This week's National appointments

This week’s round up of National appointments includes North West Business Leadership Team, Eco Group & Luminous Energy. Read on to find out more.

Adeel Aslam & James Byrne, North West Business Leadership Team

The North West Business Leadership Team (NWBLT) has welcomed two new members Adeel Aslam, Bouyges Energies & Services, Contracting and James Byrne, Sustainable Ventures.

Adeel Aslam, technical director at Bouygues Energies & Services, Contracting responded: “I am delighted to join the NWBLT, and I am looking forward to collaborating with the team and working on key topics and megatrends that affect all of our businesses and organisations and will drive the long-term sustainable and inclusive growth of the North West region.”

James Byrne, Partner at Sustainable Ventures commented: “It is a pleasure to join the NWBLT and work with so many great leaders who are committed to sustainable inclusive growth for the North West.

“Sustainable Ventures is the home of Climate Tech and is the largest ecosystem of collocated sustainable organisations in Europe. A full-service ecosystem empowering sustainable start-ups to scale through community, investment, innovation and workspace. We are excited to start working with the NWBLT team to create new business partnerships and invest in the Net Zero innovation ecosystem, securing long term prosperity for the North.”

James Kellock, Eco Group

A rapidly expanding solutions business has signaled its investment in the future by recruiting a Head of Sales for its net zero portfolio of products. Eco Group has appointed James Kellock to the newly-created role as part of its continued growth in the sector.

As part of the EcoGoZero team, James will work with businesses and organisations across the UK to find practical ways in which they can help mitigate carbon emissions and find solutions for a resilient, sustainable future.

James said: “I’m excited to have this opportunity to be at the forefront of helping businesses on their net zero journey. We’re actively collaborating with businesses and organisations across the country to make a positive difference to the environment and lay the foundations for a brighter and stronger future.”

Products in the EcoGoZero range include the BriXcell, a brick-sized EV chargepoint which can be installed as part of the construction phase of new builds; a standalone EV charging station; and a standalone off-grid LED street lighting system which can be used in a variety of different environments. Other products and services are due to come online in the near future.

James brings a wealth of experience to his new role at Eco including more than a decade working as a sales manager in the telecommunications industry with Gradwell, 02, Vodafone and Cellhire. James, who lives near Bath, was previously a PE teacher and has played senior hockey and junior rugby at international level.

Guy Lavarack, Luminous Energy

Luminous Energy, a leading UK-based solar energy and battery storage developer, has appointed Guy Lavarack as its Chief Investment Officer. Guy is an experienced investor and developer of energy and infrastructure projects and has more than a decade in the renewable energy industry.

In this new role, created as Luminous Energy approaches its tenth anniversary, Guy will be responsible for raising finance for Luminous’ solar energy and battery storage projects, to enable the company to build out, own and operate them in the long term.

Jolyon Orchard, CEO, Luminous Energy said: “We are delighted that Guy has agreed to join us in this pivotal position. Guy’s wealth of experience building a renewables business from 15MW to 150MW valued at more than £150m in six years at Blackfinch Investments, combined with his integrity and character are an excellent fit with our team and business.”

“Luminous is in an excellent position for future growth, and we are open to discussions with institutional investors and funders who are keen to partner with us. Now, more than ever, solar energy has a vital role to play at a local, national, and international level in the fight against climate change and contributing positively to the economy,” said Guy Lavarack.

“Luminous Energy’s decision to scale-up by building out its own pipeline of projects follows a successful couple of years both in the UK and Australia. The addition of Guy’s vast experience of structuring, financing and operating projects to Luminous’ management team will set the business on a sure footing as we enter this space,” added David Bryson, COO, Luminous Energy.

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