We’re powering the diesel-free future.
Our Work
Accelerating the Path to Zero™.
The industrial sector obtains, moves, and transforms the materials required for clean energy. It also produces a quarter of worldwide carbon dioxide emissions. With First Mode’s decarbonization solutions, the industrial sector can reduce its carbon footprint today as it fuels the cleaner, more sustainable world of tomorrow.
Our Vision
A world without diesel.
Now is the time to transition to clean energy. Technologies exist to decarbonize the most polluting sectors of our global economy, and First Mode is dedicated to scaling proven solutions for immediate and long-term impact.
Our People
With deep capabilities in mining, technology innovation, and product manufacturing, we are equipped to address the complex needs of our partners.
Julian Soles
Chief Executive Officer
Mark Freed
Chief Financial Officer
Mornie Robertson
Chief People Officer
Matthew Blieske
SVP, Product
Paul McGinty
SVP, Operations
Garritt Chrzanowski
VP, Business Operations
Krunal Desai
VP, Research & Development
Laura Espling
VP, Finance & Accounting
Cecilia Ferreira
VP, Commercial
Joe Folk
VP, Engineering
James Percy Hughes
VP, Operations
James Smyth
VP, Strategy & Pricing
Amy Pearson-Wales
Head of Global Corporate Affairs
Will Smith
Head of Legal
Siobhan Avenell
Sr. Director, People
Bill Huntington
Sr. Director, Hardware Manufacturing
Aidan Morgan
Sr. Director, Digital Insights
Matt Daley
Group Technical Director at Anglo American
Craig Fish
Group Head of Portfolio Management at Anglo American
Chris Fraser
Board Member
Maggie Scholtz
Board Member
Julian Soles
Chief Executive Officer
LOCATIONS
The urgency of our global mission requires an equally global team.
London, UK
First Mode has a corporate office in London.
Seattle, Washington, USA
First Mode’s primary engineering hub, R&D lab, and global manufacturing facility are located in Seattle.
Centralia, Washington, USA
First Mode’s Centralia Proving Grounds include offices, a warehouse, a heavy equipment shop,
and an extensive network of haul roads for testing.
Perth, Australia
First Mode has an office and R&D lab in Perth.
Johannesburg, South Africa
First Mode has an office in Johannesburg.
Santiago, Chile
First Mode has virtual operations in Santiago.
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Our solutions make it possible by starting at the source.
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