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Natel Energy Appoints Bill Malus As Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Gia Schneider As Chief Commercial Officer

PRIVATEJun 26, 2024•almost 2 years ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Natel Energy, Inc.

Bill Malus
AlamedaInformation Technology

Description

Natel Energy has appointed Bill Malus as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), bringing over 25 years of leadership experience in the hydropower industry. Gia Schneider, Natel’s co-founder, will transition to the role of Chief Commercial Officer. Abe Schneider, another co-founder, will continue as Chief Technology Officer, collaborating with Malus to drive the company’s commercial growth and ecological initiatives.

Company Information

Company

Natel Energy, Inc.

Location

2401 MONARCH STREET

Alameda, California, United States

About

Natel Energy is a technology & engineering company working to support healthy rivers, promote biodiversity and decarbonize the grid through hydropower that is safe for fish. Natel delivers high-performance fish-safe turbine and plant designs and engineering services informed by industry-leading CFD modeling and analysis as well as an in-house hydraulic test lab. In partnership with turbine manufacturers, Natel designs solutions to upgrade existing hydropower plants and develop new, sustainable projects worldwide, mitigating climate change and curbing biodiversity loss.

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