Leadership

Michael brings over 30 years of Energy and Industrial business leadership experience to Green Cubes Technology. He began his career in sales as a graduate of General Electric’s Technical Sales Program and is a certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt. Michael successfully led several large, 1000+ employee, global technology and services businesses for GE, ABB, and Johnson Controls. He has an Electrical Engineering degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo and an MBA from Emory. Michael resides in Atlanta and is a passionate volunteer for leadership programs aligned with at risk youth.

Nicola has more than 20 years of experience in high-performance power electronics design and has an established background in leading multidisciplinary teams operating on a global scale. Together with his teams, Nicola has designed cutting-edge products with best-in-class performance and worked on product and technology roadmaps. Nicola has a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and an EMBA in International Management.

Robin Schneider has over 15 years of experience in the marketing of batteries and power technology and started her career in the battery industry working at Micro Power Electronics, and subsequently worked at Inventus Power and Phasium. She holds a PhD in Materials Science from the University of Texas where she studied with John Goodenough, who earned a Nobel Prize for his role in the invention of the Li-ion battery in 2019. As an industry thought leader, Dr. Schneider is a regular contributor to industry publications and conferences. She lives in Portland, OR, with her husband and teenage son. Their family enjoys hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities.

Joseph Richards currently holds the position of Senior Vice President of Product Management at Green Cubes Technology. With a proven track record in Product Management and Systems Engineering, Joseph has become a leading figure in his field, demonstrating a profound ability to manage complex projects and drive technological advancements. Joseph's foundational knowledge in engineering was honed at Purdue University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. Before his tenure at Green Cubes Technology, Joseph amassed extensive experience working with several top-tier automotive companies. His impressive career includes significant roles at Delphi Automotive Systems supporting General Motors, Ford Motor Company, Volvo and BMW. His diverse background across these industry giants has fortified his expertise in Electrical Engineering, P&L Ownership, Management, and Executive Leadership. Joseph's ability to lead engineering teams and manage large-scale projects has been instrumental in Green Cubes' success.