Thomas Chepucavage is the CEO and a seasoned professional with over 22 years of experience building companies and leading teams across various industries.  Thomas began his career with Accenture, advancing to VIP-level roles in high-growth ventures and gaining exposure to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) at PNM. He co-founded Flow Aluminum in 2023, producing recyclable, rare-earth-free Aluminum-CO2 batteries with industry-leading energy density for applications from drones to grid storage.

Over the past 20 years, Dr Olaf Conrad has created energy technology teams and organisations, from early concepts to full-fledged powerhouses in their respective markets. Stations of his career include Director of the Centre of Competence in Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in Cape Town, South Africa, Managing Director of Jenabatteries in Jena, Germany, and CTO Engineering and Manufacturing at Pajarito Powder in Albuquerque, NM. 

A PhD chemist with broad and deep expertise in electrochemical science and engineering, he has authored and co-authored nearly 40 scientific journal articles and mentored the next generation of industry leaders in Europe, South Africa, East Asia, and the US. Married for 27 years and with three adult children, he and his wife enjoy the great outdoors in their chosen home of Albuquerque, NM.

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