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Driven by a passion for clean energy, Mr Bhanot founded Staten Solar in 2008 after selling his last venture in the software field. Staten has since constructed over 25 MW of projects; Developed over 100MW project pipeline and evaluated/ invested in over 60MW of solar projects.

In the US, Staten is exclusively focused on the California C&I market at this point. In addition to a stellar execution team, the company has relied on several innovations to successfully compete in the hypercompetitive California market. These include Sub-Grade installations and Levee Mount Systems (first in the world!) for large Agricultural clients; and global supply chain optimizations.

In India, Staten has designed, developed, constructed and invested primarily in the utility scale plants. The company enjoys a healthy project pipeline of about 50MW and plans to develop/construct around 500MW assets in the next 18-24 months.

Sandipan holds an MBA from Hass School of Business, University of California, Berkeley and a B. Tech. in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Technology, Varanasi. He is also an invited Charter Member of TiE (www.tie.org) where he volunteers his time mentoring numerous startups that come to him for advice.

Sandipan spent the first 20 years of his career in the high tech industry creating managing, marketing and selling complex software systems to design and verify semiconductors and systems at companies such as Cadence and Synopsys.

In his spare time, Sandipan loves to read, listen to interesting podcasts, spend time with his family. cook and ponder the creation and meaning of this and other parallel universes.

Tom brings to Staten extensive background implementing financial processes and controls for private and public companies in the services and manufacturing sector. He has served as the CFO of publicly listed companies for over two decades. Prior to Staten, Tom was the CFO at Sigma Designs and prior to that Catalyst Semiconductors. Earlier in his career, Tom was controller, division controller, and finance and accounting manager for various well-respected companies including Sanmina Corp and NEC Electronics.
Throughout his career Tom has achieved profitable growth by developing strategic and operating financial plans that prioritize investments across multiple business units. He has created and scaled finance organizations, led the implementation of several financial systems, negotiated and led real estate transactions, led the investor relations functions and played a key role in several strategic financings. At Staten, Tom is helping build a world-class financial organization and processes that can support the company’s explosive growth.
In his spare time, Tom loves to drive, be with nature and take good care of his trees. He holds a Bachelors in Accounting from San Diego State University.

George is a dynamic sales and marketing executive with over 20 years’ experience focused on execution and results and who has led high performing teams.
Prior to joining the solar industry, George spent 13 years with Comcast where he was constantly recognized for delivering results in the highly competitive California market space.
At Staten, George is responsible for strategic planning and building strategic relationships across the African continent.
George holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Kenyatta University. He likes looking for undiscovered running trails to train in his quest to compete in a major marathon every year.

N.N. Batabyal thinks that increasing access to energy is critical for ensuring socio-economic development in the world’s poor countries. He joined Staten India to help serve underprivileged people by increasing their access to Solar Energy.
N.N. Batabyal has a total experience of more than 25 years in multiple industries and has worked with European Companies like Icap Sira, Forbo Helmitin. Before joining Staten India, he was Company Secretary & Legal Counsel for PFIZER group Company (Capsugel) where he was responsible for Legal, Cross border transaction, compliance, and Corporate Governance.
He has managed IPO, Right Issues, Merger Amalgamation, Financing from Institution, Venture Capital, Business development, Project Implementation, Cross border transaction and is a fine blend of Legal & Finance with International Exposure. He has also travelled to Europe, South Africa, Bangladesh and Ethopia for various assignments.
He served on the Board of Directors of HLC, as Alternate Director to Medini of Icap sira in their joint venture in India and also in Labotron Instruments Ltd (which works for Lieca USA).
Mr. Batabyal is Fellow Member of ICSI and holds a LL.B degree from university of Calcutta and B.com (Hons ) From Burdwan University. He also holds certificate in personnel management and financial management from Jadavpur University . He loves to travel and explore the various cultures of this world.
He was born in Shantiniketan West Bengal, the Place of Rabindranath Tagore. The calm serenity and purity of Shantiniketan, where he grew up, helps him keep calm during complicated and stressful negotiations.
N.N.B. Believes in High Thinking and Simple Living philosophy, and loves to spend times with his Family.

Napoleon comes to Staten with over 45+ years of combined EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) experience that spans three continents in the world. His profound expertise and industry acumen bring exceptional leadership qualities to the board.

Napoleon has extensive experience as a project manager and supervisor in electrical distribution of aerial and control systems. He has led the entire process of revision, budgeting, contracting and administration for almost 135 environmental projects in Venezuela. Napoleon has always had a passion for nature and the environment, and from 2017 he has been able to take his diverse skillset and focus them in the solar industry.

As the Director of Construction at Staten, Napoleon is responsible for overseeing all aspects of planning, procurement, construction, project management and commissioning of small & large-scale solar projects in California.  He leads a project execution team of well-educated professionals to fulfill all the construction commitments.

Napoleon has a Bachelors in Electrical Engineering from Universidad Central de Venezuela and a Masters in Control Systems from the Imperial College, London. In his free time, Napoleon loves to take nature walks. He also enjoys spending time with his family and learning new skills of self-sufficiency.