RENEWABLE FUTURES & GREEN ENERGY AWARDS

Speakers
Merlin Hyman
Chief executive, Regen SW
@RegenSW
Merlin leads Regen’s mission to transform how we generate, supply and use energy. Merlin is
a passionate advocate of a smart, decentralised, low carbon energy system based on renewable
energy. He is an influential figure in energy policy taking part in leading initiatives such as
the global Energy Transitions Commission. Merlin writes and presents extensively, on Regen’s
pioneering work. Merlin was previously director of the Environmental Industries Commission,
where he worked in Whitehall and Westminster to ensure government support for British
companies to succeed in the rapidly growing worldwide market for low-carbon products and
services.
Johnny Gowdy
Director, Regen SW
@RegenSW
Johnny joined Regen in 2008, having previously been a partner in the energy practice of the
global consultancy firm Accenture. He has a wide range of experience in both the conventional
and sustainable energy sectors covering; oil and gas, renewable energy, offshore renewable
energy, smart energy systems and energy storage. As well as leading Regen’s work
in the marine and offshore wind sectors, he is currently developing Regen’s market insight
and advisory services in the areas of energy systems, flexibility and energy storage. A PPE
graduate of The Queen’s College Oxford University, Johnny is a regular conference speaker
and chairperson, and has been a guest lecturer at a number of academic institutions.
Carla Tully
President UK and Ireland, AES
@aes_ukireland
Carla brings global experience in strategy, growth, and finance to AES UK & Ireland.
Under Carla’s leadership, her team is focused on building from the company’s strong
foundation of traditional energy generation and bringing AES’ global expertise in new
energy solutions, such as energy storage, to the UK & Ireland. She sits on the boards of CBI
Northern Ireland and Business in the Community Northern Ireland and is the recipient
of the Belfast Homecoming 2015 ‘Belfast Business Ambassador’ Award.
Mark Kenber
Chief executive, energy supply, Mongoose
(former chief executive, The Climate Group)
@MongooseEnergy
Mark joined Mongoose Energy Supply, after 12 years at international NGO, The Climate
Group. With a background in development and environmental economics, Mark has worked
across various areas of environmental and climate policy, with a particular focus on the use
of economic instruments in the pursuit of sustainable development. His career to date has
included spells with Fundacion Natura in Quito, as climate change advisor to the Ecuadorian
government, at WWF International’s climate change programme and as lecturer at both the
Catholic University in Quito and the Institute of Development Studies in the UK.
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