LEADERSHIP TEAM

Broad leadership experience

Making decisions based on value to our customers, community, and environment

The Orange EV leadership team has a history of success developing and introducing innovative products and services, including multiple types of electric vehicles.  Orange EV pure electric terminal trucks are proven to save money while being safer, more reliable, and preferred by drivers and management alike.  Our extensive business and technical experience in the automotive industry and with alternative fuels is complemented by expertise starting and growing successful businesses.

Orange EV is deeply committed to continuous improvement, and to delivering industrial electric vehicles that are better for the earth, people, and the business bottom line.

Executive Team

The Orange EV executive team drives the company’s commitment to leadership and continuous improvement in the electric vehicle industry, drawing upon extensive and varied experience in the automotive industry and electric vehicle/powertrain development.

Kurt Neutgens, Co-Founder & CEO

With a career focused on vehicle design and improvement, Kurt brings more than 17 years of experience from Ford Motor Company in 20+ positions across powertrain, calibration, quality, NVH, and program management. He served as Engineering Manager of the Ford F-150 and co-led Ford’s $2 billion EcoBoost program strategy and definition. In the EV space, Kurt launched Harlan Global’s electric line-up of airport tractors as VP of Engineering & Assembly, and introduced Electric Vehicle International’s first electric truck.

Antonio Alva, COO

Antonio joins Orange EV with more than 25 years of executive leadership across complex, multi-site organizations, most recently serving as COO and President with full P&L accountability across Engineering, Quality, Service, Production, and Procurement, the same five functions he leads at Orange EV. At MPI Engineered Technologies, he grew EBITDA from -2% to +15% in two years, and he holds an MBA from the University of Phoenix and a B.S. in Industrial & Systems Engineering from the University of Florida.

Joe Marsh, CFO

Joe Marsh is responsible for the company’s finance, accounting, IT and human resources. He brings extensive experience in investment banking, private equity and corporate finance. He has been instrumental in leading high growth businesses at inflection points. Prior to joining Orange EV, Mr. Marsh was the CFO at Pronghorn Logistics where he joined at its commencement of operations and helped scale the business until its sale to Hi-Crush. Previously, he served as the Vice President of Finance for RockPile Energy.

Dr. Zouhair Lazreq, VP of Engineering

Dr. Lazreq brings a career spanning aerospace, consulting, and automotive industries, most recently as Vice President, Global Engineering for Bridgestone Americas, where he led the engineering function for Firestone Airide. His background also includes leadership roles at Ford Motor Company and Dana, where he oversaw engineering and operations across more than 120 facilities in 26 countries. He holds a Ph.D. in Acoustics and Vibrations from the University of Technology of Compiègne, France, and a master’s in engineering management from Wayne State University.

Zack Ruderman, VP of Sales & Marketing

Zack Ruderman brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across marketing, sales, and general management. He leads Orange EV’s sales, marketing, and brand evolution. Before joining Orange EV, Zack served as VP of Marketing at Heartland Food Products Group, where he refreshed and expanded the Splenda brand. He also held leadership roles at Jarden, Newell Brands, Royal Oak Enterprises, and General Mills, supporting major brands including Honey Nut Cheerios, Betty Crocker, and Box Tops for Education.

Jason Dake, VP of Legal & Regulatory Affairs

Jason Dake is responsible for all legal and governmental interactions for Orange EV. Jason has more than 22 years of in-house counsel experience including Senior Legal Counsel (Americas) for Cargotec Holding, Inc., Counsel and Secretary for Cargotec Holding Inc. (including all of its US subsidiaries), Deputy General Counsel for DeLaval Inc., and General Counsel for Avanex Inc.