A Catalyst for Capital and Climate Action
Simon is responsible for the global commercial and partner relationships for GIGATONS and GRIDSERVE Global. With extensive commercial experience, he started his career in commercial roles with the likes of Tesco and DSG international. Simon was instrumental in an early speech AI venture now owned by Microsoft before joining the board of Ecotricity – the world’s first renewable energy utility.
Simon’s credentials are particularly well aligned with GIGATON’s as he created the UK’s first national EV charging network, in addition to pioneering new businesses in telco, wind energy, and spearheaded the world’s first diamonds made from carbon removed from the atmosphere!
Meeting the Commercial Challenge of a Global Organisation
At GIGATONS, Simon will oversee the commercial strategy of GIGATONS and GRIDSERVE Global focusing on defining and implementing contemporary commercial initiatives and business development to deliver exponential impact in the fight against climate change. Simon’s expertise in structuring commercial agreements and cultivating partnerships along with his extensive environmental experience will be pivotal in ensuring GIGATONS can grow to unprecedented levels.
Simon Crowfoot on Joining GIGATONS
“I am delighted to be joining GIGATONS to help bring the speed and scale that’s needed on a global basis.” said Simon. “By working with excellent partnerships, we can significantly accelerate the transition to lower carbon transportation and other industries. The GIGATONS team have world leading expertise to deliver at this critical time in the fight against climate change.”
About GIGATONS
Headquartered in ADGM, Abu Dhabi, UAE, GIGATONS is a next-generation technology and funding platform business accelerating gigatons of CO₂ reductions by scaling Net Zero Transport and Critical Power Infrastructure. By mobilising and tokenising capital, and integrating blockchain, AI, and leading-edge sustainable energy technologies, GIGATONS’ GIGA Protocol unlocks scalable, verifiable, and impactful transition era opportunities worldwide. Building on the success of GRIDSERVE, the UK’s leading sun-to-wheel EV charging business created by the founders of GIGATONS, the business aims to replicate and expand these achievements globally.
GIGATONS invites public and private sector stakeholders to join them in scaling solutions that accelerate the flow of capital into net zero infrastructure with measurable, verifiable CO₂ reductions. Together, we can achieve gigatons of impact, drive economic growth, and secure a sustainable future for all.
For further information contact:
Will Spragg
+447528307499
Jessie Wilson
Jessie.wilson@greenhouse.agency
+447763540629