Sander Jacobs is an accomplished global business leader and Co-Founder and CCO of Renewance, Inc., where he oversees the development and execution of the company's commercial strategy. With a profound passion for enabling the safe and sustainable utilization of batteries, his drive supports the societal transition to e-mobility and renewable power generation. Sander excels in providing strategic solutions to clients, ensuring they receive optimal benefits from the products and services offered. His leadership enables Renewance to deliver services and software solutions that support the safe and sustainable management of industrial batteries throughout their lifecycle. Under Sander's guidance, Renewance has achieved remarkable growth, scaling from zero to $20 million in revenue and expanding the team to over 80 employees by 2024. He also played a pivotal role in securing Series A funding in 2024 and led the team to win the prestigious $1 million DOE Recycling Prize from 2019 to 2022.
Sander's career spans over two decades, marked by significant contributions in diverse industries, including renewable energy, transportation, and manufacturing. Before founding Renewance, he held leadership roles at global organizations such as GE, Wabtec Corporation, DSM, and Momentive Performance Materials. His expertise includes commercial strategy, global business development, new product introductions, and market expansion. At VMI Group, Sander served as Sales Director for the Tire Division, where he led cross-functional account management initiatives, achieved record-breaking order intake, and drove profitability growth.
At Wabtec Corporation, as Sr. Director of Global Sales for Marine & Stationary Power, Sander introduced innovative low-emission marine engine technology, resulting in over $120 million in orders. He also secured the largest order in the marine business's history, valued at $35 million, and captured significant market share in North America.
Sander's time at GE Energy Storage was instrumental in building an international commercial organization and driving business growth from zero to $50 million. His efforts included pioneering new markets and utilizing innovative methodologies like lean startup principles. Across his career, Sander has excelled in leading high-performing teams, fostering customer loyalty, and delivering transformative results. His passion lies in delivering service that exceeds expectations and creates mutually beneficial outcomes.