About Topotrade - Trusted Marketplace for Second-Hand Equipment

Zein Rachidi

Founder & CEO

Building smart marketplaces for niche markets

Zein is an engineer and serial entrepreneur with 15 years of experience. He has founded several successful tech companies which operate globally. His professional career covers an impressive global reach from the Middle East to Europe and the US.His track record of creating companies and scaling them to success has attracted the interest of institutional investors. One of his earliest forays into the world of entrepreneurship was Topotrade, an online marketplace for construction equipment, which has since become a market leader in the industry. The company's success was mainly due to its online platform's design and user experience. In addition to Topotrade, Zein has founded Levant IT, a software development company, and Digital Realities, a high-tech solution for creating digital twins.

Georges Labaky

General Manager-Topotrade Canada

Georges is a Geomatic Engineer who has forged a distinguished career in geospatial and survey engineering laying a solid foundation in the technical aspects of his field. His professional journey with local and international partners transitioned his focus to business development. Having worked on the business development side for Topotrade in Lebanon and France, Georges contributed his engineering expertise to business solutions and subsequently was appointed as general manager of Topotrade Canada bringing his wealth of experience to a leadership role in the organization.

Daniel LLorente

Director of Sales

Expert in Geospatial Technology and Legal Risk Management Daniel Llorente is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the geospatial technology industry. With over a decade of expertise, Daniel has held significant roles that underscore his leadership and technical acumen. Career Highlights: - Leica Geosystems & Topocenter SAS (Aug 2009 - Mar 2020)**: As General Director, Daniel led operations in delivering advanced geospatial and measurement technologies. His tenure was marked by strategic growth and innovation, establishing the company as a leader in the industry. His work with Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, spanned over ten years, where he significantly contributed to the development and deployment of cutting-edge solutions in the construction and industrial sectors. - LEGAL IMPACT (Feb 2021 - Present)**: Daniel is the Managing Director of LEGAL IMPACT, a Lyon-based firm specializing in managing professional risks and legal compliance for workplace safety. Under his leadership, LEGAL IMPACT has become a trusted advisor for businesses, helping them navigate complex regulatory environments and protect their employees. - Topotrade (Current)**: Currently, Daniel serves as the Country Manager for France at Topotrade, an online marketplace for construction equipment. His role involves overseeing operations and ensuring the company's success in the French market, leveraging his extensive experience in the geospatial sector.

Bill Stettner

Business development

Bill is a distinguished professional with over 25 years of experience in the geospatial industry, having worked extensively across all five continents in an array of project roles from land and marine surveying, machine control and construction, to GNSS correction network design and implementation. Additionally, Bill has a long track record of building distribution teams and businesses for Leica and Trimble. Currently residing and working in both Mexico and the US, Bill brings his on the ground know-how to Topotrade as it further expands in the Americas.