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People

Our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, mutual respect, and open communication

PEOPLE

Leadership

We believe our employees are our greatest asset. We strive to provide a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages individuality, creativity, growth, and personal development. Our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, mutual respect, and open communication, and we strive to create a workplace that is diverse and welcoming to all.

Mark Turner - Elements Green

Mark Turner – Executive Chairman

  • Over thirty years’ experience of delivering results in senior project and operational roles in sectors as diverse as financial services, manufacturing, retail and distribution.

  • Mark has worked in renewables since 2010 and prior to joining Elements Green, he was one of the Lightsource start-up team where he built an operating business managing over of 2GW of PV assets.

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Rasmus Friis – CEO 

  • Rasmus has worked in the energy sector for 20+ years, undertaking senior executive positions within several renewable energy companies, ranging from turbine manufacturing to IPPs.

  • Previously President/MD at Conergy EMEA/India for 7+ years. Before joining Elements Green, Rasmus was CEO of Amplio Energy Group and Clenergy.

  • At Elements Green, Rasmus overlooks all the country operations ensuring that every aspect of the organization aligns seamlessly with its deep commitment to sustainability.

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James Gates – CIO

  • James has 15 years of experience within finance having spent 7 years with Goldman Sachs and Barclays Capital, before moving to an alternative asset manager focusing on infrastructure, private equity and special situations.

  • James graduated from Exeter University with First class BA in Economics and holds the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation.

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Ecaterina Turcanu – Operations Director

  • 20+ years experience in Accounting and Supply Chain.

  • Previously she has worked in automotive industry, as part of an international Supply Chain Management team,

  • At Elements Green, Ecaterina focuses on coordinating the business process management and EPC procurement.

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Philip Woolfson - Finance Director

  • 20 years' experience leading high performing finance teams across international renewable energy, infrastructure organisations.

  • Before joining Elements Green, Phil was Director of Finance at Low Carbon.

  • Supports Element’s Green's international growth agenda enabling financial discipline and rigour, optimal capital structure and return to shareholders.

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Otto Carlisle – Engineering Director

  • 20+ years experience  in developing cleantech and renewable energy projects.

  • Previously worked on, hydrogen fuel cells, solar PV farms, onshore and offshore wind, gas to power and energy storage.

  • At Elements Green, Otto focuses on both the commercial and technical aspects of project developments and realization.

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Michael Zimmermann - Managing Director, Germany

  • Michael has more than 20 years of experience in infrastructure project development, specializing in renewable energy and battery storage solutions.

  • Previously Managing Director at Ventotec, he joined Elements Green with a strong track record in BESS development. In his first year, he successfully built a 5.6 GW project pipeline.

  • As Managing Director Germany, he leads the development and implementation of innovative battery storage systems, driving sustainable energy solutions with a strong focus on strategic growth and sales leadership.

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Toby Roberts - Managing Director, Australia

  • Over 20 years’ experience within strategic planning, project development and corporate financing of large-scale energy and natural resources projects.

  • Successfully contributed to the development and deployment of multiple GW of projects across Australia and internationally.

  • Ran his own consultancy company for over 5 years before setting up the renewables development capability for Fortescue prior to joining EG.