Energise Landscape Ltd Advisory Board

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 Ewen Cairns is a dual‑qualified real estate, energy and infrastructure lawyer (England & Wales and Scotland) focused on one of the defining challenges of the energy transition: how to translate ambition into deliverable projects on the ground.

At the core of his work is a simple proposition—the energy transition is, fundamentally, a land 

 Ewen Cairns is a dual‑qualified real estate, energy and infrastructure lawyer (England & Wales and Scotland) focused on one of the defining challenges of the energy transition: how to translate ambition into deliverable projects on the ground.

At the core of his work is a simple proposition—the energy transition is, fundamentally, a land and infrastructure challenge. Ewen advises developers, investors, funders and public sector bodies on the land, property and legal frameworks that determine whether projects move forward at pace or stall in complexity.

His experience spans the full lifecycle of energy and infrastructure assets, from site origination and land assembly through to development, financing, operation and long‑term optimisation. He works across the spectrum of low‑carbon technologies, including wind, solar, battery storage, EV charging, hydrogen and energy‑from‑waste, with a particular focus on projects where delivery depends on navigating competing land uses, grid constraints and multi‑stakeholder environments.

Ewen is recognised for structuring the legal “plumbing” that enables infrastructure to be built—options, leases, easements, wayleaves and grid‑related agreements—often across complex, multi‑site and portfolio‑scale developments. His work sits at the intersection of real estate strategy, infrastructure delivery and capital deployment, where much of the friction in the energy transition continues to sit.

His perspective is shaped by time spent in‑house as General Counsel within renewable energy and EV charging businesses, where he was directly involved in scaling national infrastructure rollouts. This experience informs a strongly delivery‑focused approach—grounded not in theory, but in how projects are actually executed across diverse real estate environments.

Ewen is particularly interested in the convergence of real estate and energy systems—how assets evolve from passive property holdings into active infrastructure platforms. He works with investors, developers and asset managers to embed energy generation, storage and transport infrastructure into the built environment, reflecting a shift toward integrated, decentralised energy models and infrastructure‑led development.

Through his role on the Energise Landscape Advisory Board, Ewen contributes to wider industry thinking on how the structural barriers to delivery—land fragmentation, consenting complexity, grid access and commercial alignment—can be addressed. His focus is on enabling a more integrated approach between land, infrastructure and capital to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and sustainable development at scale.

 Adrian is the global energy advisory lead at AECOM. He advises a portfolio of clients ranging from technology companies, utilities and oil and gas operators to low carbon developers, start-ups, investors and government.

The topics he covers includes data centres, fusion energy, low carbon investments (such as offshore wind, EV charging, h

 Adrian is the global energy advisory lead at AECOM. He advises a portfolio of clients ranging from technology companies, utilities and oil and gas operators to low carbon developers, start-ups, investors and government.

The topics he covers includes data centres, fusion energy, low carbon investments (such as offshore wind, EV charging, hydrogen and carbon capture), energy security and navigating the energy transition. He regularly speaks at conferences, round tables and to the media and presents to clients, discussing macro trends in energy.

Adrian has undertaken senior roles in the management consulting industry, including PwC Strategy&, Booz Allen Hamilton and EY. He was also the managing director of a boutique energy consulting firm where he worked with the former UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Phillip Hammond and Lord Moynihan.

Adrian has a degree in French and Spanish from Southampton University and a Masters in International History from the London School of Economics. He is an advisor on multiple boards, lecturer and is a fellow of the Energy Institute.

 Fiona Reilly is an accomplished senior leader with over 30 years of experience in the energy sector, specializing in low-carbon solutions, nuclear, and renewable energy. Currently, she serves as the CEO of FiRe Energy Ltd, a consultancy that provides strategic advice on sustainable energy projects, and holds various non-executive and adv

 Fiona Reilly is an accomplished senior leader with over 30 years of experience in the energy sector, specializing in low-carbon solutions, nuclear, and renewable energy. Currently, she serves as the CEO of FiRe Energy Ltd, a consultancy that provides strategic advice on sustainable energy projects, and holds various non-executive and advisory roles, including UK Strategy Lead at Xlinks Ltd, Non-Executive Director of Ansaldo Nuclear, and Senior UK Representative and Co-Chair of the Economic Modelling Working Group for the Generation IV International Forum (GIF).

Her career spans leadership roles in both the private and public sectors, including senior positions at Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, PWC, and Atlantic SuperConnection. Known for her expertise in nuclear services, ESG strategies, and governance frameworks, she has been instrumental in shaping energy infrastructure projects and promoting innovation in the industry.

An advocate for gender diversity, she also leads the Global Women in Nuclear Legal Initiative and mentors emerging talent within the nuclear sector. Her leadership style blends strategic vision, financial acumen, and a collaborative approach, making her a trusted advisor to governments, regulators, and industry leaders.

Fiona holds honorary fellowships with the Nuclear Institute and Energy Institute, and is deeply involved in charitable organizations such as the Matt Hampson Foundation and the NSPCC.

 Sarah founded Developing Experts in October 2015. Since then, the company has grown from strength to strength, winning Tech Nation's Rising Star award in 2019 and being selected as one of 10 UK companies for Google's Immersion Growth Program in 2020. In 2021, the company was featured in @J.P. Morgan Private Bank’s report on the Top 200 F

 Sarah founded Developing Experts in October 2015. Since then, the company has grown from strength to strength, winning Tech Nation's Rising Star award in 2019 and being selected as one of 10 UK companies for Google's Immersion Growth Program in 2020. In 2021, the company was featured in @J.P. Morgan Private Bank’s report on the Top 200 Female-Powered Businesses in the UK and recently secured a place on Tech Nation's Upscale programme. Developing Experts also won the BETT Awards for Best Classroom Resource - Teaching Aid in both 2022 and 2024. In addition, Sarah was recognised as an 'LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leader' in 2022. In 2024, the company won the Best AI Product and Best AI Product for Education categories at the National AI Awards and was a finalist for Best AI Product for Energy and Utilities. Sarah herself was a finalist for High Growth Woman Founder of the Year at the UKBAA Angel Investor 2024 Awards.

Developing Experts works with a range of tier 1 brands from the rail, energy, and construction industries to grow, track and build diverse talent pipelines for industry. 

In 2020 Sarah was honoured with an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list for her services to tech and education and was named by Startup Magazine 'Top 20 Most Influential Female Founder of 2020’.

Sarah is delighted to be working with thousands of schools and clients such as the EDF, Network Rail, Rolls Royce, BEIS, National Nuclear Labs, the Royal Horticultural Society and the Ministry of Defence.

 Elina is a physicist with over 20 years of experience in fusion plasma physics research and who has worked at several national laboratories across Europe. In 2012 Elina joined UKAEA, where she is successfully leading a group consisting of 10 scientists. In addition, she is now Events Lead at Destination Nuclear, a UK-wide recruitment cam

 Elina is a physicist with over 20 years of experience in fusion plasma physics research and who has worked at several national laboratories across Europe. In 2012 Elina joined UKAEA, where she is successfully leading a group consisting of 10 scientists. In addition, she is now Events Lead at Destination Nuclear, a UK-wide recruitment campaign to provide the Nuclear Sector with the workforce required to deliver the sector’s ambitions and growth. Before that, Elina was leading a highly complex modelling project to improve the understanding of how to optimise the fusion energy production of ITER, a critical next-step multi-billion international fusion experiment that is being built in France. 

Elina is a mum of two and as WiN UK Network Executive (job share), she is taking positive actions across the nuclear sector to create workplaces where everyone can thrive and reach their true potential.

 Paul Kavanagh is an experienced infrastructure professional with over 30 years of experience working across engineering, project delivery, and infrastructure management in the United Kingdom.

Throughout his career Paul has held a range of operational and leadership roles, progressing from hands-on delivery positions into senior management

 Paul Kavanagh is an experienced infrastructure professional with over 30 years of experience working across engineering, project delivery, and infrastructure management in the United Kingdom.

Throughout his career Paul has held a range of operational and leadership roles, progressing from hands-on delivery positions into senior management. His practical knowledge of infrastructure projects, combined with strong leadership skills, has enabled him to support the successful delivery of complex projects across the UK.

Paul has also served as a Board Director for three railway infrastructure companies, contributing to strategic decision-making, business development, and operational oversight.

In recent years Paul has become increasingly involved in renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure initiatives, supporting projects related to solar energy, low-carbon infrastructure, and renewable technology integration.

Alongside his project work, Paul is also involved in training and workforce development, helping support and mentor the next generation of infrastructure professionals.

Outside of work Paul enjoys travelling, classic cars, caravanning, and spending time with his family.

 Abbie Badcock‑Broe is an industry strategist known for cutting through complexity to shape the future of the UK energy system. With 20 years’ experience advising Executives and Boards, she specialises in system‑wide problem‑solving — from decarbonisation and system operation to long‑range planning and organisational transformation. Her w

 Abbie Badcock‑Broe is an industry strategist known for cutting through complexity to shape the future of the UK energy system. With 20 years’ experience advising Executives and Boards, she specialises in system‑wide problem‑solving — from decarbonisation and system operation to long‑range planning and organisational transformation. Her work consistently centres on one question: how customers, communities and industry actors will shape — and be shaped by — the energy system of the future.

Formerly Head of Corporate, UK & Decarbonisation Strategy at National Grid, Abbie has led major strategic shifts, built enterprise‑wide foresight capabilities and steered the long‑term narrative for the transition to the National Energy System Operator. Her earlier career spans energy retail, renewables, UK & European trade associations and consultancy, giving her a uniquely customer‑anchored perspective on system change.

A Royal Academy of Engineering Policy Fellow, Abbie is a regular voice on the main stage at leading industry forums.