Leadership

Enzo Signore is the Chief Executive Officer, and Board Member of Quanergy. Prior, he was Quanergy Systems’ CMO responsible for product management, go to market strategy, and channel and alliances. Enzo brings both public and private company experience with three IPO’s, two high-growth public-company scaling, two successful turnarounds, and two acquisitions. Enzo has over 30 years of general management, product management and marketing experience across various industries including integrated photonic systems, artificial intelligence and SaaS. Prior to joining Quanergy, Enzo was the CMO at FixStream, an AI company for IT Operations, where he was responsible for driving the company’s growth through strategic partnerships, channel programs and product and digital marketing. Enzo led and grew multi-hundred million businesses at industry leaders like Cisco, and guided companies from Series A to successful IPO’s. He also worked as the CMO of 8×8, a public SaaS communications company where he launched a successful channel strategy program. Earlier in his career, Enzo worked as the global Vice President of Marketing and VP of UC Product Management at Avaya, as well as the Vice President of Marketing at JDSU (now Lumentum), the global leader in photonic systems. Enzo is a member of the Board of Advisors for the MS Marketing Program by Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business.

Brian Baker is a senior commercial leader with over 20 years of experience growing revenue, expanding markets, and transforming go-to-market organizations for global technology-enabled platforms. His experience includes leadership roles in AI-enabled video analytics, cloud-native security platforms, and Intelligent Automation where he has aligned commercial execution with product strategy to drive enterprise adoption and growth.

Most recently, Brian was Vice President and Americas Growth Leader for Advancis, an open-integration situational awareness platform for the critical infrastructure, enterprise, and security markets. Prior to Advancis, he was Global Chief Revenue Officer & GM Americas for Calipsa, a cloud-native AI video analytics platform that was acquired by Motorola Solutions. In his role at Calipsa, Brian drove revenue growth and go-to-market integration. He has also served in senior leadership roles at BriefCam, Blaize, VCA Technology, Wincor Nixdorf and ObjectVideo building and leading sales organizations, partner ecosystems, global commercial strategies, and closing seven-figure enterprise deals.

Commercial strategy, global sales team development, partner ecosystem enablement, and scaling complex technology into repeatable business results are among Brian’s strengths. He has successfully expanded companies into new verticals, increased market share, and accelerated recurring revenue growth. Brian received his MBA in Management & Finance from Southern Methodist University and a BA in Marketing and Business Administration from Carthage College.

Ross Taylor, VP Software Engineering, has worked at Quanergy since January 2014. He oversees all algorithm and software development toward Quanergy’s product roadmap. Mr. Taylor has been developing LiDAR and robotics systems and software for more than 20 years. Prior to joining Quanergy, he worked primarily on NASA and DoD LiDAR programs including 3D inspection of the Space Shuttle, planetary rover navigation, and roadside change detection. In addition, he worked on robotics control problems including NASA’s Robonaut. Mr. Taylor received his Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering from The University of Texas and his Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Louisiana Tech University.

Gerald Becker is a highly accomplished and visionary leader in the physical security industry, with over 21 years of experience. Currently serving as the Vice President of Market Development and Alliances at Quanergy, Gerald brings a wealth of expertise and a strategic mindset to drive innovation and growth.

With senior positions at SAFR by RealNetworks, N3N (a Cisco-backed startup), and a leading national systems integrations firm, Gerald has consistently made significant contributions to the industry. His deep understanding of emerging technologies and market dynamics has allowed him to successfully develop and implement cutting-edge security solutions.

Gerald’s academic background includes an MBA in Information Systems from the University of Redlands and a B.S. in Technical Management from DeVry University, providing him with a strong foundation in both business strategy and technical expertise.

As an industry thought leader and technology evangelist, Gerald is known for his ability to identify emerging trends, forge strategic alliances, and translate them into actionable strategies. He actively participates in industry associations, conferences, and panels to share his insights and contribute to the advancement of physical security practices.

With his exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and deep industry knowledge, Gerald Becker continues to shape the future of physical security, driving technological advancements and making a lasting impact on organizations and communities worldwide.

David is an experienced commercial executive with a strong record of driving growth and strengthening market presence across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. With more than two decades of leadership in industrial innovation, security technology, and smart sensing, he has consistently delivered strategic expansion, operational discipline and long term customer value.

Prior to Quanergy he spent ten years at Bosch security leading international business development initiatives, followed by thirteen years at Genetec, where he held senior responsibilities in business development and product development. In these roles, he contributed to global go to market strategy, ecosystem expansion, and the evolution of key product lines.

Having lived and worked in France, Germany, the UAE, India, and the Netherlands, he brings a multicultural perspective and the ability to navigate complex markets with clarity, consistency, and strategic focus.

As Director of EMEA Sales & Market Development, David oversees regional go to market strategy, partner engagement, and sustainable revenue growth.

Ronita Oto is a financial professional with a wealth of experience in finance and a passion for helping companies towards financial success. She brings years of experience in the finance industry, with a focus on financial management, budgeting, and strategic planning. She has worked with established companies and start-ups, helping them navigate financial challenges and achieve their goals.

Previously, she has held roles such as Assistant Controller at Home 365, and Sr Finance and Accounting Manager at Aisera. Her educational journey includes an MBA in Accounting and Financial Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance, graduating with honors.

As a Director of finance here at Quanergy her primary goal is to ensure the financial stability and growth of the company. She will work closely with the executive team to develop and execute strategic financial plans and identify areas of improvement.

“I am thrilled to be a part of this dynamic team and look forward to utilizing my skills and knowledge to contribute to the company’s continued success.”

Ronita Oto

Alfred Riddle, Ph.D., VP of Hardware Engineering, has worked at Quanergy since September of 2018. He developed the M8-PoE, MQ, and was responsible for the release of the S3-2 NSO and WSO products. Prior to Quanergy Dr. Riddle worked on full-duplex networking at Kumu Networks and prior to that analog high speed semiconductor circuit design including 50GHz amplifiers and 20 GHz mixers at MACOM Technologies. Dr. Riddle has had a wide range of product, integrated circuit and software company experiences as well as teaching at Santa Clara University.

Declan Farrell is an accomplished engineering leader with over 20 years of experience in high-tech manufacturing, and more than a decade in management roles across globally recognized technology companies. As Director of Quality, Process, and Customer Success, Declan leverages deep expertise in manufacturing and process engineering to drive operational excellence, product reliability, and customer satisfaction.

With a strong foundation in all aspects of electronics manufacturing, Declan has built and led high-performance teams across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. He has spearheaded numerous New Product Introductions (NPI), designed and implemented robust quality systems, and optimized critical production processes using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Declan holds a Six Sigma Black Belt certification and is known for his energy, adaptability, and meticulous attention to detail.

His career includes leadership roles at companies such as Lucent Technologies, Infineon Technologies, and Finisar, where he managed distributed teams, leading global projects, and aligning stakeholders from engineering to operations to contract manufacturers. He has also played pivotal roles in customer success, product management, and technical sales, bringing a unique blend of engineering depth and customer-facing insight to every project.

Declan holds a Master of Engineering and a First-Class Honours BSc in Technology.

When he’s not driving quality improvements or leading process innovation, Declan is an enthusiastic endurance runner, participating in half, full, and ultra-marathons. He is a proud member of MENSA.

Tamer Hassanein, Chairman and Co-Founder, has served as a General Partner of Rising Tide, an early-stage Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm, since November 2011. Mr. Hassanein previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Timeline.com, Inc. Mr. Hassanein previously served as President of Fuel Powered, Inc. (acquired by Animoca) from 2011 to 2012 and as Monetization Guru and founding team member of Zong, Inc, from 2007 through its acquisition by PayPal in 2011. Mr. Hassanein was also the co-founder of Foghorn Games LLC which was acquired by Playsino in 2012. Mr. Hassanein is an advisor and shareholder in AxiomZen, the venture studio that launched CryptoKitties, Dapper Labs, ZenHub, Toby, and Routific. He has invested in 75+ early-stage companies in the Deep Tech, Fin Tech, Healthcare, Gaming, and Blockchain industries. Mr. Hassanein holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of San Diego.

Simon Vine, Vice Chairman and Co-Founder, is a serial investor in tech companies. He provides his US and European portfolio companies with advice on strategy and business development and helps them in fundraising.

Over his career, Mr. Vine played many roles, including that of a corporate entrepreneur who built many new product lines and spearheaded various IT and digitalization initiatives. In addition, he managed distressed debt projects and led in transitions and crisis management.

Mr. Vine worked at Société Générale and UBS. He was an Investment and Risk Committee member of a Luxembourg-based investment firm.

Mr. Vine holds an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School and a Ph.D.

Mr. Vine is a 9X author and a speaker on Risks, Uncertainty, and various Management Transition issues.

OVER THIRTY YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE IN MANAGEMENT OF INVESTMENT COMPANIES, TELECOM AND IT PROJECTS ON MAJOR INTERNATIONAL MARKETS.

Alexander Turkot, Board Member, Director, and Co-Founder, was born in 1961 in Tashkent, USSR.

He holds MSc in Electrical Engineering and PhD in Economics.

In 1990 Mr. Turkot repatriated to Israel and till 1998 worked in various IBM structures as a technical project leader and later as a senior project manager and strategic adviser in many large IT projects for various FORTUNE-500 companies over the world, such as Principal Financial Group (USA), Kawasaki Heavy Industries (Japan), AGF Insurance (France), Norwich Union Insurance (UK), TransNet (South Africa), MIGROS (Switzerland), ELVIA Insurance (Switzerland) and others.

In 1998 Mr. Turkot founded his first start-up company, specializing in various aspects of IT-consulting for large banking and insurance institutions. During next 5 years Mr. Turkot founded several Hi-Tech start-up companies, served as Board Member and Director in several IT and Telecom companies on behalf of his clients.

In 2008 he joins MySpace (at this time world No.1 social network platform). Within next 2 years Mr. Turkot serves as CEO and Managing Partner of MySpace Eastern Europe.

In 2013 Mr. Turkot founds Maxfield Capital Partners, $100M venture fund with focus on early and growth stage IT and Telco companies. Maxfield Capital Fund I has in its portfolio more than 25 companies in USA, UK, Israel, Finland, Austria, among them such industry leaders and fast growing companies as Dr.Chrono, Houstt, Finnest, 3S Money, Machinio, ViiSight etc. As of EoY’21 Fund recorded 10 successful exits.

Mr. Turkot directly participates in strategic management of investment projects in Media, IT and Telecommunication industries in USA, Israel and UK, serves as a board member in 6 companies around the world, speaks at most prominent technology conferences as TechCrunch, WebIT, DLD etc., mentoring and judging international acceleration and incubation programs in Israel, USA and UK.

Robotics & Automation Executive | Over 100 Patents | CTO / CIO / Board Advisor

Dr. Greg Cole is a pioneering leader in robotics and automation, with a proven track record of introducing advanced technologies into industries where they’ve never been used before, including neurosurgery, mining, life sciences, manufacturing, and logistics. He has served as Chief Innovation Officer, CTO, and strategic advisor to startups and Fortune 500 companies alike, leading cross-functional teams to launch intelligent, perceptive, and highly optimized automation solutions.

Greg’s work spans MRI-compatible surgical robots, AI-driven lab automation, autonomous material handling systems, and sensor-integrated mining platforms. Across each domain, he brings a rare ability to translate deep technical expertise into scalable, real-world impact. He holds over 100 patents granted and applied for, and is widely recognized as a thought leader at the intersection of robotics, perception, and system intelligence.

As a board member or advisor, Greg brings unmatched insight into product strategy, technical diligence, and the practical deployment of next-gen automation technologies.

John Moran is a seasoned operations and engineering executive who advises Quanergy Solutions on product realization, quality, and large-scale operational strategy. He currently serves as Head of Product and Technical Operations at Palo Alto Networks, where he leads initiatives that align engineering innovation with scalable product delivery.

He brings deep experience across Engineering & New Product Introduction (NPI) Management, Business Operations, Shared/Central Engineering, and Quality Assurance. Previously, John spent many years at Cisco in multiple executive leadership roles, where he led global functions spanning engineering operations, program management, quality, escalations, customer satisfaction, supply continuity, value engineering, and product realization. He oversaw operations for Cisco’s Core networking portfolio, including Data Center, Cloud Networking, Wireless, Service Provider, and Enterprise routing/switching, Optical, IoT, Small Business, and served on the company’s Emerging Talent Council, Contingent Labor Council, and Values Engineering Board.

He also founded Develop@Cisco, the company’s first global designer conference, and acted as an executive champion for inclusion, diversity, emerging talent, quality, and value engineering. John additionally served on Mercer University’s National Engineering Advisory Board.

John holds a B.B.A. from Mercer University. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as a U.S. Army Aviation Officer, completed U.S. Aviation Flight School, and served in multiple operational assignments, including three combat deployments, earning numerous awards and commendations.

His certifications include Six Sigma Black Belt, Master Program Manager Professional, Master Lean Six Sigma, and the U.S. Army Combined Logistics Advanced Course.