Welcome to the ATEC Family

We’re thrilled to have you at ATEC*. We know you’re going to be a valuable asset to our company and I’m looking forward to seeing you grow and develop into an outstanding employee that exhibits a high level of care, concern, and compassion for others. I hope that you will find your work to be rewarding, challenging, and meaningful.

To make your onboarding easy, personal and fun we have put together a little handbook for you.

Our Management Team

Ben Jeffreys

CEO

As ATEC’s CEO and strategic leader Ben has an unwavering commitment to unlocking the potential in others. Ben brings over 14 years experience in managing teams across social enterprise, international development and corporate sectors. Before his role at ATEC Ben worked as National Development Manager at SSE, Product Development Manager at Oxfam, and Retail Sales Executive at Westfield.

Anthony Alexander

CFO

Anthony heads our global finance function with goal-oriented leadership and cross-cultural expertise, as well as a passion for impact and value creation. He has a strong background in finance, strategy and operations. Anthony previously served as CFO at Oxfam International and Oxfam Australia respectively; prior to his 13 years at Oxfam, Anthony was the National Finance Manager at the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Wilm Rompf

HEAD OF PRODUCT & TECHNOLOGY

Wilm is driving the innovation and constant improvement of our products and technology at ATEC. With a background in industrial engineering, Wilm has over 12 years of international experience in technical process engineering across manufacturing and service industries. His expertise in managing technical teams and developing data driven environments will ensure ATEC products are world leading.

Mellisa Mazingi

CHIEF OF STAFF

Mellisa serves as a solution finder, culture champion and communications lead, ensuring ATEC's distributed team and operations run efficiently and effectively. She has over 15 years of experience across social enterprise, development and the private sector. Mellisa previously served as Director, Innovation at Women for Women International where she led programmatic and organizational innovation across country offices and affiliates in Africa and the Middle East, as well as Managing Director at Gone Rural Eswatini where she led business growth and impact creation. At ATEC, Mellisa leads processes, people and performance.

Bhushan Trivedi

CHIEF CARBON OFFICER

Bhushan has been at the forefront of carbon markets and the improved/clean cooking sector since 2012, bringing his expertise in developing and scaling high-impact, high-integrity carbon projects. With a background in mechanical engineering and a master's degree in environmental management, from his early days as a project developer to leading dynamic, high-performing global teams, Bhushan has been instrumental in shaping transformative solutions that drive both environmental and social progress. Deeply passionate about energy access for underserved communities, Bhushan is a firm believer in market-driven mechanisms as a force for meaningful change, championing the power of carbon markets to create sustainable, lasting impact—improving the lives of millions while accelerating global climate goals.

Shuvasish Bhowmick

COUNTRY DIRECTOR BANGLADESH

Shuvasish brings over 16 years experience in the clean energy sector and is currently serving as a Country Director of ATEC Bangladesh. He previously worked with renowned organizations, and has successfully led multiple national and international projects aimed at promoting clean energy.  A CSCM Certified professional from ISCEA, USA, Shuvasish obtained a MBA degree from the country’s reputed business school. He holds a bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering and is certified in Advanced Certified Business Administration from IBA, Dhaka university. He has been awarded as the Most influential marketing leader 2021 by CMO Asia.

Rahab Kagwanja

CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

Rahab has over 20 years of leadership experience in operations and supply chain, across renewable energy, clean cooking, manufacturing, FMCG and fintech sectors. Her expertise includes building and scaling efficient operations, from assembly setups, supply chain operations, last-mile distribution and retail operations. Rahab previously worked at M-Kopa as Global Head of Retail, Supply Chain & Logistics, as well as at Sunking as Head of Operations-Africa and at BioLite as East Africa Operations Manager. She brings hands-on leadership and deep expertise in supply chain, procurement, logistics, and operations management.

Now, that you're part of the family, we would like to tell you a bit more about us...

We are ATEC*, an innovative social enterprise from Australia that produces and sells custom-manufactured biodigester system that is designed for the challenging environments of rural small-scale farmers.  

ATEC* was founded in 2015 through a partnership of two Australian non-profits working in Cambodia, Engineers Without Borders and Live and Learn Environmental Education.  

Today, ATEC* employs 50+ staff in three different countries.  And we continue to grow.

And why are we doing this?   We exists to solve clean cooking.

Our goal is to be the global leader in clean cooking by 2030 through disruptive technology.

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How we do what we do

One team

Goal Orientated

Continuous Learning

A great superhero once said “with great power comes great responsibility”.  Yes, we know that was Spiderman, but what he said is true.  We at ATEC* know about our responsibility towards our customers but also towards ourselves and on another.

This is why we all agree on practising our three core values each and every day.  

Our way so far

2015

Small-scale farmers increase their revenue and decrease their expenses with biodigesters.

2016

ATEC* goes through a fast paced research and development process and commences the commercial production of its biodigester systems in Cambodia

2017

Global winner of CTI PFAN (Vienna Energy Forum).  ATEC* continues gaining traction and successfully closes its Series A Investment Round.

2019

ATEC* raised another US$1.6M in a Series B equity round to roll out the world's first PAYGO (pay-as-you-go) model for biodigesters as well as to expand its operations from Cambodia to Bangladesh.

2020-2022

ATEC* continues to scale up and launches its flagship product, eCook, which is an IoT electric cooking product range that uses electromagnetic induction technology combined with PAYGO and GSM capability to offer the highest quality cooking
experience to BoP global consumers at the lowest possible cost.  ATEC* also opens operations in Bangladesh.

Today

And you are now a part of this exciting new chapter.

Our Products

Alright. Now you know us a bit better. But have you seen our product in action yet?  


Electromagnetic Induction Stoves

Induction technology stoves that makes cooking cleaner, safer and more efficient for household cooking.

50% cheaper than LPG

Safest cooking solution on the market

eCommerce adapted

3 year warranty

Payments automatically updated through mobile money API integrations

Stove locks when payment isn't made

Bio

Converting farm waste into safe and clean biogas for daily cooking needs.

Commercially scalable, plug-and-play solution

Converts livestock manure into biogas and 20 tons of organic fertiliser.

Smart financing with our patented PAYGO monthly payment method.

Gas production of 1350-1800L per day

Each biodigester generates enough safe and clean biogas for all daily cooking needs.  

Let's get you ready

Our goal is to be the global leader in clean cooking by 2030 through disruptive technology.

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Your first day

Here’s a general snapshot of what you can expect on your first day.  

9:00 - 10:00: Call with HR to set up your remote office and get a general introduction to ATEC and your induction schedule
10:00 - 10:30: Check-in with CEO
10:30 - 11:30: Meet the team
12:00 - 13:00: Lunch
13:00 - 15:00: Time for yourself
15:00 - 16:00: GSuite Training
16:02 - 16:18: ILT Huddle
16:30 - 17:30: Time for yourself

Always check your Onboarding Plan and calendar for meetings/induction sessions.  
And please let us know if anything is unclear.

In the media

February 10, 2025

Purchase agreement on ATEC‘s Article 6.2 eCook 100% data-auditable carbon project in Malawi

Purchase agreement for emission reductions signed with KliK Foundation to contribute to Malawi’s and Switzerland’s national climate targets.

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November 28, 2024

ATEC Global & myclimate commence new 100% data-auditable eCooking project in Nepal

ATEC and myclimate have commenced a phase 1 project of 100% data-auditable carbon credits with their eCook IoT product in Nepal.

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July 1, 2024

ATEC closes US$3.75M Series A led by Schneider Electric Energy Access Asia & Spark+ Africa for Global South Expansion

ATEC closes US$3.75M Series A led by Schneider Electric Energy Access Asia & Spark+ Africa for Global South Expansion

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