OhmIQ is proud to announce that Frederique Pirenne, CEO of OhmIQ, has been named to the 2025 SC Biz South Carolina 500 list. This annual recognition highlights the state’s most influential leaders who are shaping the future of business, policy, innovation, and economic development in the Palmetto State.

Fred was recognized in the Technology category for his transformative leadership in advancing sustainable heating technologies through OhmIQ’s patented Ohmic Array Technology (OAT). Under his guidance, OhmIQ has rapidly emerged as a global leader in clean, electrified heating solutions, powered by over 136 global patents and a mission to decarbonize how the world heats.

“Being included among South Carolina’s most impactful business leaders is a true honor,” said Frederique Pirenne. “This recognition belongs to the entire OhmIQ team, whose dedication to innovation and sustainability is reshaping the future of heating, one partnership at a time.”

OhmIQ, based in Charleston, South Carolina, is revolutionizing liquid heating across commercial and residential markets by replacing outdated resistance boilers with efficient, precise, and scalable ohmic heating systems. From hot beverage appliances to cold-climate building electrification, OhmIQ’s technology is enabling faster, cleaner, and smarter heating at scale.

The South Carolina 500, published annually by SC Biz News, honors leaders across sectors including business, education, government, nonprofits, and more. This curated list is a hallmark of excellence and leadership across the state. Fred’s inclusion on this list reinforces OhmIQ’s role as a high-impact innovator on both the local and global stage.

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