A leading voice in the industry, Chris has spent over a decade acting as CEO of United Renewables and its sister companies leading all aspects of the businesses including providing strategic direction, fundraising and day to day management of operations.

Chris holds a degree in business from Trinity College Dublin, an MBA from London Business School and is currently reading part time at the Yale Center for Business & the Environment. Chris is a member of the Executive Committee of the London Business School’s Alumni Council, host of the Conversations on Climate podcast, a keynote speaker and sustainability columnist.

Emma Orr manages and administers all elements from fundraising, contractual arrangements, equipment purchasing, sales and acquisitions and is heavily involved in general day to day management of the businesses.

Julia’s day to day management involves collaborating with project managers, navigating planning application processes, liaising with the ecological and technical teams, locating new sites, point of contact for stakeholders and problem solving to maintain progress and improve efficiencies.

With over 15 years of experience in the sector, Chris Reed has formally held numerous senior positions within the renewables sector including acting as former UK Renewables Director for Total Gas and Power, and founder and CEO of wind turbine installation, operation and maintenance business. Chris has overseen the deployment of over 4000MW of renewable assets globally including wind, solar and anaerobic digestion plants in locations varying from the United Kingdom through to New Zealand.

Chris Reed oversees the technology selection and deployment process including technical due diligence, third-party contractual agreements as well as the ongoing day-to-day commercial operations.