Ali Javidan is a hands-on engineer with a history of leading pioneering teams at Tesla, Google, and Zoox. As an early hire at Tesla, Ali built the very first Model S and was responsible for early-stage testing and development for all vehicle programs. Prior to founding Range Energy, Ali architected the prototyping and experimental operations org – xOps – at Zoox, supporting the ground-up development of all vehicle platforms at the company. At Google, Ali led the ATAP Skunkworks team where he filed 15 patents in the areas of micro-machining, additive manufacturing, and robotics, and supported the development of the Soli radar chip, Jacquard conductive textiles, and Tango mapping tablet. Ali spent his early career at Caltrans and as a racing team engineer, and currently serves as a venture partner at R7.

Fei brings deep expertise in scaling cost-effective hardware businesses, global manufacturing, and operational excellence. His leadership will enable Range to industrialize its technology, accelerate deployments, and build the operational foundation required for long-term growth. Prior to joining Range, Fei served as President of Flex Asia and the IDE8 business unit in Shanghai, where he built and scaled an organization focused on cost-effective, efficient execution of innovation and product development. A key highlight was his role as President of Mass Market Consumer Products at Motorola Mobility, which contributed significantly to the $12.5 billion acquisition by Google in 2011.

Kyle Foley has more than a decade of engineering experience at the forefront of the EV industry. As Head of Engineering at Range Energy, Kyle is responsible for system architecture, supply chain strategy, program planning, project execution, and leading the technical team. Prior to joining the company, Kyle led powertrain development for the world’s first purpose-built robotaxi vehicle platform at Zoox, and was the lead engineer for high voltage systems at Tesla for its Model S, Model X, and Model 3, along with Mercedes B-class platforms. In his younger days, Kyle could be found building hybrid cars, fixing snowmobiles, and crewing yachts in Mexico. Outside of work, Kyle is an avid mountain biker, surfer, and skier.

Collin MacGregor is a systems engineering and functional safety specialist with more than a decade of experience across commercial aviation, autonomous vehicles, and heavy-duty electrification. As Head of Product and Systems Engineering at Range Energy, he leads product architecture, safety strategy, and cross-functional development for the company. Prior to Range, Collin helped advance Zoox’s purpose-built robotaxi from prototype to driverless operations, developing safety cases, fault-management frameworks, and operational readiness processes. Outside of work, he can usually be found traveling, cooking, or wandering through museums.

Brandon Harris is a supply chain leader with diverse experience across aerospace, automotive, and consumer electronics. Brandon led powertrain and thermals sourcing for the Zoox autonomous robotaxi, developing deep relationships with critical automotive suppliers. At Microsoft, he led sourcing activities for power supply and batteries for the iconic Surface and Xbox product lines. More recently, at Meta, Brandon led groundbreaking projects within the Connectivity organization with the mission to provide ingenious internet solutions to underserved communities in third-world countries and impoverished areas.

Michael Pearson has 15 years of experience in enterprise financial management and leadership roles. He has a proven track record of driving growth and operational improvements in both startups and established organizations. Having started his career in the heavy-duty truck industry, Michael’s hands-on expertise spans finance, sales, logistics, and business operations. Today, at Range Energy, he focuses on aligning financial strategy with the company’s mission to support the future of clean transportation.

Matthias Deininger is an operations leader with experience scaling complex hardware and manufacturing programs. At Range Energy, he is responsible for building and optimizing operational processes, driving cross-functional execution, and supporting the transition from prototype to production. Prior to joining Range, Matthias held roles across operations, manufacturing, and program management, where he focused on improving efficiency, supplier coordination, and production readiness in fast-paced, high-growth environments. His expertise spans production systems, logistics, and continuous improvement, enabling teams to deliver reliable, scalable solutions.