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Robert Piconi
Chief Executive Officer at
ENERGY VAULT HOLDINGS, INC.
Net worth: 47 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Robert Piconi was the founder of Mesa Group Holdings GmbH, founded in 2011, where the title held was Chief Executive Director & Managing Director from 2011 to 2014.
Mr. Piconi is the founder of Energy Vault SA, founded in 2017, holding the title Chairman & Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Piconi is the founder of Energy Vault Holdings, Inc., founded in 2017, holding the title Chairman & Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Piconi was the founder of Pantheon Healthcare Group GmbH, founded in 2014, where the title held was Group Chief Executive Officer from 2014 to 2016.
Current jobs include Chief Executive Officer at Energy Vault, Inc., Chairman at Chronos Imaging LLC since 2017, Partner & Manager at Expro Experience GmbH, and Partner & Manager at Chronos Wine Cellar SA. Former jobs include President, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director at Berkshire Partners LLC from 2008 to 2011; Chief Executive Officer at Althea Group Ltd. from 2014 to 2016; Independent Director at Healthcare AI Acquisition Corp.
from 2021 to 2023; President at Danaher Corp.
from 2012 to 2014; and President & Chief Operating Officer at Spirent Communications Plc.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1992, an undergraduate degree from Kellogg School of Management in 1998, and an MBA from Kellogg School of Management in 2000.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-30 | 9,389,129 ( 5.27% ) | 47 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
Robert Piconi active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ENERGY VAULT HOLDINGS, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2021-12-31 |
Energy Vault SA
 Energy Vault SA Electric UtilitiesUtilities Operates as a renewable energy company | Chief Executive Officer | 2017-10-31 |
Energy Vault, Inc.
 Energy Vault, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Design and constructs energy storage products | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Chronos Imaging LLC
 Chronos Imaging LLC Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Develops, manufactures and distributes diagnostic imaging medical devices | Chairman | 2017-09-30 |
Expro Experience GmbH | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Chronos Wine Cellar SA | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Robert Piconi
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| HEALTHCARE AI ACQUISITION CORP. | Director/Board Member | 2023-06-11 |
Pantheon Healthcare Group GmbH | Chief Executive Officer | 2016-11-30 |
Althea Group Ltd.
 Althea Group Ltd. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates as a group of healthcare services | Chief Executive Officer | 2015-12-31 |
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Connections
95
1st degree connections
15
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 15 |
|---|---|
Danaher Corp.
 Danaher Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Provides life sciences and diagnostic services | Health Technology |
Spirent Communications Plc
 Spirent Communications Plc Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Develops automated testing and assurance equipment | Electronic Technology |
University of Notre Dame
 University of Notre Dame Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Berkshire Partners LLC
 Berkshire Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Berkshire Partners invests in both public and private mid-market companies located across the globe, primarily in North America. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of services, healthcare, industrials and technology sectors. It provides financing for acquisitions, consolidated strategy, corporate carveout, family business, buyouts or management recapitalizations with an enterprise value of USD 200 million to USD 2 billion and growth transactions with an investment size ranging between USD 100 million and USD 1 billion. The firm also takes both minority and majority equity positions. | Finance |
Kellogg School of Management
 Kellogg School of Management Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Mesa Group Holdings GmbH
 Mesa Group Holdings GmbH Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
Althea Group Ltd.
Althea Group Ltd. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates as a group of healthcare services | Health Services |
Chronos Imaging LLC
Chronos Imaging LLC Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Develops, manufactures and distributes diagnostic imaging medical devices | Health Services |
Energy Vault SA
Energy Vault SA Electric UtilitiesUtilities Operates as a renewable energy company | Utilities |
Energy Vault, Inc.
Energy Vault, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Design and constructs energy storage products | Producer Manufacturing |
Pantheon Healthcare Group GmbH | |
Energy Vault Holdings, Inc.
 Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Designs and constructs energy storage products | Producer Manufacturing |
Healthcare AI Acquisition Corp.
 Healthcare AI Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
Expro Experience GmbH | |
Chronos Wine Cellar SA |
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