Jamal Burki is an accomplished technology and business leader with a proven track record of pioneering innovations in both the telecommunications and renewable energy sectors. In the 1990s, Jamal played a pivotal role at Motorola, spearheading the development and deployment of cutting-edge telecommunications technologies that transformed the nascent industry. His work ranged from software engineering to leading large-scale global rollouts, setting benchmarks for quality and rapid innovation.
Over the last decade, Jamal has been at the forefront of the battery-based energy storage revolution, holding executive leadership positions at IHI Corporation and GE Energy Storage. As President of IHI Terrasun Solutions, he drove the development of solar-plus-energy storage systems, enabling the transition to renewable energy for some of the world’s largest developers and IPPs. At GE, he led the expansion of energy storage operations from 3 to 25+ countries, delivering comprehensive projects and fostering strategic alliances globally.
Currently, as Co-Founder and CEO of Renewance Inc., Jamal is advancing the sustainable transformation of the energy and motive industries. Under his leadership, Renewance has deployed over 20 gigawatt-hours of energy storage, decommissioned over 100 megawatt-hours of systems, and delivered specialized field services and battery remanufacturing. The company's digital platform, RenewanceConnect, integrates AI technologies to optimize asset lifecycle management and regulatory compliance.
Jamal’s career is marked by his ability to blend deep technical expertise with strategic vision, driving innovation and operational excellence across diverse industries. He is passionate about creating sustainable solutions that power the global transition to renewable energy.