Flexidao announces the appointment of CEO, Michael Kessler, as the company continues to expand its team, scale its commercial operations, and enhance its product offerings.
Simone Accornero, current CEO and co-founder, will transition to Chief Product Officer, allowing him to focus more time on clients, thought leadership, product development and innovation. Simone has an extensive background in power system engineering and energy management consulting. He is a prominent figure in the corporate clean energy procurement space, shaping policy by participating in several influential committees and working groups.
Simone Accornero shares, “My transition to the role of Chief Product Office will allow me to continue elevating our clean energy management software offering whilst also upholding Flexidao's thought-leadership at such a pivotal time for energy-related carbon emissions policy. I am excited to welcome Michael and work together to continue the international growth of the business.”
Michael is a seasoned leader with over 20 years experience in scaling technology businesses internationally. He joins Flexidao from ReviewPro, where he successfully led business growth, resulting in global market leadership. Flexidao has recently signed a number of new international enterprise clients. With Michael at the helm, it aims to continue rapidly increasing its global customer base and delivering unmatched quality and service to users of its solution.
Michael Kessler says, “I am thrilled to join and lead the exceptional team here as the new CEO. Having had the opportunity to scale and expand businesses globally in the past, I am eager to leverage that experience with this talented group of people. The founders have built a strong foundation and the company is sufficiently funded for the next phase of growth. I aim to work closely with them, partners, and clients to take the business to new heights. The energy in this industry is palpable, and the possibilities ahead are exciting."
Julia Padberg, Partner at SET Ventures, says, "We are impressed by Flexidao's leading position as the go-to experts in corporate clean energy data and risk management. This year, global energy buyers and suppliers have rapidly increased their demand for Flexidao's software. The addition of Michael, with his impressive track-record of scaling successful software businesses, marks an important next step in driving sales growth alongside top-notch delivery and operations. With the continued support of its strong investor base and board, Flexidao is carving out a prominent place in the energy management sector.”