Stéphane Vernède

CEO & Co-founder

Stephane Vernede is the CEO and Co-founder of Enwise, a cleantech company pioneering solutions for the circular economy. Recognized as the 2021 Young Green Tech Entrepreneur of the Year, Stephane leads the deployment of distributed green power plants that convert organic waste into green fuel. His innovations assist major global clients—including PepsiCo, Sinarmas, and Dohler, in reducing their carbon footprints and achieving net-zero targets.

Prior to his entrepreneurial venture at Enwise, Stephane built a distinguished career in industrial R&D and product management at Alcan. As a Research Team Leader and Development Manager, he specialized in industrial process, playing a pivotal role in developing advanced simulation models to solve complex process challenges. His work successfully bridged the gap between fundamental research and industrial application across France and China.

Stephane holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), where he was awarded the 2008 Prof. R. Wasserman Prize for the best research work in the field. A distinguished researcher, his work has been featured in Science, and his portfolio includes 11 published articles and 12 patents.

With multidisciplinary expertise spanning materials engineering, data analysis, and anaerobic digestion systems, Stephane is a recognized thought leader and frequent speaker on bioenergy and sustainable industrial innovation.

Zhuoya Li

COO & Co-founder

Zhuoya Li is the COO and Co-founder of Enwise, where she drives the company’s operational excellence, overseeing financial management, supply chain logistics, and procurement strategies. A distinguished entrepreneur, Zhuoya was recognized as the winner of the Shelovestech China competition, highlighting her impact in the technology and innovation sector.

Prior to establishing Enwise, she built a robust career bridging legal frameworks and corporate procurement across France and China. Her experience includes serving as a Purchasing Manager at Sanofi, where she managed complex tenders and framework contracts, and as a Paralegal at Xie Li Law Firm, specializing in international intellectual property disputes. Earlier in her career, she acted as a Consultant for the World Organization for Animal Health, playing a critical role in diplomatic negotiations regarding avian influenza strategies.

Zhuoya holds an impressive portfolio of advanced degrees that combine legal expertise with business acumen. She earned a Master of Purchasing from Grenoble Business School, a Master of International Business Law from Université Paris Descartes, and a Master of European Law from the prestigious Université Paris I - Panthéon-Sorbonne. She initially established her legal foundation with a Master of Laws from Southwest University of Political Science and Law. A native speaker of both French and Mandarin, Zhuoya possesses a unique ability to navigate and bridge European and Chinese business environments.