Bill B. Weil

Mr. Bill Weil joined Ludgate as a portfolio manager, with responsibility for identifying, executing and managing investments for Ludgate in the Environmental/Cleantech sector.
Prior to joining Ludgate, Mr. Bill Weil worked for Environmental Resources Management as a consultant, gaining exposure to the environmental impacts across a wide variety of sectors.
Previously, Mr. Bill Weil was responsible for analysing companies, new technologies and markets as the General Manager of Strategy and Portfolio for Royal Dutch Shell in their Renewables and CO2 division.
Whilst at Shell, Mr. Bill Weil managed a large scale project, to develop algae based fuels, from initial concept through to formation of the joint venture company called Cellana in December 2007.
Latterly, Mr. Bill Weil gained experience in cleantech venture investing working with Vantage Point Venture Partners.
He brings a strong international network of contacts in the environmental arena.
Mr. Bill Weil graduated with honours from the University of Pennsylvania’s intensive Management & Technology programme, with degrees from both Wharton and the School of Engineering.
Following various operational experiences, including helping to turn around a start up in the metals sector, he completed an MBA at INSEAD.