Christopher Gruen

Managing Director

Chris and his network has been a great entry point for opportunities, mainly on the area of Hydrogen and Smart Cities, which has allowed our team team to reach new partners" - Benjamin Mousseau, CTO & Partnerships at EDF

Focus Areas: Batteries, EVs, Built Environment,

Skills: Venture building, Strategy, Go-to-market

Chris, Co-Managing Director at NovAzure, developed his expertise during his extensive career at Shell, where he led multimillion-dollar transformation programs across both B2B and B2C markets. Chris got involved early around decarbonization projects, such as EV charger and future fuel projects, which deepened his understanding of the global energy transition. This experience inspired him to co-found NovAzure, driven by a commitment to sustainable and profitable innovation.

Chris has a proven track record of managing large-scale corporate transformation projects, from growth initiatives to innovation projects. His focus on fostering impactful sustainability strategies has earned him trust across Corporate, Startup, and Investor communities. Known for his ability to build collaborative ecosystems, Chris is passionate about guiding corporates and startups through the complexities of the green energy and mobility sectors.

As an experienced venture builder, Chris is skilled at identifying new market opportunities and driving the adoption of circular business models that promote Net Zero initiatives. His leadership continues to push boundaries, shaping a more sustainable future for businesses and the energy industry as a whole.

"There is very little time to achieve climate saving goals, so showing that we can achieve more through collaboration across corporates, new ventures and investors is important for me. "

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