Our Team
The story
Creating clean, affordable energy for everyone.
Flag Turbines journey began with Eric, Maarten and Rob, who saw the potential of vertical axis wind turbines (VAWT’s) to create a new wave of renewable energy for society. Their aim was simple: to create turbines that would bring power back to the people. To Flag Turbines, the future of energy is clear… and clean. By creating affordably priced turbines, we can give individuals access to cheaper energy. Having scalable turbines that can be tailored to fit individuals’ demands will allow energy creation where it is most needed. Making turbines easy to install and maintain gives individuals and communities the ability to take control of their own energy production, even in the most remote and off-grid locations.
Renewable energy should also mean that the turbines producing it are truly good for the environment. Built using less materials and no advanced or composite materials, so that the turbine is recyclable and carbon-negative. The turbines should also work with nature, creating as little visual or audio disruption as possible, minimizing the disturbance to the environment. To turn this vision into reality the team formed BLOwN. Together with their team of innovative engineers and scientists, they have undergone rigorous designing, testing and redesigning, striving to stay true to these principles and deliver a truly game-changing turbine that will revolutionise the energy system as we know it.
Founders
Maarten van Oeveren
Chief Executive Officer (R&D-1/VA-4)
Graduated mechanical engineer and business administration, certified lead quality auditor. Had
leadership
roles in Dutch Special Forces, new product and production line development teams. Experienced
manager
in high tech projects, ranging from high volume military equipment, automated guided trucks and
automotive production lines.
With a very strong conceptual and pro-active approach. Relies on physics, dares to extrapolate,
and strong analytical skills to continuously improve.
Maarten is married with three children.
Eric Caron
Chief Technical Officer (R&D-1/ VA-3)
Graduated mechanical engineer, with a broad set of competences to create mechanical designs. His experience ranges from sensitive measurement systems to large automated driving trucks. Always designing for industrial production, based on state-of-art design and production tools and
technologies.
With a very practical approach, to ensure first time right design. ”If we don’t know, we test it”.
Eric is married with three children.
Rob van de Pijpekamp
Sr. Mechatronical Engineer, engineering consultant (R&D-2)
Graduated electrical and automotive engineer. Strong background in mechatronic system research and control, safety and airplane flight controls, automated vehicle controls. Strong in conceptual
thinking and fast forward acting to demonstrate with proof-of-concepts.
Extensively using already existing designs and state-of-art concepts. Improving these with out-ofthe box
ideas and a broad range of knowlegde and skills. Loves to learn by doing.
Together with his wife runs his creative Art-and-Tech business.
The Team
Marijn de Ruijter
Sr. Technical Purchaser (VA-3)
Mechanical buyer, with a wide suppliers network across Europe and Asia. Has a broad knowledge
of manufacturing processes, from production to corrosion protection and knows how to negotiate
and select suitable suppliers.
With a to-the-point approach to suppliers, requesting prices and initiating price and quality competition between suppliers. Hands-on and practical approach, not hesitating to call, visit or provides his ideas for better manufacturability.
Andy Rogerson
Director, focussing on Strategic Partnerships, People and Performance
An experienced Executive and Entrepreneur who has built and sold businesses, in the Staffing and Human Resources sectors. More recently interested in the circular economy/green energy and helping emerging businesses. Leads from the front with energy and creativity. Carries a passion for developing others and enjoys watching colleagues grow and achieve success.
Andrew Pindar OBE
Advisory Board Member
British businessman and philanthropist recognized for leadership in global logistics and maritime industries through GAC Pindar. Passionate about sustainability and marine conservation and has played a pivotal role in promoting sailing worldwide. Andrew is also deeply involved in charitable initiatives focused on youth development and community engagement.
Roderick Roodenburg
Designer
Martijn Hage
Graphic Designer
Scipio Houtman
Olympic Sailor, Clean Sailor ambassador
Emmanual Vannier
Point of Contact New Zealand
Ian Nimmo
Board member
