About Us
The Global Immersion Cooling Association (GICA) is the leading global organization dedicated to advancing and promoting the adoption of immersion cooling technologies. Formed by industry innovators, GICA brings together a diverse group of stakeholders committed to pushing the boundaries of energy-efficient cooling solutions.
Our Story
Founded by leading organizations in the automotive and cooling industries, GICA emerged from a shared vision to address the growing need for sustainable cooling technologies. With the rapid evolution of data centers, electric vehicles, and high-performance computing, the demand for efficient cooling solutions has never been greater. Immersion cooling offers a groundbreaking answer, significantly reducing energy usage while improving performance.
As the first global association of its kind, GICA aims to unite industry leaders, foster collaboration, and promote knowledge sharing to accelerate the adoption of this transformative technology.
Our Values
Sustainability
With the growing focus on environmental responsibility, sustainability is a crucial value. This includes using eco-friendly materials, implementing recycling programs, and reducing the environmental footprint of manufacturing processes to contribute to a greener future.
Innovation
GICA undertake a challenge to bring automotive manufacturers and suppliers together to future-proof technology access using sustainable innovations. This involves investing in research and development to create advanced, efficient, and sustainable battery technologies that meet the evolving needs of the manufacturers.
Quality
Ensuring high-quality products for building trust and reliability. This value emphasizes the importance of rigorous testing, quality control, and adherence to industry standards to deliver batteries that perform consistently and safely.
Board of Directors
Arnaud Desrentes, President
Arnaud Desrentes, President
Arnaud Desrentes, President
Zeeshan Qadri, Executive Director
Zeeshan Qadri, Executive Director
Zeeshan Qadri, Executive Director
Eitam Friedman, Chairman
Eitam Friedman, Chairman
Eitam Friedman, Chairman
Team Members
Arnaud Desrentes
President
Arnaud Desrentes
Arnaud Desrentes: Founded by leading organizations in the automotive and cooling industries, GICA emerged from a shared vision to address the growing need for sustainable cooling technologies. With the rapid evolution of data centers, electric vehicles, and high-performance computing, the demand for efficient cooling solutions has never been greater. Immersion cooling offers a groundbreaking answer, significantly reducing energy usage while
Eitam Friedman
Chairman
Eitam Friedman
Eitam Friedman – Chairman
Zeeshan Qadri
Executive Director
Zeeshan Qadri
Zeeshan Qadri – Executive Director
Marco Ranalli
Director of Business Development
Marco Ranalli
Marco Ranalli – Director of Business Development
Saim Ali
Director of Sales & Partnerships
Saim Ali
Saim Ali – Director Sales & Partnerships
Remi Daccord
Director of Technology
Remi Daccord
Remi Daccord – Director of Technology
Shruti Rai
Sr. Marketing & Communications Lead
Shruti Rai
Shruti Rai – Sr. Marketing & Communications Lead
Yulia Yeromina
Communications Specialist
Yulia Yeromina
Yulia Yeromina – Communications Specialist