Cavendish is a startup founded in 2022 by Purdy Motor, a leading mobility company in Costa Rica.
Our dream is to decarbonize the Costa Rican economy.
About
GRUPO PURDY
Founded in 1957, Grupo Purdy is based both in Costa Rica and the USA. The company specializes in the automotive industry, focusing on implementing innovative vehicular mobility solutions and technological processes. Grupo Purdy’s latest focus is to develop and implement new sustainable mobility solutions.
Our
PURPOSE-VISION-MISSION
Our dream is to decarbonize Costa Rica’s economy
We deliver impactful solutions, we reduce emissions, and we catalyze human development.
We make this possible with innovative and adaptable solutions grounded in our ethical and environmental values.
Our
GOAL
-The equivalent of foresting the country 3 times over.-
Our
TEAM
Experienced – Committed – Motivated
JAVIER QUIRÓS
President
Long standing President of Purdy Motor SA, serial entrepreneur, professional racer and a passionate supporter of eco-friendly initiatives.
SILVIO HEIMANN
CEO
Over 30 years of experience running complex organizations across different geographies. Innovation champion and talented developer, believes that solving problems and overcoming challenges is the ultimate measure of success.
DANIEL SAMPER
CFO
Innovative. Dynamic. Flexible. Able to spot a business opportunity where others tend to give up. Daniel is certainly not the “typical” CFO, but a real business partner.
CARLOS GRAFFIGNA
Chief Technologist
Carlos studied law and international business, has been an entrepreneur for more than 35 years and developed private and public ventures in both North and South America. He is knowledgeable in sustainable forestry, carbon credits, renewable energy, energy storage, waste to energy, natural gas and hydrogen.
FERNANDO CASTRO
Energy Analyst
Over 20 years of experience in infrastructure, sustainable development and renewable energy. Fernando specializes in formulating, evaluating and analyzing renewable energy projects such as solar, hydroelectric, wind and biomass. He holds a BSc in Civil Engineering and a MSc in Banking and Finance, with an emphasis on renewable energy.