Neill Lane

Neill Lane is an experienced executive leader with a proven track record in creating start-ups and building high-growth companies, particularly in the energy sector.1 He served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Global Cooling, Inc. and its division Stirling Ultracold from May 2009 to March 2020.13

Key aspects of Neill Lane's career include:

1. Leadership at Stirling Ultracold:

   • Led the company in introducing disruptive technology to the established biological refrigeration market.1
   • Raised capital and restructured the company to focus on manufacturing and marketing ultra-low temperature freezers.1
   • Built the Stirling Ultracold brand into an award-winning premium brand, promoting energy efficiency and sustainability in the life sciences freezer industry.1

2. Other notable positions:

   • Chief Strategy Officer at Stirling Ultracold (March 2020 - October 2021).1
   • Co-founder and President of Blight to Bright LLC (July 2008 - April 2009).12
   • Executive in Residence at TechGROWTH Ohio (September 2008 - April 2009).12
   • CEO of Sunpower Inc. for 10 years before joining Global Cooling.2

3. Current roles:

   • Investor Member at Queen City Angels (December 2021 - Present).1
   • Board Member at My Green Lab (January 2017 - Present).1
   • Advisor, board member, and angel investor.2

4. Achievements:

   • Led Stirling Ultracold through four rounds of fundraising.2
   • Established cleantech manufacturing in Appalachian Ohio.2
   • Holds two United States patents.1

Neill Lane's expertise includes executive leadership, entrepreneurship, market analysis, raising capital, organizational development, international strategic partnering, product development, R&D management, IP competitive assessment and licensing, and new business development.1