ABOUT US
Board of Directors & Management Team

Fred van Beuningen
Board Member
International executive, entrepreneur and venture capital expert ...


Dr. Hannes Kunz
Chief Technology Officer
PhD in Economics, Expert in Operations and Supply Chain.
Hannes Kunz holds master’s degrees in law and economics from the University of Zurich, and a PhD in Economics from St. Gallen University (HSG). He worked in management roles in the IT, HR and life sciences industry and as a partner in international management consulting firms with assignments in Europe, the Americas and in Asia. He is President of the Institute for Integrated Economic Research, an independent non-profit research institution founded in 2007.

Dr. Richard Vögeli
CEO and Chairman of the Board
PhD in Chemistry. Entrepreneur with 30+ years industrial experience ...
Our Story & Mission
We make this hope a reality.
AquaZoom (previously Verde Renewables) AG was founded in Switzerland. The company’s founders include all relevant European vortex power plant players, development knowledge, and patents.. AquaZoom is actively supported by funds of the German Government. The company operates with an established and well-connected subsidiary in India. Its R&D subsidiary in Sachsen/ Germany cooperates closely with the Technical University in Dresden.
Technical Team

Bianca Vögeli
CFO
Certified Accountant

Markus Gallagher
IT and Logistics
Software Engineer

Damian Staedeli
Electrical Engineering
Energy Technology and Industrial Automation Engineer

Clemens Bolli
Business Development
Master in Political Science and Master in Geographical Information Science

Sean Petley
Research & Development
PhD in mechanical engineering. Specialising in fluid dynamics ...
With a PhD in mechanical engineering, Sean’s focus has been on the development of hydropower turbines and it’s fluid dynamics conditions. His main tasks for AquaZoom are in research & development, including close cooperation with partner universities.

Jacob Clayton
Business Development UK
Geotechnical Engineer

Annie Scharbatke
Engineering
Mechanical Engineer

Simon Dunham
Operations Manager UK
With a BSc (Hons) in Electronic Engineering ...
… and an extensive background in construction project management, Simon has been Associate Director in several consultancy practices and has a wide range of experience in designing and managing major projects for blue chip clients, both in the UK and internationally.
Since obtaining his degree he focused mainly on the built environment – its design, construction, operation and management. A member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (MIET), he has been a Carbon Trust Assessor and BREEAM Assessor and has a keen interest in renewable energy and carbon reduction.
Partners
Working in the UK, the Republic of Ireland, Africa and Overseas, Renewables First are engineering consultants and project delivery experts, specializing in Hydropower and Windpower. Their hydro and wind consultants have whole-project capability, taking projects from initial feasibility, through consenting and design and on to construction and commissioning. The focus is on quality and performance, ensuring that completed projects will operate reliably and efficiently into the future.
GET IN TOUCH
Any questions?
Use this short form to email - or call us
Switzerland
AquaZoom AG
Dr. Richard Vögeli (CEO)
Baarerstrasse 10
PO Box 7562
CH-6302 Zug / Switzerland
Tel. +41 43 508 01 08
United Kingdom
A 100% Subsidiary of AquaZoom AG
Jacob Clayton
The Mill
Brimscombe Hill
Brimscombe, Stroud GL5 2QG
Tel. +44 1453 887744
India
AquaZoom India Representative
Jayanti Dasgupta
Tel: +91 98307 08844
ABOUT US
Our Story & Misson
We make this hope a reality.
AquaZoom (previously Verde Renewables) AG was founded in Switzerland. The company’s founders include all relevant European vortex power plant players, development knowledge, and patents.. AquaZoom is actively supported by funds of the German Government. The company operates with an established and well-connected subsidiary in India. Its R&D subsidiary in Sachsen/ Germany cooperates closely with the Technical University in Dresden.
Board of Directors & management Team

Dr. Richard Vögeli
CEO and Chairman of the Board
PhD in Chemistry. Entrepreneur with 30+ years industrial experience ...

Fred van Beuningen
Board Member
International executive, entrepreneur and venture capital expert ...

Dr. Hannes Kunz
Chief Technology Officer
PhD in Economics, Expert in Operations and Supply Chain.
Hannes Kunz holds master’s degrees in law and economics from the University of Zurich, and a PhD in Economics from St. Gallen University (HSG). He worked in management roles in the IT, HR and life sciences industry and as a partner in international management consulting firms with assignments in Europe, the Americas and in Asia. He is President of the Institute for Integrated Economic Research, an independent non-profit research institution founded in 2007.
Technical Team

Bianca Vögeli
CFO
Certified Accountant

Markus Gallagher
IT and Logistics
Software Engineer

Damian Staedeli
Electrical Engineering
Energy Technology and Industrial Automation Engineer

Clemens Bolli
Business Development
Master in Political Science and Master in Geographical Information Science

Sean Petley
Research & Development
PhD in mechanical engineering. Specialising in fluid dynamics ...
With a PhD in mechanical engineering, Sean’s focus has been on the development of hydropower turbines and it’s fluid dynamics conditions. His main tasks for AquaZoom are in research & development, including close cooperation with partner universities.

Jacob Clayton
Business Development UK
Geotechnical Engineer

Annie Scharbatke
Engineering
Mechanical Engineer

Simon Dunham
Operations Manager UK
With a BSc (Hons) in Electronic Engineering ...
… and an extensive background in construction project management, Simon has been Associate Director in several consultancy practices and has a wide range of experience in designing and managing major projects for blue chip clients, both in the UK and internationally.
Since obtaining his degree he focused mainly on the built environment – its design, construction, operation and management. A member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (MIET), he has been a Carbon Trust Assessor and BREEAM Assessor and has a keen interest in renewable energy and carbon reduction.
Partners
Working in the UK, the Republic of Ireland, Africa and Overseas, Renewables First are engineering consultants and project delivery experts, specializing in Hydropower and Windpower. Their hydro and wind consultants have whole-project capability, taking projects from initial feasibility, through consenting and design and on to construction and commissioning. The focus is on quality and performance, ensuring that completed projects will operate reliably and efficiently into the future.
GET IN TOUCH
Please use this short form to email
- or call us
Switzerland
AquaZoom AG
Dr. Richard Vögeli (CEO)
Baarerstrasse 10
PO Box 7562
CH-6302 Zug / Switerland
Tel. +41 43 508 01 08
India
AquaZoom India Representative
Jayanti Dasgupta
Tel: +91 98307 08844
United Kingdom
AquaZoom Ltd
A 100% Subsidiary of AquaZoom AG
Jacob Clayton
The Mill
Brimscombe Hill
Brimscombe, Stroud GL5 2QG / UK
Tel. +44 1453 887 744