Speakers

Jordi is an energy infrastructure management professional with strong leadership as well as analytical and quantitive skills. He is experienced in development of strategic direction and planning, portfolio execution, value focused management of programs, appraisal and reporting as well as governance, risk, and assurance, well experienced in working under uncertainty with complex and changing regulatory environment.

Jordi is head of asset management of +1GW of clean energy assets (debt and equity) wrapped in four private equity funds. He is the leader of all operations including corporate, technical, and financial management of funds and trading companies overseeing contractual obligations, negotiations, related assurance and value focused delivery of business plans. He is also a board member of several trading entities including JV management with bluechip corporate partners.

Karl Smith is the managing director at Macquarie Group, with his specialties including Investment Banking, Principal Investing,Infrastructure Finance and Private Equity. Having been part of Green InvestmentGroup since 2012, he joined as a Fund Managing Director – Head of funds management.After nine years in this capacity he moved to his current role at Macquarie, empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future.

Karl’s previous experience featured the role of Partner at Hideal Partners, as well as positions in Babcock & Brown, ABN AMRO,Macquarie Bank and KPMG Advisory.

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Renewable Energy has been Christos’ passion and main driver throughout his career. Starting from TechnicalConsulting and Data Analysis research on wind power projects, continuing with first line of Operations experience in a leading medium-scale wind turbine OEM and currently working in the SaaS business for renewable energy, he has created a versatile, all-round profile in the renewable energy sector.

Parallel to Christos’ contribution to renewable energy from a business perspective, he has also participated in the volunteering program of Windaid, spending a month in Peru in order to assist the organization with constructing and installing small wind turbines in remote communities without access to the electricity grid.

Mark Jones is the CEO of Europe’s biggest independent onshore wind energy generation company and the world’s leading ESG standards renewable group, as judged by GRESB standards. It currently holds 2.5gw of wind generation at scale across 6 countries of Europe and was grown from 700mw and is UK focused.

Large scale wind generation across six of Europe’s pre-eminent wind countries, with a fleet of strong technologies and wide-ranging wind farm vintages, Ventient is a leading group in energy generation, M&A, performance improvement, Wind farm life extension and energy risk management.

Sarah joined Red Rock Power in Summer 2019 and is responsible for the development and implementation of the company’s strategy and the commercial delivery of activities across itsEuropean portfolio of renewable energy assets including development stage projects. She is a Board Director of Beatrice Offshore Wind Limited and supports Red Rock Power’s 50% shareholding in Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm.  She also leads Red Rock Power’s Policy and Regulation team.  Sarah was a planning and environment legal expert specialising in large-scale infrastructure and renewable energy projects for 15 years before moving into the renewables industry full-time. 

Andrew joined MUFG in March 2011 following the acquisition of a US $5bn project finance portfolio from RBS.  Andrew has over 15 years of project finance experience covering large thermal power and renewables projects across the UK and Europe, Middle East IWPPs & IWPs and offshore wind transmission projects. Andrew has experience of taking leading roles in transactions having acted as Documentation Bank on Sweihan PV project in Abu Dhabi (the 2nd largest solar PV project globally). In addition, Andrew acted in the same capacity for the Fadhili CHP project and the Shuqaiq 3 IWP project in Saudi Arabia and the Sharqiyah IWP project in Oman. Andrew has significant experience in European thermal IPPs including acting as Documentation and Co-ordination Bank on the Kilpilahti CHP project in Finland, the T-Power CCGT project in Belgium and the merchant financings for Severn Power and Rugeley projects. In 2009, Andrew was seconded to the UK Department of Energy and Climate Change (“DECC”), where he provided advice to Ministers on the impact of the credit crunch on energy financing.While at DECC, Andrew was instrumental in the development of a newIntermediated Lending Scheme for Onshore Wind projects between the EIB and major commercial lenders.

Andrew recently led the publication of MUFG’s LowCarbon series, examining the potential in new markets and technologies, including hydrogen, battery storage, interconnector, amongst others. Andrew isa member of the UK Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy’s Hydrogen Advisory Council.

Paul Battelle is one of the senior directors in the Deutsche Bank Infrastructure and Energy finance team based in London. He has been involved in offshore wind transactions since 2010 and has supported the financing of key market precedent transactions in Europe and Asia. Paul hold a BEng (Mech) and an MBA as has been involved in the energy sector for almost 30 years in both engineering and finance roles. He tracks key technology and commercial developments in the sector with a view to enabling the financing of newer technologies and the opening up of new markets.

Tobias has been in Renewables for 12 years (Onshore Wind, Offshore Wind, Solar and Hydrogen). Currently he heads Development and Construction of Onshore Wind, Solar and Hydrogen at the Nordic IPP Rabbalshede Kraft. He is a former global head of Onshore Wind Development at Vattenfall.

Bruce is an Of Counsel at DLA Piper, specialising in renewable energy transactions, with a particular focus on the offshore wind sector. He has advised a range of leading financial institutions, sponsors, funds and other investor groups on the development, acquisition, financing, re-financing and disposals of offshore wind farms.

Fredrik is a partner with DLA Piper’s London Projects team, having previously headed up the Finance and Projects practice in Oslo, Norway for over 10 years. He has advised on equity and debt finance aspects of renewables projects (predominately wind power) totalling more than 6GW installed capacity in the last 5 year period, several of which have beenEuropean pathfinder deals or which otherwise have won international awards and accolades.

Andy leads BVG Associates’ business strategy consulting to the wind energy industry, which includes market intelligence, market assessment and business strategy development. He is an engineer, supply chain strategist and wind industry specialist with intelligence, drive and judgement and has been actively involved at key moments of the industry since his first role in wind more than 30 years ago. He has been along-term advocate for wind energy and the environment, and is passionate about helping his clients to address their toughest challenges. Current clients include developers, manufacturers, contractors and innovators serving both onshore and offshore industries globally.

Stine Grenaa Jensen is Senior Director for System Development at Energinet, the Danish electricity and gas transmission system operator. She oversees the development of the electricity and gas transmission system in Denmark and engages in innovation project that can enable the green transition. Stine has a Ph.D. in economics, and experience with renewable energy though system and market analyses in a national and international perspectives for both electricity and natural gas. Broad experience in energy related issues from companies dealing with research, industry issues, and operating the transmission systems.

Julia Rhodes-Journeay joined BlackRock in 2018.  Her role as Commercial Asset Manager is to develop and expand asset management opportunities for the EMEA renewables operating portfolios (>2GW AUM), as well as supporting the due diligence, construction and technical aspects of renewable investments. She has a global remit for developing data analytics, reporting and visualisation platforms for some 6GW AUM.

Julia began her career in renewables in 1994, and has experience in engineering, technical, performance and environmental aspects, across all phases of development, construction and operation of wind and solar assets.  Prior to BlackRock, she was with Allianz, RES, ScottishPower and Zond.

Andy Kinsella is the founding partner and CEO of a newly formed renewable power investment setup development company, Aer Soléir, in partnership with private equity firm Quantum Energy Partners.  

Mr. Kinsella is an Irish citizen and Executive Director of Mainstream Renewable Power, having been so since its founding in 2008, and was appointed CEO inSeptember 2017. Having held previous leadership positions in Siemens, GE and Ireland’s Electricity Supply Board (ESB), he has been a member of the Renewables Industry Advisory Board of the International Energy Agency (Paris), and been a member of the Energy sub-Committee of the British Irish Chamber of Commerce and Member of the Advisory Committee to the Independent Committee on Climate Change (London).

Evan Stergoulis is regularly ranked as one of the UK’s leading energy lawyers and has over 25 years’ experience advising on the financing, development and acquisition of energy projects. Evan co-heads Orrick’s global renewable practice, providing his clients with an unparalleled depth of industry experience across the renewable energy spectrum. His finance experience includes advising on the largest Taiwanese offshore wind project financing to date and the first bond issue to finance an offshore wind farm through construction. He has been involved in offshore wind transactions in theUSA, UK, Belgium, France, Germany, Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam and  Australia.

Anne leads a team of over 1000 energy lawyers across 55 jurisdictions. She is currently the driving force behind the firm's strategy to support clients in managing the energy transition.

Anne has been involved in many award-winning projects, helping to break boundaries for ‘first in jurisdiction’ projects and new energy technologies. She is currently advising numerous clients on the development and financing of green hydrogen projects and is a leading voice in renewable energy procurement. For a number of years Anne has led an international team advising the Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy (MASEN) on one of the largest solar projects in the world. Anne has also advised on multiple acquisitions and investments into offshore and floating offshore wind projects and companies, as well as working on some of the biggest on onshore wind projects in Europe and Africa.

Anne sits on the Norton Rose Fulbright GlobalExecutive Committee and sat for 12 years on the Board of France Energie Eolienne (FEE).

Ruben is a loan officer at the European Investment Bank (EIB), covering energy and infrastructure lending in Western-Europe. The EIB is the EU Bank with the EU member states as its shareholders; and one of the world’s main financiers of climate action.

Karsten Plauborg is a Partner at Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and co-heading the Energy Transition Fund, which includes CIP’s power-to-gas activities. He joined CIP with a focus to establish power-to-gas as a new business area within the company. Prior to joining CIP he held various management positions at Ørsted (a leading utility within offshore wind). Among others he was the Director of Global LNG, Head of Long Term Gas Contracts and Head of Business Development (buying and selling energy companies and energy assets). He holds a B.Sc. in chemistry, a M.Sc. in Natural Resource Economics and an MBA. 

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With over 15 years of experience in the renewable energy sector, Mr. Kolliatsas leads the global offshore wind business for UL. He has expertise in due diligence services for offshore wind, having been involved with projects exceeding $25billion including several world and country firsts. Mr. Kolliatsas has managed and lead hundreds of renewables projects across the globe supporting financiers in their decision making. Apart from due diligence, he has supported project sponsors with the development of their projects or as Owner’s Engineer with recent projects located in Japan, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. He also has led the work for the renewables program in South Africa (REIPPP) and supported the Low Carbon Contracts Company which is responsible for administering the CfD regime in the UK. Mr. Kolliatsas holds a Bachelor’s degree in Energy Technology from the Technological Educational Institution of Athens and a Master’s in Energy Systems and the Environment from the University of Strathclyde.

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Bob is the CEO of Renewable Power Capital Limited (RPC), established by Canada Pension PlanInvestment Board (CPP Investments). The platform is backed by CPP Investments’ multi-billion sustainable energy investment strategy and will invest in solar, onshore wind and battery storage, among other technologies, across Europe.  RPC will seek to enable the energy transition through a patient, long-term investment strategy underpinned by an innovative approach to managing development and merchant risk and the development of holistic capabilities to create long-term value through owning and operating renewable energy assets.

Bob was formerly GE Energy Financial Services’ Head ofEurope and has successfully closed equity investments in energy assets with over €5 billion in enterprise value.  In addition, Bob created and led Global Capital Advisory at GE, raising over $14 billion in third-party equity and debt for GE’s power, renewables, oil & gas, aviation and healthcare projects globally.

Bob holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Engineering Sciences from Harvard University.

Allan has extensive renewable energy experience as financial advisor and arranger of debt in the renewable sector over more than 15 years. Recent experience includes financial advisory mandates for several offshore wind transactions, including Neart na Gaoithe (acquisition, debt and farm-down) and Borssele III&IV (SDE+ bid and financing). In Asia, Allan has been instrumental in the development of the bank’s presence in the Taiwan offshore wind market (FinancialAdvisor and/or lender for all transactions closed to date). Current mandates include financial advisory roles on a floating wind project and for the ThangLong (KeGa) offshore wind project in Vietnam.

Vincent Fromont joined EOLFI in 2018 as Chief Executive Officer. He brings more than 25 years of Oil & Gas and renewable industries leadership, energy expertise, and extensive executive/ CEO/ board management experience.  He is passionate about building; empowering teams to drive innovation and business globally, while advancing the company as a respected global brand and corporate citizen.Vincent had various business and operational senior executive leadership roles, working for the market’s leaders such as JGC, Subsea 7 and TechnipFMC, both inFrance and abroad.

Vincent holds a Master’s degree inEngineering, Technologies and Management from Ecole Centrale de Paris, aBachelor (BA) of International Business Administration from the EuropeanBusiness School and an Advanced Management Program at INSEAD.

Edward was appointed as Head of the Green Investment Group, Europe and UK on its purchase by Macquarie. He was previously the GreenInvestment Bank’s Head of Investment Banking where he led investment origination and execution activities. Edward is a Board Member of GreenInvestment Group.

Edward has been involved in the global renewable energy industry for almost 25 years and during that time has developed and financed more than 90 renewable energy projects globally. In his early career Edward acted as a legal adviser to public and private organisations engaged in the power sector, before working in industry in various project and corporate development and fundraising roles. Prior to joining Green Investment Bank, he spent ten years as co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of an Australian based clean energy investment fund.

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Morten Sørensen is Head of Financial Solutions Offshore at Vestas. In this role Morten is responsible for financial optimisations in Vestas offshore customer business case modelling, including analysing Revenue Streams.

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Morten has extensive experience in Project Finance from more than 20 years inbanking. Prior to joining Vestas, Morten established and lead the FinancialSolutions department at MHI Vestas Offshore Wind throughout 4 years and has alsobeen working as Head of Large Corporates in the Danish Export Credit Agency, EKF.

His educational background is within banking, International Management & Economics from Copenhagen Business School and Managing Partnerships & Strategic Alliances INSEAD.

Philippe Kavafyan has worked in the energy sector for companies like Electricité de France, General Electric and Areva. He most recently served as CEO for MHI Vestas Offshore Wind from 2018 to 2020.

Philippe has been involved in the onshore and offshore wind industry for more than 18 years. He was first elected President of the Offshore Wind Committee of the French Renewable Association in 2013, then became President of the Industrial Wind Committee in 2016 and latest chairman for WindEurope in 2020. He is a graduate of the Ecole Polytechnique and Ecole des Mines de Paris.

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Henrik Stiesdal is one of the pioneers of the modern wind industry.

During his more than 40 years in the wind industry Stiesdal has worked with all aspects of wind turbine technology. His inventions include Siemens’ integrated blade manufacturing concept and direct-drive generator technology. He was responsible for the world’s first offshore wind farm in 1991, and for the world’s first floating offshore wind turbine in 2009.

Stiesdal is currently focusing on the development and commercialization of technologies for climate change mitigation. These technologies include industrialized offshore wind turbine foundations, mid-term energy storage, low-cost green hydrogen production and carbon-negative fuels.

Bronwyn was recently appointed as offshore lead to Clir Renewables, taking a new view on the offshore wind industry. With a background in industrial design and technical due diligence, her career in wind spans roles with developers, consultancies and now, digital solutions. Previously, she led the wind advisory team at a top tier engineering consultancy. She spent a decade working with blue chip lenders and investors on some of the UK’s most significant offshore wind transactions.

Bronwyn is the product of a childhood spent ‘off grid’ and has remained passionate about renewable energy ever since.

Jenny is the Head of Project Finance, Energy Sector in Siemens Financial Services’ Project & Structured Finance Debt Business Unit for EMEA. In this role, she leads an experienced cross-border team focussed on the identification, origination and structuring of transactions in the energy sector, taking a leading role in lending mandates. With nearly twenty years of energy experience, Jenny is passionate about supporting Siemens Financial Services in its endeavours to promote the energy transition.

Prior to joining Siemens Financial Services, Jenny spent more than thirteen years in various project finance roles at BNP Paribas and Fortis Bank, focussing on lending and debt advisory mandates in the power and renewable energy sectors in the EMEA region.