigeria.
Samuel Oyeyemi
Web3 Community Facilitator
Samuel Oyeyemi
Web3 Community Facilitator
Marketing & Communications
Samuel Oyeyemi is Web3 Community Facilitator at Energy Web. With a background in City, Urban, Community, and Regional Planning, he holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Geology from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. He combines spatial planning and environmental systems expertise with digital communication skills for community collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Iván Pasarín
Global Delivery & EU Projects Coordinator
Iván Pasarín
Global Delivery & EU Projects Coordinator
Operations
Iván Pasarín is Global Delivery and EU Projects Coordinator at Energy Web, steering execution of multiple research and innovation initiatives that underpin the transition to a decentralized, clean energy ecosystem. With a background in R&D leadership and product management, Iván has developed and delivered complex solutions across multiple markets to drive tangible impact. He holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Copenhagen.
Denys Ratushnyi
Senior Frontend Developer
Denys Ratushnyi
Senior Frontend Developer
Technology
Denys Ratushnyi is Senior Frontend Developer at Energy Web, building user-facing applications with expertise in modern frontend frameworks and technologies. With a keen eye for detail, he creates intuitive, polished interfaces that deliver seamless user experiences. Denys combines technical precision with a passion for crafting high-quality software solutions.
Kiran Roy
Senior Devops Engineer
Kiran Roy
Senior Devops Engineer
Technology
Kiran Roy is Senior DevOps Engineer at Energy Web. With expertise in software engineering, platform automation and cloud-native architecture, he specialises in scalable and reliable decentralized ecosystems. Kiran bridges and optimises development and operations. He holds a B.Tech in IT from RCCIIT and an MSc in Computer Science from Polytech Nice Sophia, France.
Xionfeng Vicken
Associate Digital Spine Solution Owner
Xionfeng Vicken
Associate Digital Spine Solution Owner
Technology
Xionfeng Vicken is Associate Digital Spine Solution Owner at Energy Web. With a background in software development and commitment to resilient system design, Vicken aligns development and operations to support Energy Web’s mission of building a decentralized, decarbonized energy future. He focuses on distributed infrastructure optimization that leverages blockchain for grid operators and other enterprise clients.
Daniel Serrano
Senior Frontend Developer
Daniel Serrano
Senior Frontend Developer
Technology
Daniel Serrano is Blockchain Developer at Energy Web, building decentralized applications that connect end users with Energy Web's blockchain infrastructure. He brings passion for technology and senior experience across geolocation, satellite imagery, mobile applications, smart contracts, and web3 technologies. Daniel holds a degree in Environmental Sciences from the University of Málaga and a Masters in Geographic Information Systems from Barcelona, Spain.
Amy Westervelt
Business Development Lead
Amy Westervelt
Business Development Lead
Business
Amy Westervelt is the Business Development Lead at Energy Web. She brings over twenty years of experience in consulting and sales in the software and entertainment industries, as well as expertise in electricity system transformation, corporate sustainability and emissions accounting. Amy holds a BA with Highest Honors in English and Romance Languages from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA.
Kamil Witkowski
Engineering & DevOps Lead
Kamil Witkowski
Engineering & DevOps Lead
Technology
Kamil Witkowski is Engineering and DevOps Lead at Energy Web. Specialising in software architecture and infrastructure management, he is responsible for EWX Ecosystem delivery and reliable operations. An experienced keynote speaker, Kamil enjoys representing Energy Web at public events. He holds KIC Innoenergy MSc in Power and Energy Engineering.
Daniel Wojno
Solutions Architect
Daniel Wojno
Solutions Architect
Technology
Daniel Wojno is Solutions Architect at Energy Web. An expert in architecting high-stakes systems, Daniel focuses on delivering advanced traceability solutions for enterprises, prioritising data integrity and scalability. His career includes development of a sophisticated anti-counterfeiting platform, as well as large-scale real estate platforms. Daniel holds a Master’s degree in Law (LLM) from the University of Bialystok in Poland.
Foundation Council
Meet the Energy Web Foundation Council
Patrick Storchenegger
Chairman of the Foundation Council
Patrick Storchenegger
Chairman of the Foundation Council
Foundation Council
Patrick is the chairman of the Energy Web Foundation and sits on the board of several blockchain companies. He owns PST Legal & Consulting in Zug, specializing in various legal areas, including blockchain issues. Previously, he was an administrative judge in Zug and worked at an auditing firm in Zurich. He studied law in Zurich and New York.
Ewald Hesse
Member of the Foundation Council
Ewald Hesse
Member of the Foundation Council
Foundation Council
Ewald Hesse is the CEO of Energy Web, leading its push for global adoption of Web3-driven, decentralized solutions in the clean energy sector. A pioneer in blockchain and energy, he co-founded Grid Singularity and advises top energy-tech investors and start-ups. His career includes executive roles at Andritz Hydro, ABB, and Metzler. Ewald holds a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and Project Management from the University of Konstanz and studied at the Polytechnic University in Hong Kong.
Etienne Gehain
Member of the Foundation Council
Etienne Gehain
Member of the Foundation Council
Foundation Council
Etienne is a council member of the Energy Web Foundation and digital innovation officer at Engie, focusing on integrating digital technologies like blockchain. He has led R&D programs on digital and energy storage and developed digital platforms for energy communities and green mobility. Previously, he worked over 10 years in R&D at Gaz de France. Etienne holds a PhD in electrochemistry from Middlesex University.
Jon Creyts
Member of the Foundation Council
Jon Creyts
Member of the Foundation Council
Foundation Council
Jon is the CEO of RMI and was Chairman of an independent foundation that developed an open-source blockchain standard for the energy sector. Partners included over 100 major global energy companies (e.g., Shell, Engie, Innogy, Exelon, PG&E, Tokyo Electric, Singapore Power, SoftBank Energy), blockchain startups (e.g., Parity Technologies, Slock.It, Electron, Share&Charge), regulators, and other stakeholders working to create a secure, high-speed transaction platform for the energy internet, advancing a decentralized, decarbonized, and digitalized energy future.
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