Xavier Benavides Rel

Chief Technology Officer at Hybrid Energy Storage Solutions

Xavier Benavides Rel has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Xavier is currently serving as the Product and Strategic Projects Director at Hybrid Energy Storage Solutions Ltd. (HESStec) since February 2023. Prior to this, they were a Partner at Unitatea Capital starting from March 2021. From October 2019 to February 2023, they worked as the Head of Product Development at WiTraC, where they played a crucial role in scaling up their cutting-edge technology in the IoT 4.0 industry.

Xavier also held the position of CTO at Ampere Energy, a Spanish-based company focused on developing Energy Management Systems utilizing lithium-ion batteries and renewable energy. During their tenure from October 2015 to September 2019, they contributed to the development of an all-in-one system integrating local and cloud-based artificial intelligence and blockchain solutions.

Before that, they worked at Indalmec as a Project Manager from March 2015 to September 2015. Xavier also has experience as an Associate Professor at Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) for a short period in 2014. Xavier served as the Head of Electronic & Control Engineering at Anelion S.L. from July 2013 to December 2014. Prior to that, they worked as a Researcher at Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) from January 2013 to June 2013.

Xavier began their career as a Technology Engineer at Siliken Chemicals from March 2009 to December 2012. Xavier also held roles as an R&D Engineer (January 2008 to March 2009) and completed an internship (June 2007 to January 2008) at the same company. Additionally, they had an internship experience at Schneider Electric from July 2005 to September 2005.

Overall, Xavier Benavides Rel has a comprehensive background in product development, strategic projects, energy storage systems, technology transfer, and research, making him a valuable asset in the field of energy and technology.

Xavier Benavides Rel's education history begins in 2002, when they enrolled at Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) and pursued a Master of Science degree in Industrial Engineering. Xavier successfully completed the program in 2008. During their time at UPV, Xavier also had the opportunity to study at The Faculty of Engineering at Lund University in 2006 and 2007, focusing on Control Engineering.

In 2018, Xavier Benavides Rel decided to further enhance their skills and knowledge in the field of Business Administration and Management. Xavier enrolled at ESIC Business & Marketing School for an Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) program, which they completed in 2020.

Based on the provided information, it can be concluded that Xavier has a strong background in both engineering and business administration.

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Timeline

  • Chief Technology Officer

    February 1, 2024 - present

  • Product and Strategic Projects Director

    February, 2023