Who we are
Our awesome crew
A bunch of enthusiasts sharing the same goal to make a positive impact on the world.
We have over 10 years of experience in the outdoor market, high-level engineering and composite materials from the automotive industry.
Sara Plaga
Co-Founder, CEO, CMO
Originally from Italy, I grew up with a passion for travelling having a father as an aeroplane pilot and sailor that took me with him around the world. I studied Business Management for arts, culture, media and entertainment at Bocconi University in Milan, Italy and proceeded to work in product marketing at ZEISS for several years. Having spent most of my childhood travelling in camper vans and boats, I realised that I wanted to harness my professional experience into a project that would help take care of the environment and the future of our daughters.In 2021 with a newborn and another baby on the way I launched Levante together with Kim.
We travel around the world with our kids by RV and sailboat while working on Levante.
Kim-Joar Myklebust
Co-Founder, COO, CTO
Originally from Norway, since I was a kid I've always had the dream to move to Italy and design cars. When I met Sara at a festival in Denmark in 2010, I moved to Italy to study design and engineering at Politecnico in Milan, Italy. I spent years working in the motorsport industry, notably for Dallara, Formula 1 and Formula 3. However, I later realised that I wanted to do something meaningful for the planet and applied my expertise from high-level motorsport materials, composite and mechanical engineering to building the technology behind Levante. I am a proud husband of a wonderful lifeparter, even prouder father of two daughters, and I love traveling, discovering the world and being in nature with my family.
Dan & Kika
R&D consultants, design advisors and tester
International design consultants with significant experience in the sailing industry, also known for their Youtube channel with global reach Sailing Uma. We are living and sailing around the world, on our All-Electric sailboat UMA, which is a testing platform for new gear and technologies like the solar panel of Levante.
Uzay Alp Berksoy
Mechanical Design Engineer
Originally from Istanbul, Turkey, a childhood passion for race car engineering ignited my journey. I came to Italy to study at the esteemed Politecnico di Torino, earning a degree in Automotive Engineering. Fueled by a desire to delve deeper, I pursued a Master's in Motorsport Engineering at Oxford.
Along with my efforts in the high-performance super sports car industry, I found a new challenge at Levante. I'm thrilled to leverage my expertise in cutting-edge hypercar technology to contribute to the design of the world's most high quality solar panels. It's a different kind of speed, but the drive to push boundaries remains the same.
Elena Moja
Marketing & Communication assistant
Originally from Italy, I have a background in Political Sciences and International Relations, with a particular focus on sustainability and the energy transition. Thanks to my studies I have developed a good understanding of the interconnectedness and the complexity of the global challenges we currently face.
My passion for exploring diverse cultures and traditions stems from a genuine curiosity about the world, which drives me, since I was a child, to visit new countries and seek out new experiences. As a young woman, I advocate for ethical principles, such as equity and inclusivity. I strongly believe that even small changes have the potential to drive a significant positive impact, and I am committed to contributing to a more sustainable world.
Currently, in Levante, I am actively involved in the areas of marketing, communication and impact.
Håvard Vika
Energy & electronics consultant
Sailor, teacher, consultant and engineer.
I have a MSc degree in Electric Power Engineering from NTNU (Norway) and I teach at a vocational school in Norway in the topics of electric machinery, electric power grids and renewable energy.
Stefania Ingannamorte
Strategy & Finance Advisor
I graduated in Design, Business Economics and Finance and have been working for multinationals in USA and Ireland. I am in the startup world for many years as an entrepreneur (head Webidoo group, CEO of SF srl, cofounder of Indi srl) and advisor supporting startuppers. I am a PhD student in Fintech, Crypto, NFT and Metaverse.
Fabio De Martino
Advisory board member, Business developer
Chief Innovation Officer & Business Developer Manager for Pini Group. Father of three.