Leadership
Qnergy is led by an accomplished team of executives with extensive experience in energy solutions, design and manufacturing.
Ory Zik
CEO
Ory has extensive leadership experience in renewable energy and energy efficiency. Previous roles include co-founder and CEO of Heliofocus. The company developed solar thermal solutions for conventional power plants; founding CEO of Energy Points an analytical engine for environmental performance and Founding CEO of Quantomix. The company was the first to visualize live cells in an electron microscope. He received his Ph.D in Physics from the Weizmann Institute of Science.
Asaf Vos
CFO
Asaf brings 15+ years of financial leadership in global private and public companies in the Manufacturing, Engineering and Telecom sectors. Asaf’s experience includes a number of successful mergers and acquisitions. Previous roles include CFO at Baran Americas - A subsidiary of Baran Group Ltd (BRAN.TV) and Financial Director at IMERYS Refractory, Abrasive and Construction - A division of IMERYS SA (NK.PA). He holds a B.A. in Accounting and Economics from Ben Gurion University.
Isaac Garaway
CTO
Isaac has decades of experience in innovative energy devices focusing on resonant free piston Stirling under his belt. Previous positions include co-founder and CTO of Ricor Solar. With many years of activity within energy-related industries, Dr. Garaway has extensive experience in applying pioneering energy technologies into real-life applications and products. He holds multiple patents covering topics related to power conversion and thermal mechanics as well as a Ph.D in the field of energy from the Technion (Israel Institute of Technology).
Joel Guzman
COO
Joel is a seasoned operations leader with over two decades of global experience across various manufacturing sectors. Prior to joining Qnergy, Joel served as Vice President of IntelliServ - NOV, a down-hole high-speed telemetry network / machining manufacturer servicing the oil and gas industry. Holding various pivotal roles and Master Black Belt credentials with Danaher Corporation, Joel has successfully transformed multiple organizations' profitability and operational efficiency through effective leadership and strategic process improvements across all facets of business operations. He holds advanced qualifications in Electrical Engineering and Computer Technology from Cal State University, and furthered his education in Manufacturing Leadership and Executive Development at Rice University.
Dan Midea
VP, Sales and Marketing
Dan brings over 30 years of experience building sales distribution within the energy industry. Prior to joining Qnergy, Dan served as the U.S. Sales Manager at Gentherm Global Power Technologies. Additionally, he previously built and managed the U.S. sales operations for Global Thermoelectric Inc. Dan studies for his M.B.A. from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.
Jack Augenblick
Chief Engineer
Jack has more than 25 years’ worth of experience in the engineering industry and is one of the world’s leading experts in Stirling engine technology. His previous work experience includes being the Principal Engineer at the Infinia Company, as well as a Senior Engineer at both the Stirling Technology Company and Boeing and since then has contributed heavily to the successful development of the commercial Stirling engine. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado, Boulder.
