Where does Thomas Fenal work?

Thomas Fenal is CSO & Co-founder of Gentian.

Where did Thomas Fenal go to school?

Thomas Fenal studied at Centre for Alternative Technology (Master of Science - MS, Sustainability and adaptation to climate change); The Open University (Energy and sustainability).

Thomas Fenal

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CSO & Co-founder at Gentian

London, England, United Kingdom

FoundedGentian

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CSO & Co-founder at Gentian

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Gentian's investors · 2

Launch Alaska Investment FundAnchorage TechstarsBoulder · $220K checks

Co-founders at Gentian

Daniel WhiteCEO & Co-founder

Karen DayCOO & Co-founder

Dusty GedgeCo-founder

Experience

GentianFounder & Chief Strategy Officercurrent2025 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
GentianCo-founder & CTO2020 — 2025London Area, United Kingdom
GentianSustainability Entrepreneur2019 — 2024Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Airbus Defence and SpaceEnvironmental Specialist2021 — 2024Stevenage, England, United Kingdom
Airbus Defence and SpaceSystem Development Manager2019 — 2021United Kingdom
Airbus Defence and SpaceHead of UK Avionics department / Board member of Avionics international division2015 — 2019Stevenage, England, United Kingdom
Airbus Defence and SpaceProject Manager of the Avionics of Sentinel 5 Precursor satellite (Air Quality mission)2013 — 2017Stevenage, England, United Kingdom
AstriumInnovation and Business Development - Chef Technical Office2013 — 2015
AstriumFunctional Verification and AOCS Manager2012 — 2013
AstriumAOCS Architect / Work Area Manager2008 — 2012Stevenage, England, United Kingdom
l'Homme et l'EnvironnementRenewable Energy and Management consulting2011Madagascar and London

Skills & more

BiodiversityClimate Change Adaptation

Languages English · French

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Thomas Fenal?: CSO & Co-founder at Gentian
Where does Thomas Fenal work?: Thomas Fenal is CSO & Co-founder of Gentian.
What companies did Thomas Fenal found?: Thomas Fenal founded Gentian.
Where did Thomas Fenal go to school?: Thomas Fenal studied at Centre for Alternative Technology (Master of Science - MS, Sustainability and adaptation to climate change); The Open University (Energy and sustainability).

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