Scott L. Daniels

About

Accomplished and visionary technology executive with over 25 years of leadership in the energy and clean technology sectors. A recognized authority in distributed energy resources, electrification, and advanced energy management, with a distinguished track record of driving investment strategy, fostering innovation, and spearheading the commercialization of cutting-edge technologies. Proven ability to build and lead high-performing global teams, forge strategic partnerships, and deliver impactful results in dynamic market environments.

Areas of Expertise

Executive Leadership | Capital Raising | Investor Relations | Mergers & Acquisitions | Investment Strategy | Negotiations | Organizational Culture | C-Suite Advisory | Innovation | Intellectual Property Management | Technology Integration | Opportunity Discovery | Portfolio Management | Customer Engagement | Cross-functional Collaboration

Professional Experience

Star Charge Americas

Transitional Global Head of Engineering & Product 2025 – Present

• Spearheading US & European market entry, scaling local Engineering and Product divisions supporting rapid regional growth and was instrumental in securing a $3.2 Billion MSA for the US market.

• Defined US hiring strategies and headcount planning, establishing a flexible hybrid workforce model (FTE/Contractor).

• Serving as the executive bridge between Global R&D and US Sales, aligning technical roadmaps with regional commercial goals encompassing domestic manufacturing, procurement, compliance and tariff strategies.

BlackTeal Energy, Sacramento, CA

Chief Technology Officer 2024 – 2025

• Spearheaded the first successful global launch of a US-manufactured Cyber-Secure Intelligent Universal Battery Energy Storage Controls Suite, establishing market leadership.

• Played a pivotal role in fundraising activities, cultivating extensive relationships within the investment community and delivering compelling presentations to secure investor commitment.

• Defined and executed a comprehensive product vision and go-to-market strategy for a pioneering suite of cyber-secure intelligent energy controls, mobile microgrids, and battery energy storage products.

• Oversaw all aspects of engineering resource planning, including budget allocation, project timelines, talent acquisition and performance reporting.

• Established and operationalized an Intellectual Property Framework (IPF), leading to the development of 9 patent-pending innovations and 6 trademarks.

CSA Group, Cleveland, OH

Head of Energy, Power & Energy Storage 2022 – 2024

• Spearheaded the strategic direction and P&L for a diversified energy portfolio, driving substantial double digit financial growth and market expansion across energy storage, energy and power, e-mobility, and EVSE sectors.

• Championed global investment strategies, orchestrated key mergers and acquisitions, and provided executive oversight for marketing and pricing.

• Directed corporate business planning and evaluated the feasibility of new investments through thorough business case projections. Fostered and utilized strategic relationships with key industry associations and governmental entities, including the Department of Energy and national laboratories.

Powin Energy, Portland, OR

Senior Director, Head of Energy Storage Center of Excellence (CTO Functions) 2020 – 2021

• Architected and cultivated a high-performance, globally recognized team of specialized business and technical leaders, augmented by leading battery system experts.

• Identified and integrated novel technologies into battery systems, creating sustainable competitive advantages through strategic partnerships, alliances, and acquisitions.

• Generated performance guarantees worth hundreds of millions of dollars for all company products.

• Drove the strategic, in-depth characterization of energy storage products to fortify performance guarantees,

Schneider Electric, Boston, MA

Director of Technology & Business Strategy (Previous Roles: Product Manager, Technical Director) 2013 – 2020

• Directed and finalized rigorous due diligence for multiple high-value M&A transactions, strategic alliances, and investment targets, ensuring meticulous alignment with overarching corporate strategy and maximizing value creation.

• Transitioned core product lines, valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars, significantly enhancing market competitiveness and future revenue streams.

• Achieved and solidified recognition as the company's preeminent senior technical authority and thought leader in battery systems and energy storage, leveraging deep expertise and decisive leadership to guide strategic technological direction and influence industry best practices.

• Championed and institutionalized an innovative Opportunity Discovery Framework (ODF), and a mini-business plan methodology, thereby

Additional Experience

Competitive Intelligence Senior Manager, A123 Systems, Waltham, MA

Senior Business Analyst & Product Owner, EnerNOC, Boston, MA

Senior Business Analyst, GreatPoint Energy, Cambridge, MA

Strategic Development, Boston University Office of Technology Development, Boston, MA

Principal Scientist, TIAX LLC, Cambridge, MA

Strategy Consultant, Arthur D. Little Technology & Innovation, Cambridge, MA

Research Scientist, Starmet INC. (Nuclear Metals), Concord, MA

Education

Master of Business Administration

Boston University Graduate School of Management, Boston, MA

Graduated with Honors | Dean’s Achievement Scholarship

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Northeastern University College of Engineering, Boston, MA

Thesis: Design of Data Acquisition Systems for Real-Time Control and Off-Line Statistical Modeling of The Plasma Rotating Electrode Process for Metal Powder Production

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Northeastern University College of Engineering, Boston, MA

Honors: Magna Cum Laude, Academic Excellence | Member of Pi Tau Sigma, Tau Beta Pi & Golden Key National Honor Society

Affiliations

Schneider Electric Advisory Board

REON Technologies Advisory Board

Respire Energy Advisory Board

SEERGRILLS Advisor

UL 9540/9540A Battery Energy Storage Test Standard Technical Committee

Sigma Xi: Full member - Scientific Achievement in Clean Technology & Manufacturing

Tau Beta Pi & Pi Tau Sigma

Awards & Accolades

Sigma Xi full-member: Scientific achievement in Clean-Technology & Manufacturing

Patents / Inmventions

US-11283283-B2 · Advanced smart battery analytic and diagnostic systems and methods – Initial

US-11728673-B2 · Advanced smart battery analytic and diagnostic systems and methods – Expanded Scope

Patent Pending: HW Enabled Artificial Intelligence Battery Energy Storage Intelligent Controls

Patent Pending: HW Enabled Cybersecurity Battery Energy Storage Intelligent Controls

Can-Less Hot Isostatic Pressing: Metallurgical Net Shape Manufacturing Technology

Charged Vapor Aerosol Printing: Advanced Printing Technology

Charged Vapor Aerosol Fuel Injection: Internal Combustion Engine Emissions Reduction Technology