David is an internationally experienced and proven technology leader in the industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), energy management, and connected lighting sectors. With a career marked by leadership roles across significant international businesses, he has served as Executive Vice President, Northern Europe of ABB’s Electrification business division, President and CEO for Philips Lighting (UK and Ireland), and in strategic positions with Rockwell Automation (UK and Ireland) and Schneider Electric (Sweden and Romania). Notably, David has also been a former Chairman of eEnergy, demonstrating his versatility and leadership in the energy sector. His expertise extended into the electric vehicle (EV) charging industry as the former Chief Sales Officer and Member of the Executive Board for Tritium, a global manufacturer of EV charging solutions, showcasing his commitment to advancing sustainable technologies. David holds an MBA and a degree in electronic engineering and physics, underpinning his technical and strategic capabilities in navigating and leading through the complexities of modern technological landscapes.
David Nicholl
Co-founder and friend of eEnergy
David is an internationally experienced and proven technology leader in the industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), energy management, and connected lighting sectors. With a career marked by leadership roles across significant international businesses, he has served as Executive Vice President, Northern Europe of ABB’s Electrification business division, President and CEO for Philips Lighting (UK and Ireland), and in strategic positions with Rockwell Automation (UK and Ireland) and Schneider Electric (Sweden and Romania). Notably, David has also been a former Chairman of eEnergy, demonstrating his versatility and leadership in the energy sector. His expertise extended into the electric vehicle (EV) charging industry as the former Chief Sales Officer and Member of the Executive Board for Tritium, a global manufacturer of EV charging solutions, showcasing his commitment to advancing sustainable technologies. David holds an MBA and a degree in electronic engineering and physics, underpinning his technical and strategic capabilities in navigating and leading through the complexities of modern technological landscapes.