Key Personnel
Our Team
Dave Sharp
General Manager – Founder
After many years of fixed solar energy system design, development and installation, Dave developed EcoQuip’s first generation mobile solar tower in his home driveway in 2013 after recognising a need for a reliable, cost effective and ecofriendly alternative to the diesel fuelled mobile lighting equipment.
A mechanic by trade, Dave’s practical knowledge and drive for innovation led EcoQuip on a global quest to identify the capabilities required to develop a “step change” technology to disrupt the traditionally diesel fuelled mobile lighting tower market. The process identified a unique US military equipment manufacturer and aerospace electronics technology partners to assist EcoQuip to create the EcoQuip technology platform.
Dave’s ability to find third party capability to achieve ‘moon-shot’ technology objectives has been instrumental to the development of EcoQuip’s equipment solutions. Dave is also an executive director of Volt Power Group Limited (ASX: VPR).
Richie Simmonds
Workshop Manager
Richie joins EcoQuip Australia as Workshop Manager, bringing more than 13 years of experience with Komatsu Australia in field service, workshop operations, team leadership, and heavy equipment maintenance. Richie has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality outcomes in demanding mining and construction environments, with extensive expertise in diagnostics, repairs, commissioning, and maintaining equipment to OEM standards. He has successfully led major retrofit projects, coordinated workshop and field service teams, and worked closely with tier-one clients including Alcoa, South32, BGC, and Heidelberg.
Richie’s practical leadership style, strong safety focus, and hands-on mechanical and DC systems knowledge make him a valuable addition to EcoQuip as we continue to grow and strengthen our operational capability.