It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the death of our beloved CEO, Simon Aspinall, who passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023, following a road accident.
Simon was an exceptional leader, mentor, and friend who will be missed deeply. His infectious positivity and joyful demeanor were appreciated by all who knew him.
His legacy as CEO will remain etched in the foundations of our company. Simon left an indelible mark by fostering a strong team culture, inspiring creativity and encouraging each and every one of us to push the boundaries. His willingness to take on impossible challenges and overcome obstacles has been an inspiration to all who have had the chance to work with him. Always wearing a smile, he brought a unique energy and optimism to the workplace, inspiring and motivating all of us to achieve our best.
Beyond his professional role, Simon was also an exceptionally generous and loving human being. He always took the time to listen, advise and support our team members, and his caring presence will be missed by all of us.
As we mourn the loss of Simon, we are equally determined to carry on his legacy. We will continue to work with determination to realize the vision he had for Ecorobotix. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Simon’s family, friends, and all our employees during this difficult time. His loss is deeply felt by the entire Ecorobotix community, and we will forever cherish his memory and the invaluable contributions he made to our organization's growth and success over this past year.
We send our thoughts and prayers to his family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time.
Andrea, Aurélien, Claude, Cyril, Steve (Ecorobotix Management Team)
Hans-Peter (Chairman) and all the Board MembersAnd all of the Ecorobotix Team
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