Gerardo Lecuona studied Electronic Engineering. He holds an MSc in embedded systems design from the Advanced Learning and Research Institute in Switzerland and a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA). In 2008 Gerardo joined Newave SA, the Swiss UPS manufacturer, as an R&D engineer, developing modular uninterruptible power supplies. Gerardo participated in the design of the third generation of three phase modular UPS technology and a range of transformerless uninterruptible power supplies. In 2012 Gerardo was appointed to lead Newave’s Research and Development organization. In February 2012, Newave was acquired by ABB and in 2013 Gerardo was appointed to lead the Technology Division as Technology Director for UPS. In 2015 Gerardo co-founded Centiel. In his role of Global Sales Director, Gerardo is bringing Centiel’s leading technology to the market and building Centiel brand as the world’s most innovative UPS manufacturer.