Neverest Katsande

Inspirer
DISC Type : di

Director of Commissioning at Origin Energy

Greater Sydney Area, Australia

Overview

Neverest is the Director of Commissioning at Origin Energy, shaping Australias energy transition. With a background in engineering from the University of Zimbabwe, he has enabled the delivery of over 4GW of renewable energy, specializing in large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) and solar projects over the last decade.

He is passionate about the sustainable and responsible use of technology and innovation in the energy sector. He actively participates in the battery storage community by attending global events and sharing insights on new developments, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and industry contribution.

He is known for his ability to build high-performing teams from scratch and motivate them to succeed.

Personality Overview

Generous

Decisive

Fast Adopter

They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.  They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Topics They Care About

Battery Energy Storage
His work focuses on delivering 1GW of BESS, and he actively follows industry news and attends events on BESS operations and data.
Renewable Energy
He has a proven track record of enabling over 4GW of renewable assets, including large-scale solar and battery projects, since 2016.
Australia's Energy Future
His professional headline explicitly states his role in "Shaping Australia’s Energy Transition, " indicating a focus on national energy strategy.

Media Appearances

Neverest has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2024
Director of Commissioning at Origin Energy
12-2020
Testing & Commissioning Manager at PowerBase
10-2019 - 11-2020
Testing & Commissioning Manager at Signal Energy Australia Pty Ltd
7-2018 - 10-2019
Testing & Commissioning Manager at Downer
11-2017 - 7-2018
Testing & Commissioning Manager at Sydney Light Rail

Education

BSc Engineering Honours from University of Zimbabwe

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Insights For Selling To Neverest

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation
  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally
  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product

DONT's

  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Neverest is

  • Product value plays a big role, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Neverest

  • If they do not firmly believe in you, they will refuse without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Neverest move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Neverest take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Neverest

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