PassiveLogic, a company focused on physical AI for autonomous buildings, announced the appointment of Joel Harvill as Chief Financial Officer as it scales its platform and expands adoption across the built environment.
Harvill brings nearly two decades of experience across private credit, corporate finance, treasury, and capital markets, having closed more than $15 billion in transactions over his career. His background includes roles at Rivian, Waymo, AIG Investments, BNP Paribas / Bank of the West, a credit fund owned by CIT Group, and GE Capital. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Finance at Botrista, following senior leadership roles at Rivian and Waymo.
In his new role, Harvill will oversee PassiveLogic’s financial strategy and operations, supporting the company’s continued growth and market expansion. His expertise spans debt and equity fundraising, capital markets access, financial planning, treasury services, contract negotiation, and structuring long-term capital strategies.
PassiveLogic is positioning itself at the forefront of “physical AI,” applying artificial intelligence directly to real-world systems such as buildings. Its platform enables real-time intelligent control using physics-based reasoning, world models, and autonomous decision-making to improve efficiency, sustainability, and performance without requiring entirely new infrastructure.
The company is targeting a major opportunity in building automation, where traditional systems are being replaced by AI-driven platforms capable of optimizing energy use, enhancing occupant comfort, extending asset life, and reducing emissions. Buildings account for a significant portion of global energy consumption, and PassiveLogic’s approach aims to modernize existing infrastructure while addressing environmental challenges.
Harvill’s appointment comes as PassiveLogic continues to build out its leadership team to support its next phase of growth, focusing on scaling its technology, strengthening financial operations, and advancing its mission to transform the built environment through autonomy.
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“Joel is a powerful addition to the PassiveLogic leadership team. He brings an exceptional combination of financial rigor, capital markets experience, and strategic leadership from companies that are reshaping major industries. As PassiveLogic continues to define the category of physical AI, Joel’s experience building durable financial foundations for transformative businesses will be critical to our next phase of growth.”
Troy Harvey, CEO and Co-Founder, PassiveLogic
“I’m excited to join PassiveLogic at such an important moment. While much of the world is still debating what AI might do, PassiveLogic is already applying it in the physical world — improving how buildings operate, reducing energy consumption, enhancing comfort, extending asset life, and helping lower emissions. This is a company with extraordinary technology, meaningful global impact, and the opportunity to set the standard for intelligent buildings. I’m proud to be part of the team building that future.”
Joel Harvill, Chief Financial Officer, PassiveLogic