Our People
Together, we’re forging a new path to a clean energy future by leveraging the expansive knowledge, expertise, passions and experience of each individual.

A diverse team from all over the world enjoying exceptional career opportunities and flexible working arrangements.
Empowering 100% of our team with flexible working arrangements.
Gelion encourages and fosters work-life balance alongside productivity.
Our vibrant team represents more than 13 countries from around the world.
Our workplace is enriched by diverse perspectives and varied experiences.
More than a third of our team experienced career growth.
We are committed to nurturing and growing talent within the organisation, demonstrated by internal moves and role changes in 2023/2024*.
* Last updated April 2024.
Meet Our Team
Alfonso Ballestas-Barrientos
Research Manager – Zinc
For Alfonso Barrientos, being able to apply his expertise at Gelion is a dream come true.
WatchEllen Hemming
IP Manager
For Intellectual Property & Quality Control Coordinator Ellen Hemming, the opportunity to work at Gelion is all about being part of the bigger picture.
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Adam Inchley
Battery Engineer

Alfonso Ballestas
Research Manager - Zinc

Amit Gupta
Chief Financial Officer

Angela Nikolic
Lab Manager & Safety Officer

Aria Pezzimenti
Adminstrative Assistant

Ben Mason
Executive Support & Office Manager

Bianca Bucciarelli
People & Culture Advisor

Colin Peng
Battery Scientist

Ellen Hemming
Intellectual Property Manager

Emma Dyer
General Manager, People & Culture

Goran Klingberg
Applications Engineer

Henrik Brakel
Research & Development Engineer

Henry Williams
Lead Mechanical Engineer

Holly Devlin
Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Jacob Carpenter
Commercial Manager

Jeneane Susas
Marketing Specialist

John Wood
Chief Executive Officer

Louis Adriaenssens
Chief Technology Officer

Luna Pandiella-McLeod
Lab Assistant

Martin Schneider
Principal Research & Development Engineer

Michael Lanfranconi
General Manager, Research & Innovation

Ming Lee
Project Coordinator

Nathan Hukins
Lab Assistant

Nettie She
Financial Accountant

Nick Batt
General Manager, Engineering & Operations

Philip Sanchez
Project Manager

Rahul Barman
Data Integration Lead

Rejaul Kaiser
Senior Battery Scientist

Sandy Wood
Database Administrator

Santosh Sathyanarayana
Mechanical Engineer

Shufeng Zhao
Formulation Scientist

Stuart Rayner
Commercial Director

Tom Ellis
Chief Scientist

Yaser Beyad
Battery Scientist
“We take our responsibilities under the relevant Australia and UK Safety Acts very seriously. I am pleased to report that our commitment to keeping workers safe is strongly supported throughout the organisation. This is further reinforced through regular information consultation and ongoing safety committee meetings. ”
Angela Nikolic | Lab Manager & Safety Officer | Sydney, Australia
“With diverse expertise across electrical, mechanical, and remote monitoring disciplines, Gelion’s engineering team is ideally positioned to lead the development and delivery of stationary battery systems. Our collaboration with strategic technical partners further strengthens our ability to address complex integration challenges.”
Goran Klingberg | Applications Engineer | Torp, Sweden
“As a battery research scientist at Gelion, the focus is on advancing Lithium-Sulfur (Li-S) technology by addressing various technical challenges. Gelion’s collaborative environment fosters innovative research and problem-solving, supported by an inclusive work culture that values creativity and continuous learning. With a diverse team dedicated to developing sustainable energy solutions, Gelion strives to build a greener future through pioneering battery technologies.”
Rishi Prasad | Research Scientist | Mumbai, India
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