James Basden
Founder at Zenobe Energy Ltd.
Profile
James Edward Stewart Basden is the founder of Oliver Wyman Energy Group Ltd.
(founded in 1999) and Zenobe Energy Ltd.
(founded in 2017).
He currently holds director positions at Bess Holdco 1 Ltd., Bess Holdco 2 Ltd., Bess K Barn Ltd., Bess Claredown Ltd., Bess Aylesford Ltd., Bess Hill Farm Ltd., and Zenobe Rental 5 Ltd.
He previously held the position of CEO at Trimingham Ltd.
and Interim CEO at Lotus Cars Ltd.
He was also a Director at Caterham Cars Ltd.
from 2005 to 2009.
He held Principal positions at Andersen Consulting LLP (GB), Burson-Marsteller Ltd., and CSC Index, Inc. Mr. Basden received an undergraduate degree from the University of Durham and an MBA from London Business School.
James Basden active positions
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Bess Holdco 1 Ltd.
Bess Holdco 1 Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Bess Holdco 1 Ltd. operates as an investment holding company. The company was founded on March 16, 2017 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | 2017-07-10 |
Bess Hill Farm Ltd.
Bess Hill Farm Ltd. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Part of Zenobe Energy Ltd., Bess Hill Farm Ltd. is a British company that gives a second life to electric vehicle batteries by using them for on-site static power and portable power. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2017. Zenobe Energy's Innovation Centre in Portsmouth is dedicated to accelerating fleet electrification and driving innovation in the electric transport sector. The company's vision is to enable the transition to zero-carbon, non-polluting power and transport systems through the innovative use of battery storage. | Director/Board Member | - |
Bess K Barn Ltd.
Bess K Barn Ltd. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Part of Bess Holdco 2 Ltd., Bess K Barn Ltd. engages in the production of electricity. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2017. | Director/Board Member | 2017-07-10 |
Bess Claredown Ltd.
Bess Claredown Ltd. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Part of Bess Holdco 4 Ltd., Bess Claredown Ltd. engages in the production of electricity. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2016. | Director/Board Member | 2017-08-17 |
Zenobe Energy Ltd.
Zenobe Energy Ltd. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Zenobe Energy Ltd. engages in the provision of power solutions. It offers battery storage services to commercial EV (electric vehicle) fleet operators, utilities, industrial, and commercial businesses. The company was founded by Nicholas Duncan Beatty, James Edward Stewart Basden, Steven Gerrard Christianne Meersman in 2017 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Founder | 2016-12-31 |
Bess Holdco 2 Ltd.
Bess Holdco 2 Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Bess Holdco 2 Ltd. was founded in 2017 and is based in London, UK. and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom. The British company's vision is to enable the transition to zero-carbon, non-polluting power and transport systems through the innovative use of battery storage. Zenobe, a leading energy storage provider, is dedicated to accelerating fleet electrification at their innovation center in Portsmouth. The private company is testing and identifying the best solutions for fleet electrification, and driving innovation in the electric transport sector. Zenobe is helping to achieve net zero by 2050 by making electric vehicle fleets affordable now and dramatically improving air quality. | Director/Board Member | 2017-07-10 |
Zenobe Rental 5 Ltd.
Zenobe Rental 5 Ltd. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Part of Zenobe Energy Ltd., Zenobe Rental 5 Ltd. provides bus chassis services to facilitate the deployment of electrical vehicles. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2019. | Director/Board Member | 2019-10-07 |
Bess Aylesford Ltd.
Bess Aylesford Ltd. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Part of Zenobe Energy Ltd., Bess Aylesford Ltd. engages in the production of electricity. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2016. | Director/Board Member | 2017-08-28 |
Former positions of James Basden
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Caterham Cars Ltd.
Caterham Cars Ltd. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Caterham Cars Ltd. manufactures and designs racing cars and motor vehicles. It offers upgrades accessories, braking ancillaries, clutches gearboxes, and engines. It also provides new and pre owned car sales, servicing, parts, and aftersales, and hire car fleet services. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Dartford, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | 2009-10-01 |
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Training of James Basden
University of Durham | Undergraduate Degree |
London Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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Private companies | 15 |
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Andersen Consulting LLP (GB)
Andersen Consulting LLP (GB) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Andersen Consulting LLP provides accounting services. Its services include accounting, tax and business consulting. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
Burson-Marsteller Ltd.
Burson-Marsteller Ltd. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Burson-Marsteller Ltd. operates a public relations firm. The firm offers consumer and brand marketing, corporate and financial communication, future perspective trend analysis, healthcare communication and market access, crisis management and media relations. It provides its clients with counsel and program development across the spectrum of public relations, public affairs, reputation and crisis management, digital strategy, advertising and other communications services. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
Trimingham Ltd.
Trimingham Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Trimingham Ltd. operated as a venture capital firm. It specialized in investments in management buyout, development capital, and secondary investments. The company was founded in 1999 and was headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Finance |
Lotus Cars Ltd.
Lotus Cars Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Lotus Cars Ltd. builds, manufactures and commercializes sports cars. It also manufactures front and rear crash structures. The company was founded on January 1, 1967 and is headquartered in Norwich, GB. | Distribution Services |
Caterham Cars Ltd.
Caterham Cars Ltd. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Caterham Cars Ltd. manufactures and designs racing cars and motor vehicles. It offers upgrades accessories, braking ancillaries, clutches gearboxes, and engines. It also provides new and pre owned car sales, servicing, parts, and aftersales, and hire car fleet services. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Dartford, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Durables |
CSC Index, Inc. | |
Oliver Wyman Energy Group Ltd.
Oliver Wyman Energy Group Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Oliver Wyman Energy Group Ltd. operates as a holding company with interest in providing management consulting services. It operates through its three divisions: Consulting, Ventures and Networks. The company was founded in 1999 by James Basden, Kevan Jones and François Austin and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
Bess Holdco 1 Ltd.
Bess Holdco 1 Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Bess Holdco 1 Ltd. operates as an investment holding company. The company was founded on March 16, 2017 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Finance |
Bess Holdco 2 Ltd.
Bess Holdco 2 Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Bess Holdco 2 Ltd. was founded in 2017 and is based in London, UK. and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom. The British company's vision is to enable the transition to zero-carbon, non-polluting power and transport systems through the innovative use of battery storage. Zenobe, a leading energy storage provider, is dedicated to accelerating fleet electrification at their innovation center in Portsmouth. The private company is testing and identifying the best solutions for fleet electrification, and driving innovation in the electric transport sector. Zenobe is helping to achieve net zero by 2050 by making electric vehicle fleets affordable now and dramatically improving air quality. | Finance |
Bess K Barn Ltd.
Bess K Barn Ltd. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Part of Bess Holdco 2 Ltd., Bess K Barn Ltd. engages in the production of electricity. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2017. | Utilities |
Bess Claredown Ltd.
Bess Claredown Ltd. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Part of Bess Holdco 4 Ltd., Bess Claredown Ltd. engages in the production of electricity. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2016. | Utilities |
Bess Aylesford Ltd.
Bess Aylesford Ltd. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Part of Zenobe Energy Ltd., Bess Aylesford Ltd. engages in the production of electricity. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2016. | Utilities |
Zenobe Energy Ltd.
Zenobe Energy Ltd. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Zenobe Energy Ltd. engages in the provision of power solutions. It offers battery storage services to commercial EV (electric vehicle) fleet operators, utilities, industrial, and commercial businesses. The company was founded by Nicholas Duncan Beatty, James Edward Stewart Basden, Steven Gerrard Christianne Meersman in 2017 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Producer Manufacturing |
Bess Hill Farm Ltd.
Bess Hill Farm Ltd. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Part of Zenobe Energy Ltd., Bess Hill Farm Ltd. is a British company that gives a second life to electric vehicle batteries by using them for on-site static power and portable power. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2017. Zenobe Energy's Innovation Centre in Portsmouth is dedicated to accelerating fleet electrification and driving innovation in the electric transport sector. The company's vision is to enable the transition to zero-carbon, non-polluting power and transport systems through the innovative use of battery storage. | Utilities |
Zenobe Rental 5 Ltd.
Zenobe Rental 5 Ltd. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Part of Zenobe Energy Ltd., Zenobe Rental 5 Ltd. provides bus chassis services to facilitate the deployment of electrical vehicles. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2019. | Consumer Durables |
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