Li-Ion Batteries and e-Systems Consultant. Business Growth Strategist.

Carlos Freire Trigo

Carlos is an electronics engineer, sailor, and entrepreneur specializing in lithium batteries, marine electrical and electronics, and interconnect solutions. He seamlessly blends innovation, strategy, business, and technology, with a natural talent for identifying areas of improvement and optimizing processes.

He holds an Executive MBA in Operations Management and additional certifications in Lean Manufacturing, Process Optimization, Procurement, Battery Energy Storage Systems, and Computer Systems, among others.

Carlos has participated in numerous racing projects, including four America’s Cup campaigns or SailGP. Notably, he was part of the winning team in the 34th edition with BMW Oracle and more recently contributed to the 37th edition with American Magic.

He has also developed several successful ventures, including VMG Racing Electronics, a well-known company behind top racing and large sailing yacht projects, the marine technology learning platform “Learn from Bow to Stern”, and Endurance Motive, a lithium battery factory based in Spain that reached the BME Growth Stock Market in just three years.

As a navigator, Carlos has competed in various international circuits across different classes, including TP52, GP42, Soto40, Swan45, and Wally Class, among others.

Currently, he works as an independent professional, offering technology and business services to companies in the maritime sector, spanning commercial, racing, and leisure markets.