Frans Tjallingii

Frans Tjallingii is the CEO of 7 Generation Capital, a company dedicated to facilitating the transition of medium and heavy-duty fleet operators to electric vehicles through an innovative "Vehicles as a Service" model. This approach combines vehicle leasing and charging infrastructure into a single monthly payment, aimed at simplifying the electrification process for businesses.1 3 4

Professional Background

Tjallingii has over 20 years of experience in various sectors, including clean technology, fintech, and maritime services. Before joining 7 Generation Capital, he served as the Board Chair and Director for the Port of Prince Rupert, which is recognized as North America's fastest-growing port for transpacific trade. He held this position from May 2017 until September 2019.1 2 Additionally, he co-founded First Coin Capital, a blockchain advisory firm that was successfully sold to Galaxy Digital in 2018.3

His entrepreneurial spirit is further illustrated by his involvement in several other ventures:

Co-Founder and Board Chair of Foundations for Social Change, focusing on innovative solutions to homelessness.
Co-Founder and Director at Circular Rubber Technologies Inc., which works on recycling rubber from end-of-life tires.1 3

Education

Frans Tjallingii holds two master's degrees:

A Master of Science (MSc) in Marine Biology from the University of Groningen (1994-1999).
An MBA in International Business Management from the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (2002-2004).1 2

Vision and Impact

Under Tjallingii's leadership, 7 Generation Capital aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions by making electric vehicle adoption accessible and cost-effective. The company is particularly focused on last-mile delivery and waste management sectors, where electrification is proving beneficial due to operational patterns conducive to electric vehicle use.5 6

Frans Tjallingii's diverse background in governance, entrepreneurship, and environmental sustainability positions him as a key player in advancing the transition to cleaner transportation solutions.