Our People

Cadex employs some of the the best talent in the industry at the Headquarters in Richmond (Vancouver), Canada, and the European office in Moerfelden-Walldorf, (Frankfurt) Germany. We invite you to meet our senior leadership team and support staff. We would be pleased to hear from you.

Chief Executive Officer and Founder

Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Isidor Buchmann
[email protected]
604-231-7777 ext. 306

Isidor Buchmann is the founder and CEO of Cadex Electronics Inc. For three decades, Buchmann has studied the behavior of rechargeable batteries in practical, everyday applications, has written award-winning articles including the best-selling book “Batteries in a Portable World,” which is now in its fourth edition, and has spoken at conferences around the world. Buchmann is also the author of www.BatteryUniversity.com, an educational information website that provides practical information on batteries for the busy professionals design engineer, student and everyday battery users.

Corporate Controller

Corporate Controller
Sapinder Braich, CPA
[email protected]
604-231-7777 ext. 271

Mr. Braich is responsible for accounting operations, HR, budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls at Cadex Electronics. Braich co-developed a program-based financial model that is currently in effect at Cadex. Braich holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, as well as a designation as a CPA from Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia, with 4 years of Public Accounting experience before joining Cadex.

Director of Product Development & Innovation

Director of Product Development & Innovation
Avi Kapri
[email protected]
604-231-7777 ext. 337

Mr. Kapri manages Business and Product Development. With 20 years of experience in high-tech engineering and contract manufacturing, Kapri is responsible for IP, design, Product Management and Customer Relations. Prior to Cadex, he co-founded and managed the Operation and Product Development at Navigate Surgical Technologies, a medical device start-up based in Vancouver. Kapri holds a degree in mechanical engineering.

Director of Research

Director of Research
Tina Shoa, Ph.D
[email protected]
604-231-7777 ext. 359

Mrs. Shoa leads Research activities at Cadex. She has 12 years of research experience at both academia and industry. Prior to joining Cadex, she was a Research Scientist at Automotive Fuel Cell Cooperation (AFCC). Mrs. Shoa received her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of British Columbia. She also holds Engineering Management sub-specialization degree from UBC. Dr. Shoa is responsible for leading the Research team and exploring cutting edge technologies for developing new products.

Business Development & Customer Service

Business Development & Customer Service
Greg Funk
[email protected]
604-231-7777 ext. 374

Mr. Funk is a seasoned technology entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in developing and marketing world class products. Prior to joining Cadex he was Vice President of Business Development and a founding member of Sierra Wireless. He received his B.A.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the University of British Columbia and has worked for Motorola, McDonald Dettwiler and Mobile Data International in a variety of engineering and product development roles. Mr. Funk is responsible for all product planning and management activities within Cadex.

OEM Sales Executive

OEM Sales Executive
Bruce Adams
[email protected]
604-231-7777 ext. 317

Mr. Adams manages OEM accounts in defense, medical and other highly regulated industries. With more than 20 years of experience in improved battery reliability for our partners, Adams focuses on customizing and integrating Cadex Diagnostic Battery Management technology into our products. He joined Cadex in 1996 and holds a BSc degree from the University of British Columbia.

Director of Industrial Sales, Automotive

Director of Industrial Sales, Automotive
Hanif Rahim
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604-231-7777 ext. 318

Mr. Rahim leads the Cadex Spectro Business Unit and is responsible for building strategic partnerships in the transportation sector with vehicle manufacturers and service providers. A seasoned veteran of leading international, industry-first product launches, Rahim brings over 20 years of experience in defense, medical, telecom, IT, industrial controls and wireless industries. His previous roles include Vice-President of Sales at Avenview, and Director of Channel Sales at Icron Technologies, Business Manager at Group Telecom and GEAC Canada, and Field Engineer at GEAC.

Managing Director EMEA

Managing Director EMEA
Mario Ricker
[email protected]
+49 (0) 6105 975 11-13

Mario Ricker is responsible for business development and customer relationships in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. With his wide experience, he leads the EMEA sales and customer support team out of our Frankfurt facility in supporting our customers, distributors and OEM partners. Mario has extensive experience in management of Sales Channels and Distribution Partners in the electrical, solar PV and LED Lighting industry. He has worked as an engineer and Sales Manager with Würth Group, as Head of Sales with Wirsol Solar System GmbH and Solar4Trade GmbH. Mario is an Electronics Engineer and also holds a Bachelor of Trade and Commerce (CCI) from the  "Akademie für Welthandel" (Germany). He is a certified instructor for trainees.

Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Manager
Louis McGarry
[email protected]
604-231-7777 ext. 217

Mr. McGarry is responsible for quality control, document control, control of non-conforming products, corrective and preventive actions and internal quality auditing. He implemented an SPC system that was approved by Lockheed Martin. He further obtained quality system approvals from Motorola and Medtronic Physio-Control. McGarry holds a BSc from the University of California, Davis, in physics and a MSc from the University of British Columbia where he specialized in solar neutrino physics.