Unser Team

Im Jahr 2016 sind wir in den Bereich der Batteriespeicherung eingestiegen. Dieser strategische Schritt führte zu einem beträchtlichen Wachstum unseres Teams, welches aus einer vielfältigen Gruppe von Experten, Entwicklern, Planern und Weiteren in Großbritannien, Frankreich, Polen und Deutschland besteht.

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Peter Kavanagh

CEO

Peter founded Harmony Energy in 2010 having spent ten years in finance. He has over 16 years’ experience in the renewable energy sector, in financing and development.

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Peter Kavanagh

CEO

Peter founded Harmony Energy in 2010 having spent ten years in finance. He has over 16 years’ experience in the renewable energy sector, in financing and development.

Alex Thornton

Co-Founder and Board Director

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Alex Thornton

Co-Founder and Board Director

Vor seiner Tätigkeit bei Harmony war Alex Mitbegründer von WindCare, einem führenden Auftragnehmer für das Gleichgewicht der Anlagen, der im Onshore-Windsektor tätig ist, sowie von Sancus utilities, einem spezialisierten Ingenieurbüro für die Entwicklung und den Bau vertikaler Hydrokulturfarmen.

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Peter Kavanagh

CEO

Peter Kavanagh

CEO

Peter founded Harmony Energy in 2010 having spent ten years in finance. He has over 16 years’ experience in the renewable energy sector, in financing and development.

Alex Thornton

Co-Founder and Board Director

Alex Thornton

Co-Founder and Board Director

Alex joined forces with Peter in 2016 as Harmony Energy diversified into battery energy storage. Alex’s role involves oversight over our fully integrated development, delivery and asset management teams across the business. Prior to Harmony, Alex co-founded WindCare, a leading Balance of Plant contractor operating in the onshore wind sector as well as Sancus utilities, a specialist engineering company designing and building hydroponic vertical farms.

Pete Grogan

Board Director

Pete Grogan

Board Director

Pete is a former projects lawyer and has worked in a broad range of energy businesses including start-ups, hi-tech/high-growth companies and large corporates. He has extensive renewable energy project development experience and is currently based in New Zealand, where he is focused on developing a 500 MW+ pipeline of utility scale solar projects.

James Ritchie

Board Director

James Ritchie

Board Director

James is an award-winning serial entrepreneur with a strong background in renewables. He has over 12 years’ experience as an executive in the energy sector and worked supplying some of the largest companies in the industry. He was formerly founder and CEO of Tekmar Group Plc and is currently Chairman of Energi Coast and CEO of Ritchie Bland Energy Ltd.

Paul Mason

Chief Investment Officer

Paul Mason

Chief Investment Officer

Paul verfügt über mehr als 15 Jahre Erfahrung im Energiesektor. Im Jahr 2018 gründete er gemeinsam mit Max Slade REMAP, ein auf Batteriespeicher spezialisiertes Beratungsunternehmen mit Schwerpunkt auf Umsatzprognosen und Finanzmodellierung. Paul war vier Jahre lang als Co-Direktor des Energy Investment Teams bei Long Harbour Ltd tätig und hat als Partner bei Prime Numbers Infrastructure Finance Energieprojekte aus Abfall mit einem Investitionswert von über 2 Mrd. GBP beraten.

Max Slade

Chief Operating Officer

Max Slade

Chief Operating Officer

Max has over 7 years’ experience in the energy sector, three of which were spent at REMAP advising investors & developers on commercial aspects of UK battery storage sector. Max spent 4 years alongside Paul at Long Harbour Ltd as co-Director of Energy Investment Team and years at Strand Partners, a boutique investment bank focussed on Energy and Infrastructure. Max also spent 2 years as Fund Manager for a UK Private Family Office and is a qualified as a UK corporate lawyer.

Gary Camplejohn

Chief Technical Officer

Gary Camplejohn

Chief Technical Officer

Prior to joining Harmony Gary was a Commercial Engineer with Northern Powergrid where he worked with developers on new connections throughout Yorkshire and the North East England. He is an electrical engineer having spent his early career specialising in military avionic systems in locations around the world, before moving into the energy sector.

Frances Nicholson

Development Director

Frances Nicholson

Development Director

Frances is a qualified Chartered Surveyor with over 12 years' experience in developing and gaining consents for large scale renewable energy assets. Prior to joining Harmony, Frances worked at EDF Renewables UK where she supported them to develop their first green hydrogen plant and led on a pipeline of utility scale solar and onshore wind projects at varying stages of the development cycle exceeding 1000MWs. Frances leads our UK development team and supports the origination and design of projects, securing land, obtaining planning consents, ensuring projects are successfully handed over to construction and managing stakeholder engagement.

Rob Whitaker

Group Finance Director

Rob Whitaker

Group Finance Director

Rob is a Chartered Accountant with over 20 years of experience. He has worked in a variety of finance roles, including at listed food production and aquaculture biotechnology businesses.

Ked Shayer

Engineering Director

Ked Shayer

Engineering Director

Ked has over 10 years’ experience in the renewable energy sector, working on offshore and onshore wind, solar and energy storage projects. From a consultancy background, his experience includes due diligence for project financing and Owner’s Engineering. Prior to joining Harmony, Ked was Head of Owner’s Engineering for RINA, where he built a team of 12 delivering detailed engineering services for developers of renewable and battery storage projects. His experience includes Harmony’s Contego project, where he acted as Project Director for RINA’s comprehensive Owner’s Engineering scope.

Thorsten Althaus

Head of Construction

Thorsten Althaus

Head of Construction

Thorsten joined Harmony Energy in November 2024. He brings 10 years of experience in the energy sector, having previously worked at BayWa r.e. as Project Manager for large-scale solar energy and battery storage plants. He is an expert in hybrid systems, both off-grid and on-grid, and has managed projects in the UK and Africa.

Chloe Zelia Gill-Braun

General Counsel

Chloe Zelia Gill-Braun

General Counsel

Chloe has over nine years' experience as a corporate lawyer working in private practice, including five years with a particular focus on energy and natural resources, having advised clients across the entire battery minerals value chain, from upstream mining companies through to battery energy storage projects and to electric vehicle charging infrastructure. She has experience across a broad range of corporate transactions, including domestic and cross-border public and private M&A, Equity Capital Markets, Private Equity / VC, JVs and general corporate matters, including complex reorganisations.

Arsh Aggarwal

Head of Financial Modelling

Arsh Aggarwal

Head of Financial Modelling

Arsh has over 10 years of experience in Corporate Finance and Financial Modelling in both mature and emerging markets with a considerable portion of it being in the energy sector. Arsh holds a degree in engineering, a MBA in finance and has cleared CFA level II and FRM level I. Area of focus has been around structuring projects so that affordability, bankability, and the levels of risk are carefully balanced to achieve optimal value for money. Working across Africa, India, Japan, Middle East, UK and south-east Asia, Arsh has been involved in various renewable energy projects including competitive bids for solarising telecom sites, commissioning solar PV plants and such. Prior to joining Harmony, Arsh was employed by firms like Deloitte, Steer, KPMG, OMC Power and Mazars LLP.

Catherine Strickland

Senior Legal Counsel

Catherine Strickland

Senior Legal Counsel

Catherine has over 15 years’ experience as a property lawyer including 6 years’ experience in the energy sector working both with landowners and developers and 3 years’ experience working in-house, including roles in asset management and financial services.

Iris Chan

Head of Procurement

Iris Chan

Head of Procurement

Residing in the UK since she was a student, Iris has 18 years of experience in Procurement and Supply Chain, with the majority of time working for blue chips such as BP, Equinor and Chevron across a few continents with both onshore and offshore experience. Covid made Iris settle back in London, working for the construction industry and data centre in Procurement and SCM until she found her way back to the energy sector, where she worked for Low Carbon as a procurement manager for Primary Electricity and BESS before she joined Harmony. She made the deals for Low Carbon first ever colocation portfolio across four projects. Iris is a Member of CIPS, holds a Master Degree in International Business Management, a degree in English Journalism and an HD in Information Systems.

Lucie Peralta-Agass

Head of Sustainability

Lucie Peralta-Agass

Head of Sustainability

Lucie is a sustainability specialist with almost a decade of experience in sustainability strategy development, implementation and reporting at large private and FTSE listed companies. Prior to joining Harmony, Lucie worked in sustainability consulting with Deloitte and most recently in industry with OVO Energy.

Alberto Buffa

Company Secretary and Head of Governance

Alberto Buffa

Company Secretary and Head of Governance

Alberto is a UK-qualified Company Secretary with significant international experience. He has covered a number of roles in different organisations, ranging from FTSE100 companies to start-ups. Alberto has experience in managing complex international governance arrangements, both in regulated and non-regulated markets, and has a strong understanding of both civil and common law systems. In addition to English and his native Italian, Alberto is fluent in Spanish and has passed his Dalf C1 exam (Advanced French).

Jack Kelly

Head of Marketing and Communications

Jack Kelly

Head of Marketing and Communications

Jack has extensive experience in marketing and communications, having delivered projects across a range of industries including higher education, sport, and renewable energy. In 2019, he managed Leeds Law School to its best-ever application rates, and at UK Coaching launched an award-winning initiative to inspire diversity and opportunity in sport. He has worked with major broadcasters and media outlets including the BBC, Sky and Bloomberg. Jack holds a BA (Hons) in Journalism, a CIM qualification, and a Master’s degree from the University of Leeds.

Since joining Harmony Energy, Jack has helped grow the brand from a Yorkshire-based company into a global, multi-award-winning business.

Catherine Drury

Head of HR

Catherine Drury

Head of HR

Catherine has extensive experience in administration and event management. Since joining the business, she has led the development of its HR function, supporting Harmony’s growth from a small team to nearly 100 employees across multiple countries. She plays a key role at Harmony Energy, overseeing the day-to-day running of the company’s offices while also serving as an experienced HR professional and PA.

Sam Pugmire

IT Operations Manager

Sam Pugmire

IT Operations Manager

Sam, originally from County Durham, has over 20 years’ experience in IT across the NHS and Financial services. People-focused by nature, she specialises in making technology accessible and relevant, translating complex systems into practical solutions that support colleagues, customers and improves service delivery. Based in North Yorkshire since 2012, Sam is an active member of the Women’s Institute, drawn by its strong sense of community, friendship, and the opportunity to connect with others. She brings clarity, warmth, and a collaborative approach to every project she leads.

Miguel S. Garcia

Director of International Development

Miguel S. Garcia

Director of International Development

Miguel joined Harmony Energy in September 2023, driving the company's global expansion. With over 15 years in the renewable sector, he's a specialist in Energy Storage Business. Miguel has shaped and executed new business models for the technology, originating profitable opportunities across key markets such as the UK, Europe, Mexico, Chile, and South Africa. His track record includes leadership roles at major IPPs such as FRV, Canadian Solar, and Norsk Solar. Currently based in Madrid, Spain, Miguel brings a wealth of experience to Harmony Energy, steering its growth with practical expertise and a global perspective.

Rachael Yong

Legal Counsel

Rachael Yong

Legal Counsel

Rachael is an Australian and New Zealand-qualified lawyer with extensive international experience advising on the lifecycle of large-scale infrastructure and renewable energy projects. Before joining Harmony, Rachael worked in-house at Low Carbon and at international law firms, including King & Wood Mallesons in Australia and MinterEllison in New Zealand. She has advised government institutions, project companies, developers, and financial sponsors on a variety of complex projects.

Emelie Duguay-Inegbese

Paralegal

Emelie Duguay-Inegbese

Paralegal

Emelie has joined the legal team as a paralegal, assisting on legal matters and the coordination of the annual report. Before joining the renewable energy industry, she graduated with a Law with Criminology degree and has worked in both private practice and in-house legal teams.

Hannah Chapman

Development Manager

Hannah Chapman

Development Manager

Hannah is a qualified chartered Town Planner with over 7 years’ experience in the planning sector. Prior to joining Harmony Hannah worked at a private planning consultancy helping to deliver planning consents on a range of projects from large scale residential developments to smaller tourism schemes.

Tessa Fletcher

Senior Planning Manager

Tessa Fletcher

Senior Planning Manager

Tessa is a qualified chartered Town Planner with 2 years of experience in the public sector and over 12 years of experience in the private sector. Prior to joining Harmony, Tessa worked at a planning consultancy helping to prepare, manage and deliver planning consents on a range of residential, commercial and environmental projects.

Sean Wilcox

Design and Technical Coordinator

Sean Wilcox

Design and Technical Coordinator

Sean works within the development team to support in the creation of technical drawings and pre-construction information packs whilst commissioning technical work and surveys. Sean has a BA (Hons) degree in Graphic Arts from York St John and comes in with years of CAD experience within the energy sector.

Tim Brewis

Property Manager

Tim Brewis

Property Manager

Tim is a Chartered Surveyor with over 36 years’ experience in the Electricity Supply Industry, with extensive knowledge of working for and alongside DNOs and renewable energy companies to obtain wayleave and property related consents. Tim is a farmer’s son and has utility construction and overhead line experience. Prior to joining Harmony, Tim was Property Consultancy Manager for Babcock International Group and Dalcour Maclaren where he delivered large infrastructure projects, BESS facilities and both onshore and offshore windfarm projects.

Akbar Lutfullah

Head of Data and Intelligence

Akbar Lutfullah

Head of Data and Intelligence

Akbar is a Data Scientist with experience across data engineering, analytics, modelling, software, and full stack development. He has previously worked at EY for 5 years across the FS Mobility Advisory and Assurance Innovation workstreams.

Sean Byrne

Asset Manager

Sean Byrne

Asset Manager

Sean joined Harmony as a Graduate Project Manager and will work between the asset management and ESG teams. Before joining, Sean worked as a researcher investigating the impact of bi-directional EV chargers on flexible energy systems. He has also completed an internship with a Dublin-based renewable developer as part of his master’s degree in Energy Systems.

Jack Tranter

Project Manager

Jack Tranter

Project Manager

With over 6 years of experience in the renewable energy sector, Jack works within the delivery team responsible for the execution phase (pre-construction, construction, commissioning and handover to operations). He acts as the main interface with all project stakeholders during this critical stage, ensuring project progress towards completion. Jack has a BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Malta and an MSc in Renewable Energy Engineering from Heriot Watt University.

Alastair Southworth

Grid Connections Engineer

Alastair Southworth

Grid Connections Engineer

Alastair is an electrical engineer and previously worked in the Royal Air Force focusing on electrical design for tactical exercises within the UK and abroad. Upon finishing his BEng, he has transitioned into the energy sector. Alastair joined Harmony Energy's team to provide technical support to the project and asset management teams in areas such as design review, optioneering, grid connection process management, review of G99 studies and technical tender evaluation.

Verity Moulton

Group Financial Controller

Verity Moulton

Group Financial Controller

Verity is a qualified Chartered Accountant. Prior to joining Harmony Verity trained at Mazars, working with both the Corporate tax compliance and advisory teams.

Anthony Pitman

FP&A-Analyst

Anthony Pitman

FP&A-Analyst

Anthony is a seasoned finance professional with over a decade of experience working with major organisations, including Fujitsu and Thames Water. With a strong foundation in corporate finance, Anthony has specialised in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), where he has played a pivotal role in driving strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. Throughout his career, Anthony has successfully supported multiple ERP system migrations, ensuring seamless transitions and enhanced financial reporting capabilities. He has also been instrumental in supporting large-scale turnaround initiatives, leveraging data-driven insights to guide restructuring efforts and improve financial performance. Anthony combines technical expertise with a strategic mindset, making him a valuable asset in dynamic and complex business environments.

Harry Mawer

Finance Manager

Harry Mawer

Finance Manager

Harry is a fully qualified Chartered Accountant and a Chartered Tax Adviser, having completed his training at a Big Four accounting firm. He previously worked as a Corporate Tax Manager specialising in Financial Services.

Sarah Kelly

Assistant Management Accountant

Sarah Kelly

Assistant Management Accountant

Following her career in education, as a primary school teacher and SENCo, Sarah joined Harmony’s finance team to support account management. In 2024, she became AAT Level 3 qualified and, after a period of progression within the team, now plays a key role in overseeing day-to-day financial operations and supporting project delivery across the business.

Catherine Brown

Assistant Management Accountant

Catherine Brown

Assistant Management Accountant

Following the completion of her History Degree at Leeds University, Catherine spent the first half of her working life working within Finance, including managing an Accounts Payable and Credit Control Team. Alongside this, she worked towards her ACCA Qualification before taking 15 years out to concentrate on her family. Following this career break, she returned to Finance in assistant management accountant roles, leading her to Harmony Energy.

Chris Hazzard

Accounts Assistant

Chris Hazzard

Accounts Assistant

Chris has many years of experience in finance roles in industries as varied as hotels, military clothing and equipment supplies and the commercial gas sector.

Keely Dunn

Office and Administration Coordinator

Keely Dunn

Office and Administration Coordinator

Keely has over 13 years of experience in administration and personal assistant roles. Keely has provided high-level support across a variety of sectors, including medical research, charities, social care, and education. She brings a proactive approach to process improvement and a strong track record of keeping teams organised and efficient. She plays a key role in ensuring the smooth running of daily operations. Her responsibilities include booking travel and events, coordinating office supplies across UK locations, supporting office facilities management, and assisting with health and safety compliance. Keely also provides flexible support to the Head of Marketing and wider team, while continuously seeking opportunities to improve administrative processes.

Andy Symonds

CEO Harmony Energy France

Frankreich

Andy Symonds

CEO Harmony Energy France

Frankreich

An engineer by training, Andy has been working in the renewable energy sector since 2005. He has worked in the development, construction, and management of hydroelectric, wind, solar, and storage projects in New Zealand, the UK, and France, where he has been based since 2011. In 2022, Andy co-founded the Harmony Energy subsidiary in France to build an efficient and motivated team capable of delivering large-scale projects for the energy transition. His ambition is to help reduce France's carbon footprint by replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy.

Clément Girard

Chief Operating Director

Frankreich

Clément Girard

Chief Operating Director

Frankreich

Clément has around fifteen years of experience in the electricity market. With degrees in engineering and energy, he has held various commercial and consulting positions, specialising in smart grid applications. He then led the storage project development activities at RES France. In 2022, Clément and Andy co-founded the Harmony Energy subsidiary in France to develop solar and storage projects in mainland France.

Olivier Amestoy

Head of BESS Development

Frankreich

Olivier Amestoy

Head of BESS Development

Frankreich

Olivier is an experienced business development manager with 7 years of experience acquired in the Australian renewable energy sector (including 3.5 years at Tesla). Olivier joined Harmony Energy in 2023 to lead BESS project development. He is responsible for site selection and qualification, stakeholder engagement, and obtaining necessary permits. He also participates in financing, commercialization, and deployment activities during the project execution phase.

Matthieu Bienvenu

Head of Photovoltaic Development

Frankreich

Matthieu Bienvenu

Head of Photovoltaic Development

Frankreich

Matthieu has over 12 years’ experience in various markets, including energy and agricultural sectors. Qualified in business administration and economics, he has been supervising his family-based farming company for the last five years. Matthieu joined Harmony Energy in 2023 and oversees the development of PV and agriPV activities.

Clare Buzon

Head of Legal

Frankreich

Clare Buzon

Head of Legal

Frankreich

Clare joined Harmony Energy France in October 2025 to provide legal advice on compliance, commercial law and corporate law. Before moving into the renewable energy sector, Clare spent several years working in the public sector, initially in research as Head of Legal, with a practice focused on drafting and negotiating contracts. She later joined local authorities, serving first as Head of Legal, then as Chief of Staff, and finally as Chief Executive. Aware of the major challenges and issues linked to the energy transition, Clare was keen to commit herself to a sector that carries real purpose.

Damien Charreton

Delivery Manager

Frankreich

Damien Charreton

Delivery Manager

Frankreich

Damien joined the Harmony Energy France team in May 2025 as a Delivery Manager. A graduate of ENSIEG-INP Grenoble and holder of an MSc in Renewable Energies from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, he brings 17 years of experience in the renewable energy sector. He began his career as a support engineer for wind farm construction at REpower in Scotland before taking on the role of Project Manager for Europe and North America, overseeing the delivery, construction and commissioning of wind farms. He finalised his tenure at REpower/Senvion as Operations Manager, supervising projects in France and Belgium. From 2019 to 2025, Damien worked with the renewable energy company Qair, initially managing wind and solar projects and later expanding his focus to include battery storage projects.

Arnaud Colin Nogaret

Photovoltaic Project Manager

Frankreich

Arnaud Colin Nogaret

Photovoltaic Project Manager

Frankreich

Arnaud comes from the field of urban planning and territorial development, with experience in advising local authorities and elected officials on their planning policies. Today, Arnaud leverages his knowledge of administrations and territories, as well as his five years of experience in solar and wind energy, to prospect and develop new solar projects within Harmony Energy France.

Christophe Da Costa

Engineering and Deployment Project Manager

Frankreich

Christophe Da Costa

Engineering and Deployment Project Manager

Frankreich

Christophe started his career working in industrial maintenance over 20 years ago. By conviction and attraction for energy production systems, he quickly specialised in the sector of renewable energy. Christophe has occupied a number of different positions in engineering and construction, principally focusing on the development and the operational delivery of wind turbine and photovoltaic farms. Christophe joined Harmony Energy France in April 2024. He is responsible for the design of photo-agrivoltaic projects, ensuring their techno-economic optimisation. He also contributes to the design of energy storage projects and supports development and construction phases. He manages the procedures for connecting photovoltaic parks to the electrical grid and ensures the technical compliance of installations. In collaboration with construction and engineering managers, Christophe manages supplier consultations.

Virginie Decor

Communication & Sustainability Officer

Frankreich

Virginie Decor

Communication & Sustainability Officer

Frankreich

With nearly 20 years’ experience in the distribution of consumables for the construction, civil engineering and industrial sectors, Virginie has held a variety of roles, including over ten years specialising in Marketing and Communication. She joined Harmony Energy to support the rollout of the company’s communication initiatives. In this role, she is notably involved in the translation and creation of communication materials, as well as the organisation of external events. Particularly sensitive to the challenges of the ecological transition, Virginie also contributes to the operational deployment of the company’s CSR policy, with the aim of supporting Harmony Energy in a responsible, consistent and sustainable approach.

Camille Defosse

Financial Controller

Frankreich

Camille Defosse

Financial Controller

Frankreich

Camille joined Harmony Energy as part of the development of the Finance division in France. She oversees financial management and control, with a focus on optimisation and analysis, and is responsible for the company’s accounting functions. Before moving into the renewable energy sector, Camille worked in the agri-food and nutraceutical industry for a French international group, having started her career with one of the Big Four audit firms in Paris.

Wissal Diouri

Administrative and Human Resources Assistant

Frankreich

Wissal Diouri

Administrative and Human Resources Assistant

Frankreich

Wissal is a student in Management and Organisational Administration. She joined the Harmony Energy France team as an Administrative and Human Resources Assistant. Curious, meticulous, and attentive, she strives to combine operational efficiency with a strong human focus in every project she undertakes. Her experiences in both France and abroad have helped her develop strong adaptability, a proactive mindset, and a consistently engaged and considerate approach to teamwork.

Stéphanie Haumuller

Head of Communication, Human Resources & Sustainability

Frankreich

Stéphanie Haumuller

Head of Communication, Human Resources & Sustainability

Frankreich

Driven by curiosity and a strong appetite for learning, Stéphanie has built a rich and diverse professional career. She holds a master's degree in marketing and communication from CELSA and began her career at Palais des Thés in Paris, where she progressed to the role of Marketing and Communication Group Manager. She then founded and ran a high-end home decoration business for twelve years in the south of France, with a strong focus on craftsmanship and French-made products. Motivated by the desire to create a tangible and positive impact through her work by actively contributing to the energy transition, she joined Harmony Energy in March 2024. Enthusiastic about leading interconnected, cross-functional roles within a fast-growing company, Stéphanie oversees Communication, Human Resources and Corporate Social Responsibility for France, while continuously working to structure and enhance the internal processes.

Sylvain Lechat Sanjuan

Head of Project Delivery

Frankreich

Sylvain Lechat Sanjuan

Head of Project Delivery

Frankreich

Sylvain joined Harmony Energy in January 2024. He has 13 years of experience in electrical engineering and renewables, including 8 years working in the sector of innovation for energy systems and products, with a focus on power conversion, storage technologies, and renewable integration with power system stability challenges (CEA France, Schneider Electric). In 2017, Sylvain joined the Spanish developer FRV, providing technical expertise and developing their energy storage business in Australia and the UK, including working on some of Harmony Energy’s first BESS projects in the UK as a JV partner. More recently, Sylvain has been working as construction project manager in for solar PV farms, and as an O&M services sales engineer.

Auriane Lespinasse

BESS Development Project Manager

Frankreich

Auriane Lespinasse

BESS Development Project Manager

Frankreich

Auriane joined the Harmony Energy France team in October 2025 as a BESS Development Project Manager. She holds a Master’s degree in Green, Social & Digital Management from ESI Business School and brings three years of alternating work-study experience in renewable energy development, particularly in solar, wind, and battery energy storage. Auriane began her career at Engie GREEN as an assistant within the project development teams, before taking full responsibility for managing multi-energy projects. Driven by her convictions, she is now specialising in energy storage — a technology that naturally extends her experience in electricity generation.

Romain Raynaud

Head of Asset Management

Frankreich

Romain Raynaud

Head of Asset Management

Frankreich

Romain has nearly 20 years’ experience in the energy sector, with expertise in the operation, maintenance and asset management of electrical infrastructure, particularly within renewable energy. He held technical and coordination roles at EDF Renewables, working on photovoltaic and wind assets as well as MV/HV substations. A certified trainer in high-voltage systems and renewable energy, he brings experience in team management and operational performance optimisation. More recently, Romain worked at Omexom, where he led PV and HV O&M activities in France and internationally, structuring teams and processes, overseeing contracts and budgets, and contributing to business development. Romain joined Harmony Energy in January 2026 as Asset Management Manager for France. He oversees BESS assets and HV substations, coordinates maintenance providers from the pre-construction phase, optimises operating costs, ensures compliance with regulatory and HSE requirements, and delivers strategic reporting.

Cyril Rouquet

Technical and Studies Manager

Frankreich

Cyril Rouquet

Technical and Studies Manager

Frankreich

Cyril was part of the founding team of Harmony Energy France in 2022. With a degree in electrical engineering and a specialisation in energy storage, he has been working in the network storage sector since 2019. Cyril oversees grid connection, electrical and technical studies, and participates in the design and optimisation of projects for Harmony Energy France's activities.

Michał Maćkowiak

Executive Director of Harmony Energy Poland

Polen

Michał Maćkowiak

Executive Director of Harmony Energy Poland

Polen

“Founding Harmony Energy Poland was a quick, exciting and well thought-out decision. We moved quickly because the chemistry between the Polish and UK team showcased the exciting journey ahead. It’s an exciting opportunity where we can make a huge positive impact on Poland which will enable the transition of the whole economy towards renewables. We want to build Harmony Energy Poland quickly and efficiently due to the extensive knowledge from the British market, but we are bringing much needed financing and operational experience which will allow the Polish grid to be supported by our battery energy storage systems.”

Dariusz Kolasiński

Executive Director

Polen

Dariusz Kolasiński

Executive Director

Polen

Dariusz has been working in the renewable energy industry since 2000. He gained experience in biomass, wind and solar PV, having worked in Poland, Balkans and the GCC (Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Oman). Is an institutional member of EU-GCC Clean Energy Technology Network sharing EU experience in energy efficiency and renewable energy sources with GCC countries. Prior to that, Dariusz held managing positions in various project development and contracting in Poland, among others in TOPO Wind Energyia SA (development of utility-scale windfarms). In 2023 Dariusz and Michal co-founded Harmony Energy Poland to develop Harmony’s activities in Poland.

Piotr Czembor

Executive Director

Polen

Piotr Czembor

Executive Director

Polen

Piotr has over 15 years of energy business experience having managed and delivered projects across various sectors including power generation, distribution of electricity, renewable energy, district heating, emissions trading and energy storage. Within the PGE Group (Poland’s largest utility) he served as a department director and executive team member responsible for both the sale and distribution of electricity and the capacity market. Also, he successfully coordinated the process of raising financing for ESS and renewable energy sources. Piotr has also worked as CEO at Hynfra Energy Storage, Poland, as Executive Regulatory and External Relations Affairs at Électricité de France Poland and as a lawyer at Dentons Law Office.

Mariusz Andrzej Luto

Technical Director

Polen

Mariusz Andrzej Luto

Technical Director

Polen

Mariusz has over 30 years of technical, organisational, and design experience in the energy sector, with nearly 1,000 completed high-voltage substation and transmission line projects for TSOs (Transmission System Operators) and DSOs (Distribution System Operators), as well as renewable energy installations with a total capacity exceeding 600 MW. He has held key roles in renowned global energy manufacturing companies and leading Polish EPC firms. Mariusz holds full construction licenses for project management and design without restrictions. He holds a Ph.D. in Technical Sciences and an MBA, as well as postgraduate certificates in project management, corporate financial management, and commercial and civil law. He is currently expanding his expertise in BIM technology.

Mateusz Chojnowski

Project Manager

Polen

Mateusz Chojnowski

Project Manager

Polen

Mateusz has a strong background with new technologies, batteries and electricity. Over the last few years, he has been involved in developing software for the automotive sector, developing a start-up dealing with electric vehicles and charging stations and as a Project Manager at a battery design and manufacturing company. He is a graduate of electrical engineering at the Warsaw University of Technology.

Barbara Drąg

Energy Market & ESG Analyst

Polen

Barbara Drąg

Energy Market & ESG Analyst

Polen

Barbara brings extensive experience in communication and public relations. Throughout her career in NGO, she has delivered several projects in the fields of climate, energy and social policy, including Łódź Citizents’ Assembly “Greenery in the City” (2020) and Krakow Climate Assembly (2021). Barbara joined HEP to support daily operations of the Polish branch and enhance communication activities. In her free time, she is an enthusiast of Smart Cities concepts and independent European cinema.

Małgorzata Dybowska

Financial Assistant

Polen

Małgorzata Dybowska

Financial Assistant

Polen

Małgorzata has over 20 years of experience working in finance. She joins the HEP team as Financial Assistant. Małgorzata loves spending her free time in nature and values environmental protection, and is excited about the opportunity to work in a place that contributes to seeking new solutions to combat the energy and climate crisis.

Tomasz Jaskólski

Head of Development

Polen

Tomasz Jaskólski

Head of Development

Polen

Tomasz has extensive experience in the energy industry, specializing in the development and construction of renewable energy projects. In addition, he took part in many project financings and M&A processes. He has worked with many entities such as PGE S.A., Modus Group, Green Genius, Neo Energy Group. In addition to the RES industry and energy storage, he specializes in the Capacity Market. In his spare time, he loves to ride off-road motorcycles and snowboard.

Henryk Posmyk

Board Advisor

Polen

Henryk Posmyk

Board Advisor

Polen

Henryk brings over 40 years of professional experience in the energy industry, making him an invaluable asset to the Board of Directors of Harmony Energy's Polish branch. He spent a significant part of his career at the Bełchatów Power Plant, the largest in Poland. At PGE, one of Poland's leading state-owned companies, he held the position of Director of the Generation Management Department, overseeing the operations of the country’s key power plants. Outside of his professional life, Henryk is a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

Ziemowit Tomczyk

Project Engineer

Polen

Ziemowit Tomczyk

Project Engineer

Polen

Ziemowit has been with Harmony Energy almost since the very beginning of the Polish branch. He brings 5 years of experience in power engineering, automation, and power electronics, during which he delivered projects spanning photovoltaic farms, grid connections, and emergency power supply installations for critical infrastructure and industrial facilities. He also worked as an R&D engineer at a startup developing inverters and power electronics devices for photovoltaic systems. At Harmony, he is responsible for designing BESS energy storage systems across the full voltage range, conducting technical and spatial analyses, and 3D modelling using BIM technology.

Stefan Tait

Executive Director

Deutschland

Stefan Tait

Executive Director

Deutschland

Stefan Tait arbeitet seit 2010 im Bereich erneuerbarer Energien und war einer der ersten Mitarbeiter bei Tesla’s stationärem Batteriespeichergeschäft in Europa. Bevor er BayWa r.e.‘s Batterie- und Wasserstoffgeschäftszweig in UK aufgebaut hat, arbeitete er als Strategy Manager an BayWa r.e.‘s Hauptsitz in München. Ebenfalls hat er bei SMA Solar Technology Solar-Batterie-Microgrids in MW-Größe in entlegenen Regionen umgesetzt. Stefan hat Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen in Deutschland und Chile studiert.

Tobias Kriete

Executive Director

Deutschland

Tobias Kriete

Executive Director

Deutschland

Im Anschluss an das Landschaftsarchitekturstudium an der TU Dresden hat Tobias Kriete zehn Jahre als Landschaftsarchitekt und Stadtplaner in Deutschland, den USA und Singapur gearbeitet. Seit 2010 ist er in der Erneuerbaren Energien Branche tätig und hat seitdem zahlreiche große Freiflächensolarparks z.T. mit BESS in Deutschland, Europa und Afrika entwickelt und realisiert. Von 2017 bis 2023 hat Tobias das Projektgeschäft von BayWa r.e. in verschiedenen afrikanischen Ländern aufgebaut.

Jürgen Fink

Technical Director

Deutschland

Jürgen Fink

Technical Director

Deutschland

Jürgen verfügt über mehr als 20 Jahre Erfahrung im Energiesektor. Er hat komplexe Projekte in den Bereichen Energieversorgung und erneuerbare Energien in Europa, Afrika, Südamerika und Australien geleitet und durchgeführt. Er war maßgeblich am Aufbau von Netzanschlussabteilungen für führende Unternehmen beteiligt. Bei Belectric, einem der weltweit führenden Solar-EPCs, spielte Jürgen eine Schlüsselrolle bei der Gründung von Tochtergesellschaften in Deutschland und Großbritannien und festigte die Präsenz des Unternehmens in diesen wichtigen Märkten. Bevor er zu Belectric kam, arbeitete er für die Siemens AG im Öl- und Gassektor, wo er maßgeblich an der Inbetriebnahme des weltgrößten Gasturbinenkraftwerks beteiligt war und dabei sein technisches Know-how und seine Fähigkeiten im Projektmanagement unter Beweis stellte. Seine umfangreichen Erfahrungen brachte er auch bei der STEAG Solar Energy Solutions GmbH ein, wo er die Abteilungen Netzanschluss und Elektrotechnik erfolgreich auf- und ausbaute. Jürgen hat ein Studium der Elektrotechnik und Leistungselektronik an der Fachhochschule Würzburg-Schweinfurt absolviert und konnte durch ein Auslandssemester in Südafrika internationale Erfahrungen sammeln. Derzeit baut er seine Führungs- und strategischen Managementfähigkeiten weiter aus, indem er einen Executive MBA in General Management an der renommierten Universität St. Gallen absolviert. Jürgens umfassendes technisches Wissen, kombiniert mit seinem strategischen Scharfsinn, macht ihn zu einer Führungspersönlichkeit auf dem Gebiet der Elektrotechnik und Netzanbindung.

Uwe Zorn

Leiter Genehmigung

Deutschland

Uwe Zorn

Leiter Genehmigung

Deutschland

Uwe hat mehr als 15 Jahre Erfahrung in der Baubranche erworben. Unter anderem war er als Projektleiter Generalplanung für die gesamtheitliche Planung von Großprojekten im Bürobau tätig. Am Standort München wird er den Bereich Planung und Genehmigung leiten. Er hat sein Studium an der Universität Karlsruhe als Diplom-Ingenieur abgeschlossen und ist eingetragener Architekt. (ByAK).

Philipp Briglmeir

Senior Projektentwickler

Deutschland

Philipp Briglmeir

Senior Projektentwickler

Deutschland

Philipp verfügt über jahrelange Erfahrung im Bereich Projektentwicklung für Freiflächenphotovoltaikanlagen in Deutschland. Bei einem Start-Up, mittelständischen und zuletzt großen Unternehmen wie der BayWa r.e. konnte Philipp unterschiedliche Ansätze, Strategien und Abläufe in der Projektentwicklung kennenlernen, die sehr hilfreich für die berufliche und persönliche Entwicklung waren. Von der Akquise bis zur Inbetriebnahme von Freiflächen-PV-Anlagen war Philipp für das Projekt aus wirtschaftlicher und technischer Sicht verantwortlich. Nach Jahren im Bereich PV möchte Philipp ein neues Produkt kennenlernen und nun Großbatteriespeicher-Projekte für die Harmony Energy in Deutschland vorantreiben. Philipp hat Management erneuerbarer Energien (M.Eng.) studiert.

Zaid Aljallad

Senior Projektentwickler

Deutschland

Zaid Aljallad

Senior Projektentwickler

Deutschland

Zaid Aljallad is an experienced energy engineer specializing in the development and implementation of grid-scale BESS projects, with a focus on renewable energy integration. His work spans multiple projects across Africa, including Morocco and South Africa, where he led the market entry and initiation of a utility-scale solar PV project portfolio, while also assessing the feasibility of several technologies, including BESS and green hydrogen. With a master’s thesis focused on optimizing grid systems for integration of solar energy via co-location of BESS, Zaid brings strong analytical skills to every project phase, from initiation, development and design to commercial business case optimization. His expertise ensures that projects are technical and commercially optimized and tailored to meet investment objectives.

Manfred Groh

Senior Project Manager

Deutschland

Manfred Groh

Senior Project Manager

Deutschland

Manfred verfügt über mehr als 15 Jahre Erfahrung im Bereich Erneuerbare Energien, unter anderem in der Planung und Qualitätssicherung von Photovoltaik-Großanlagen sowie der Integration erneuerbarer Energien in das Stromsystem durch Direktvermarktung und virtuelle Kraftwerke. Seit 2016 war Manfred zunächst als Strategiemanager tätig und ab 2021 für den Aufbau der Wasserstoffaktivitäten der BayWa r.e. Gruppe verantwortlich. Manfred studierte Physik an der TU München und der NUS in Singapur. Er promovierte in Teilchenphysik über die Suche nach dem Higgs-Boson am CERN bei Genf.

Melanie Ostermayer

Commercial Manager

Deutschland

Melanie Ostermayer

Commercial Manager

Deutschland

Melanie bringt mehr als fünf Jahre Erfahrung im Bereich der erneuerbaren Energien mit. Während ihrer Zeit im kaufmännischen Asset Management war sie für im Betrieb befindliche Wind- und Solarparks in Deutschland verantwortlich, wodurch sie fundierte Kenntnisse in den Bereichen Stakeholder- und Vertragsmanagement, Kosten- und Liquiditätsplanung sowie Finanz- und Betriebsberichterstattung erwarb.

Ihr akademischer Hintergrund kombiniert technisches und betriebswirtschaftliches Know-how: Sie hat einen Master-Abschluss in General Management (M.A.) und einen Bachelor-Abschluss in Elektrotechnik – Regenerative Energien (B.Eng.).

Simon Baumgärtel

Projektentwickler

Deutschland

Simon Baumgärtel

Projektentwickler

Deutschland

Nach seinem Abitur studierte Simon Geographie an der Universität Innsbruck. Dort konzentrierte er sich insbesondere auf die Human- und Physische Geographie sowie Geoinformationssysteme. Im Juni 2023 startete Simon als Werkstudent bei Harmony Energy in München. Mit dem Abschluss seines Studiums im Dezember 2023 begann Simon als Projektentwickler in Vollzeit bei Harmony Energy.

Adrian Luffi

Design-Coordinator

Deutschland

Adrian Luffi

Design-Coordinator

Deutschland

Bauzeichner und CAD-Spezialist mit über 10 Jahren Erfahrung in der Erstellung präziser Baupläne sowie der Umsetzung komplexer Tiefbauvorhaben in Zusammenarbeit mit interdisziplinären Teams. Seine Schwerpunkte liegen auf einer effizienten Arbeitsweise, einer ansprechenden Gestaltung und einer genauen technischen Umsetzung. Zusätzlich verfügt Adrian über fortgeschrittene Kenntnisse im Bereich der 3D-Visualisierung, Illustration und Fotobearbeitung, die er für innovative und detailreiche Planungen einsetzt.

Andy Symonds

CEO Harmony Energy Italy

Andy Symonds

CEO Harmony Energy Italy

Andy has been working in the renewable energy industry since 2005. He has experience in hydro, wind, solar and storage, having worked in New Zealand, the UK and for the last 11 years in France. Qualified in engineering, Andy’s background first had a technical focus, before more recently specialising in contracts and purchasing for renewable energy projects. Over recent years Andy headed up solar pv and battery procurement activities for RES France. In 2024, Clément and Andy founded the Italian branch of Harmony Energy to develop Harmony’s activities in Italy.

Clément Girard

COO Harmony Energy Italy

Clément Girard

COO Harmony Energy Italy

Clément has over ten years’ experience in the electricity market. Qualified in engineering and energy, he has since worked in various commercial and consulting roles specialising in smart grid applications, before more recently heading up the development activities for large scale battery energy storage projects at the major renewable energy developer RES France. In 2024, Clément and Andy founded the Italian branch of Harmony Energy to develop Harmony’s activities in Italy.

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