The Team

Paul has built a series of successful Cash Equities and Equity Derivatives businesses over a 20 year career in Investment Banking, working for Royal Bank of Canada, Nomura, Lehman Brothers and WestLB Panmure.  Directly covering Asset Managers, Corporates, Wealth Managers, Pension Funds and Hedge Funds.  He bring a broad set of Capital Markets expertise across;  Corporate Advisory, Investor Relations, Equity Sales & Research, and Derivatives.  He was recently the European Head of Cash Equity and Flow Derivative Sales at Royal Bank of Canada.  Paul began his career as a Chemical Engineer, and also worked for Chubb Insurance on the Lloyds reinsurance market.  He has a BEng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering from Nottingham University, and is a qualified Certified Chartered Accountant.

Joshua has over a decade of experience across institutional equity research and portfolio management. He is currently the Managing Partner at Westbury Capital group, a long only investment manager focused on the renewable sector. Prior to this, he was an analyst at Millennium Management, a New York based long/short equity hedge fund. Joshua also spent several years as a sell-side equity research analyst at Jeffries and FBR Capital Markets.

Afshana has over 10 years of experience in the planning and development of utility and critical infrastructure projects across Western Canada. She has previously worked at AltaLink, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, and on the Tesla Supercharger team. Afshana holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Urban Systems from McGill University, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Calgary.

Alex Dickinson has over 30 years of experience in the energy sector. His career began in the merchant navy, and he later became a power generation expert in areas like submarine applications and hydrogen fuel gas turbines. Alex played a key role in the privatization of UK power stations and has since become a leader in renewable energy, focusing on thermal renewable power plants. Currently, he works on hydrogen production, SAF and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) as an advisor and developer. Alex has a diverse background with experience in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the USA, leading projects with over $2 billion in total investment. He holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering.

Ashley is an Executive Assistant with vast experience supporting senior and C-level executives. She thrives in fast-paced environments, effortlessly managing complex schedules, coordinating high-profile events, and seeing projects through to completion.

Mark Prichard is an experienced project manager in the renewable energy sector, with a proven track record in managing the acquisition, development, and asset management of renewable energy and energy storage projects across Europe and the Americas. Since 2011, he has successfully taken projects from inception to completion, primarily focusing on solar energy but also with experience in other technologies such as biomass, biogas, and energy from waste. Before transitioning to the renewable energy sector, Mark managed the construction of commercial buildings as a Site Manager. He further consolidated his expertise in solar energy as a Project Manager at Lightsource RE and then as Head of Technical at Avic. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management and Technology.

Cristina Rodriguez brings a wealth of administrative and financial expertise to the team, holding qualifications from Spain. She provides a wide range of administrative support to senior management and the broader team, ensuring the efficient operation of the office.

Georgi is an experienced project manager who has spent the last five years dedicating his career to renewable and sustainability-related investments and programs across Europe and North America. His expertise spans a variety of utility-scale solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects in the USA and Canada. With a proven track record in advising major financial institutions such as Barclays Bank and HSBC, Georgi has spent over 10 years advising organizations with a particular focus on location strategy. His analytical and strategic approach has consistently delivered impactful results in complex, high-stakes environments. Georgi holds a BA in International Finance and Trade and an MBA.

Antonio has held various leading roles in renewable origination and development, including as founder and COO of reNRG Partners, founder of EEE Management & Consulting, Vice President of Project Development, Engineering and Business Development at Silverpeak Renewable Investment Partners, Operations Director of America’s Clean Energy Advisory at Wood PLC, Director of Advisory Services (Americas) at Wood Group Clean Energy (formerly SgurrEnergy), among other roles. In these roles, Antonio has touched all parts of the technical development process. Antonio served in the U.S. Air Force where he was a Squadron Commander, an Instructor Pilot and a decorated veteran with multiple air medals. He holds an MBA from the University of Texas San Antonio, a Master of Science from MIT where he was a Charles Stark Draper Fellow and a Bachelor of Science from the United States Airforce Academy where he was a distinguished graduate.

Stefano is an experienced investor in the private equity and energy sector, with a track record of deals in excess of $3 billion in solar, battery storage, wind, biomass and energy from waste. He has worked alongside investors, including Aviva Investors and Elliott Investment Management,  to develop and build more than 4GW of Solar PV and BESS across Europe and North America. Previously, he worked in JPMorgan’s private equity team, where he assessed and analyzed target companies and created a dedicated platform for secondary private equity investments. Stefano studied at Stanford University, Grenoble Graduate School of Business and University of Milan and holds a MSc in International Business (1st Class honours).

Scott is an accomplished investor, company founder, and Board Chair with 25 years of experience in capital markets, venture exchanges and strategic communications. Proven leader, driving strategic vision, value and performance at the TMX Group (Equicom), Newstrike Brands and Wetherby Growth. Scott holds a Bachelor’s degree and further honed his expertise through the Venture Capital Executive Program at the Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley.

Maggie is a lawyer with a strong background in general corporate commercial law and litigation. Maggie has extensive experience in the renewable energy sector, having overseen the development of over 3GW of solar projects across North America. Prior to her current role, she held leadership positions in multinational real estate company gaining precious knowledge in the real estate development sector. Maggie holds a Bachelor’s degree and a Juris Doctor degree. She is admitted to the bar in both Illinois and Alberta.

Marcus Yang is a financier and qualified accountant with over 20 years of experience. He has a diverse background working at firms like KPMG, Deloitte, GE Capital, Royal Bank of Scotland, and Wetherby Growth. Marcus brings valuable financial expertise to the company.