Meet the Team
Directors and founders, Dr Malpede, Dr Rosiello and Dr MacVicar have over twenty years of experience in developing and commercialising innovative technology. Their first successful venture, SMAR Azure Ltd, remains a market leader in software for the marine industry.
Managing Director​
Dr Sabrina Maria Malpede
​Dr Sabrina Malpede is the co-founder and Managing Director of ACT Blade Ltd and SMAR Azure Ltd.
She has nearly two decades of experience in the design, development, and commercialization of innovative solutions first in the yachting and now in the wind energy industry.
Technical Director​
Dr Donald MacVicar
​Donald manages the R&D team, coordinates the technical activities, and leads the interactions with suppliers and technical advisors.
He has substantial experience of building mechanical systems and R&D planning, deriving great satisfaction from resolving the engineering challenges that inevitably arise in innovative projects.
Chief Specialist​
John Rimmer
​John has more than 20 years of experience in blade design and manufacturing.
Before joining ACT Blade, John was Senior Director of Rotor Engineering and Managing Director of the Vestas blade manufacturing operation the UK. John as a background in material engineering and material science.
Finance and Non-Executive Director​
Prof Alessandro Rosiello
​Alessandro focuses on financial management, and the development of business plans and long-term strategies.
He has a PhD in Economics from the University of Strathclyde. He is a Prof of Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Finance at the University of Edinburgh Business School.