People
Our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, mutual respect, and open communication
PEOPLE
Leadership stories
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 – 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.
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.
Eneko Rodriguez – CFO
Eneko has 20 years experience leading high performing finance teams across international renewable energy, infrastructure and consulting blue-chip organisations.
Business planning and structuring, accounting and compliance, tax structuring, project and corporate financing, FP&A, treasury and risk management.
Supporting Element’s Green's international growth agenda enabling financial discipline and rigour, optimal capital structure and return to shareholders.
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.
“The engineering team at Elements Green possesses extensive project expertise encompassing all facets of development, spanning from the initial stages of a project’s conception to design, optimization, construction, and operation. While the team is headquartered in London, we cater to our global portfolio, working to facilitate the build out of our core products, storage and solar, across diverse energy markets worldwide”
Mark - Head of UK Development
10+ years experience in solar development.
Previously worked for Anesco and Lightsource bp developing >1GW of Solar.
At Elements Green, Mark leads UK development and has brought 1500 MW of assets to a late stage.
‘‘The UK team is crammed with exceptional upcoming talent alongside a great deal of project management, planning, grid connections and land acquisition experience in this field. We are proud to boast a substantial pipeline of battery storage (BESS) and ground mount solar PV schemes spanning the length and breadth of the country.’’
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.
‘Elements Green’s Operations Department comprises a team of professionals focused on implementing business processes, logistics and supply chain and other duties necessary for the organisation’s day-to-day functioning. The various tasks and execution of the backend business functions make Operations very exciting and perfect for energetic people like Elements Green’s team.’’
James Gates – Investment Director
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.