Can you tell us about your background and what brought you into the renewable energy and infrastructure sector?

My career began at KPMG, where I was immersed in the world of infrastructure advisory, working on government-backed projects like hospitals and transport systems. As the renewables sector started to take off, I found myself drawn to the challenge and promise of clean energy.

That led me to John Laing Group in 2014 to focus on renewable energy investment. Since joining Foresight in 2017, I’ve had the privilege of working across a diverse range of technologies, helping to shape the future of energy transition. Each step has been about following the momentum of change and being part of something that genuinely matters. 

 

What excites you most about your role at FGEN, and how does your role complement the team?

My primary focus is on investment origination, deployment and execution across Europe. Over the past decade, I’ve overseen about £700 million of investment in energy transition projects in markets like the UK, Nordics, Spain and the Netherlands. Given FGEN’s diversified environmental infrastructure mandate, there is great scope for looking at newer sectors and an ever evolving opportunity set as the energy transition progresses, and that’s both a challenging and exciting prospect. 

Given the wider market environment, there is currently a great focus on maximising value from our existing portfolio versus new investment, especially in sectors like anaerobic digestion and waste which offer more growth potential than traditional wind and solar, but we are constantly assessing new opportunities so that we’re well placed to leverage FGEN’s broad mandate when the time is right.

 

What trends or technologies in the energy transition space are you most excited about?

The pace of change within the decarbonisation megatrend is genuinely exciting. Ten years ago, it was all about wind farms and power generation. Now, we’re looking at decarbonising heat, building smarter infrastructure and investing in technologies like geothermal and long-duration storage.

Foresight has always been willing to push into new frontiers, and FGEN’s flexible mandate means we can keep evolving with the sector. There’s always something new on the horizon, and that sense of possibility is what keeps me motivated. 

 

How does Foresight ensure its investments deliver both financial returns and environmental impact?

Sustainability is at the core of our investment process. Every new investment is assessed against sustainability criteria, both qualitatively and quantitatively, including alignment with the UN SDGs. We monitor ongoing performance to ensure we meet our environmental goals. FGEN is aligned with the EU taxonomy, and we’re committed to a net zero portfolio by 2050. It’s rewarding to know that our work is making a tangible difference, not just for investors but for the planet.