About us
Leading the Offshore Energy Frontier
SwitcH2 B.V., established by two seasoned veterans in the offshore realm of oil, gas, and renewable energy, boasts a cumulative expertise of five decades. Their extensive backgrounds encompass engineering, project management, subcontracting, and financing for large-scale infrastructure projects.
With a proven track record, SwitcH2 specializes in the design and successful execution of diverse projects, including FPSO’s, drilling vessels, installation vessels, offshore cranes, and renewable energy systems.
As part of its strategic expansion, SwitcH2 is poised to undertake multiple projects, taking on the overarching high-level project management responsibilities for the construction of FPSOs. This forward-looking approach positions SwitcH2 as a key player in the dynamic and evolving landscape of offshore energy projects.
Founders
Bob Rietveldt
- Technical Director
- Naval Architect & Marketing degree
- 30+ year experience in offshore oil, gas and renewable energy engineering
- Former owner of Sea of Solutions with successful exit
Saskia Kunst
- Managing Director
- MBA (Rochester / Nyenrode) & International Directors Program (INSEAD)
- 30+ years of experience in shipping, ports and infrastructure, and in oil, gas and renewable energy
- Former MD of SBM Offshore
- Independent Chair and Director
Team
George Dodoros
- VP Commercial and Business Development
- MSc in Management of Technology at TU Delft
- 12 years of working experience in process design and EPC
- Commissioning and start-up of large ammonia systems (production and storage)
- New project development for green ammonia
David Frost
- Senior Finance and Commercial Manager
- Chartered Accountant, BBusSc in Finance at University of Cape Town, Financing & Investing in Infrastructure at Bocconi University
- Specialised in techno-economic modelling, commercial analysis & financial structuring for large-scale capital projects
- 6+ years of prior experience with Deloitte, advising international clients in the Energy & Resources sector
- Technologies includes low-carbon hydrogen production & transmission, water desalination, solar PV, wind, BESS & geothermal
Ruben Sepulveda San Jose
- Project Manager
- MEng and BEng in Chemical Engineering and BSc in Environmental Sciences
- Extensive experience in management (project, control, and operations), process engineering, R&D and business development for EPC, asset owning, and manufacturing companies
- SME in PEM and alkaline electrolysis, cooling, and vent systems
- Scrum master
Gillis de Wit
- Offshore Design Engineer
- MSc in Offshore and Dredging Engineering at TU Delft
- Specialised in hydro-, structural- and soil mechanics for offshore renewable energy technologies
- Interested in the development of integrated offshore renewable energy projects
Nadja Berger
- Process Design Engineer
- MSc in Chemical and Process Engineering at RUG
- Specialised in high-temperature electrolysis and renewable energy technologies
Steef van Teijlingen
- Junior Process Engieneer
- BSc in Process and Chemical Engineering from THUAS
- Specialised in green ammonia production, storage and distribution technologies
Onur Yilmaz
- Finance Intern
- MSc Honours in Finance and Investments at RSM
- 2 years work experience at Big 4 consultancy, sell-side M&A and family office in emerging markets
- Passionate about project finance, energy sector and high-growth environments
Suzy Sargit
- Office Manager & Executive Assistant to the MD
- Enrolled in BSc in Economics and Business Economics at UvA
Vianney Dubois
- Advisor Corporate Finance
- MSc in Finance
- 20+ years of working experience in data analysis and fact-based decision making
- Co-founder of various start-ups in the finance and data analytics industry
Supervisory Board
Marco Beenen
On behalf of BW Offshore
- CEO of leading global FPSO provider BW Offshore (listed, Norway)
- Chairman Board of Directors BW Ideol
Wim van Aalst
On behalf of DOC
- 40+ years experience as shipping professional
- Former owner of Nile Dutch
Leen Poldervaart
Member, independent
- 40+ years experience in Oil, Gas & Renewable Energy
- Former VP business development SBM Offshore
Steven Lak
Experienced Chair, independent
- 40+ years of executive and non-executive experience
- Former chairman Evofenedex, Deltalinqs, former director Port of Rotterdam
Technology Partners
SwitcH2 is supported by 2 strong shareholders, BW Offshore and Dutch Oceans Capital, which stepped in mid-2022. SwitcH2 secured a EUR 4 million grant from RVO, the Dutch execution arm of the Ministry of Economics & Climate Matters in December 2022 for Project OFFSET, a four-year program aimed to advance the technology in certain areas of our FPSO, including the direct use of seawater in the electrolysis process.
