Nir Brenmiller, a long-time core member of the company's executive team and family, transitioned from Deputy CEO to CEO in May 2026 to lead the company's commercial expansion phase.
Early Life: Nir Brenmiller has been deeply integrated into the development of the company's thermal storage technology alongside his family members, playing a key role in the company's internal growth for over a decade.
First Break: His role as Deputy CEO and Board Member provided the necessary operational oversight to bridge the gap between technical development and commercial deployment, leading to his appointment as CEO.
Path to CEO: Nir stepped up from his long-held position as Deputy CEO in May 2026, replacing founder Avi Brenmiller (who remains Chairman), as part of a strategic shift to focus on aggressive commercial scaling and the deployment of the 'bGen' thermal energy storage system.
Original Vision: To commercialize proprietary thermal storage technology to replace fossil-fuel boilers in industrial applications.
Nir Brenmiller represents the transition from the company's formative R&D period under founder Avi Brenmiller to a new phase focused on commercial execution and operational discipline. Having served as Deputy CEO, he possesses intimate knowledge of the company's bGen technology and industrial partnerships. His appointment in May 2026 marks a generational pivot, signaling the Board's intent to professionalize leadership while maintaining continuity in vision and strategic goals.
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