Meet the Loowatt Team
UK | MADAGASCAR
Our team believes that no individual, community or environment should face the burden of poor sanitation.
We have passionate and dynamic individuals working in the UK and in Madagascar.
We have passionate and dynamic individuals working in the UK and in Madagascar.
Virginia Gardiner
CEO
Virginia is the original inventor of Loowatt toilet system. Prior to starting Loowatt in 2010, she spent 7 years working with award-winning product and design companies including Dwell Magazine, and wrote for publications including Metropolis and The New York Times. Virginia holds a joint Masters in Innovation Design Engineering from the Royal College of Arts and Imperial College London and a BA from Stanford University in Comparative Literature. virginia@loowatt.com Fernanda Costa
TECH TEAM LEADER
Fernanda leads the development and design of Loowatt’s polymer toilet refills, processing and product usability and lifecycle. Fernanda has 12 years in design and commercial development of novel packaging systems and products for large consumer clients including TetraPak, McDonalds and Pret A Manger. Her post-graduate degree focussed on closed-loop treatment of packaging consumables in biological systems. Fernanda holds an MA in Industrial Design from University of the Arts London. fernanda@loowatt.com Iain Purves
SENIOR Engineer
Iain has led innovation in waste treatment, handling and logistics for Loowatt since joining the team in 2010, including developing Loowatt’s UK and Madagascar digestion systems. Iain has seven years of experience in product design and prototyping, including the creation of innovative industrial scale waste pre-processing machinery, and the development and delivery of anaerobic digestion systems in the UK and Madagascar. MEng Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College London. iain@loowatt.com Fernanda Rielli
PROCESS ENGINEER
Fernanda Rielli is the Process Engineer responsible for Loowatt’s supply chain management. Fernanda has 5 years experience in the automotive industry with companies such as Peugeot Citroën, Navistar International and Volkswagen. Fernanda has a comprehensive understanding of quality requirements, working in supplier quality engineering and addressing quality issues during warranty periods. She holds a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering. |
Mary Roach
COO
Mary leads the development of Loowatt’s work in global underserved markets. Since 2010 Mary has been supporting and investing in emerging market start-ups through roles at Ceniarth, the GSMA, and M-KOPA. She previously worked with GE Power Generation and Engineers Without Borders Canada. Mary holds an MBA from Oxford University and a Bachelors in Chemical Engineering from McGill University. mary@loowatt.com Zack M. Duffin
Communications Manager
Zack has been working with Loowatt since 2016 and manages Loowatt’s communications. His focus lies on graphic design, digital marketing, video production and photography. Zack has worked as a freelance designer, working closely with businesses and creative groups to produce bespoke artworks, logos and other branding elements. He holds a First Class Honours degree in Art & Design from the University of Leeds. zack@loowatt.com Harry Welfare
Design Engineer
Harry specialises in product development and manufacture, including expanding the use of additive manufacturing to optimise Loowatt’s design process. Previously Harry was a design engineer at a tier one automotive supplier, developing both future concept and mass production products for the likes of Aston Martin, Jaguar Land Rover, and Volvo. He holds a BSc in Product Design Engineering from Brunel University London, specialising in the optimisation of 3D printing technologies. harry@loowatt.com Martin Carter
HEAD OF DELIVERY
With a history of embedding foundations for scalable production, Martin is focused on optimising Loowatt’s supply and production processes. Drawing on a breadth of experience from both start-up and large companies Martin developed his holistic business exposure to Director level. Martin attended Loughborough University where he obtained a Bachelors of Engineering degree in the field of Materials Engineering. |
Babacar Diallo
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT
Babacar is at the core of Loowatt’s finance team and has been responsible for developing budgets and maintaining our streamlined finance function. Babacar has been working in the private sector as a Financial Analyst for the last 3 years, advising corporations on their financial decisions. Babacar is a part-qualified accountant studying towards his ACCA qualification. He holds a MSc in Financial Management, Consultant and Management Control from IDRAC, Lyon, France. Laurence Reilly
SALES DIRECTOR
Prior to joining Loowatt, Laurence worked for a leading UK event supplier and has over 25 years experience in sales across a range of industries. Laurence’s role at Loowatt involves the development and formalisation of sales processes and long term service agreements, as well as securing strategic partnerships and driving revenue through bespoke hardware sales to international clients. A former soldier serving across the globe, Laurence brings experience and professionalism to the team. Megan Woodworth
PROJECT Engineer
Megan is a project engineer overseeing the growth and expansion of the Loowatt network and operations within the UK and new developments. Previous to joining Loowatt in September 2017, she worked as a process engineer for Maersk Oil for 4 years in the US, Denmark, and Qatar. Megan has wide-ranging experience designing, improving performance, and optimizing efficiency of energy systems. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, with a minor in renewable energy, from Colorado School of Mines. |
