ELUK 2025 Advisory Committee Confirmed

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With over 35 years of operational and commercial expertise in Power and Propulsion Systems across the Energy and Marine sectors, I provide technology-agnostic consultancy to Power Plant Owners, Investors, and new entrants. I help clients navigate the complexities of power generation through tailored, strategic solutions that drive efficiency, mitigate risks, and ensure long-term success.

I specialise in offering comprehensive support throughout the lifecycle of power generation assets, from strategic advisory on acquisitions and divestments to optimizing operational performance and managing aging infrastructure. My experience ranges from hands-on roles in the UK power markets as a Power Plant Engineer and Subject Matter Expert in Electrical Safety, to senior leadership positions, including Chief Operations Officer overseeing 500 MW of flexible generation.

At F&H Power Consultants, we assist clients in mitigating the risks associated with aging power plant infrastructure, particularly addressing challenges like Distributed Control System obsolescence. Our expertise in Buyer/Seller Due-Diligence, with a focus on older assets, ensures that strategic insights and risk mitigation are at the forefront of every acquisition and divestment.

Feel free to connect with me to discuss how we can work together to optimize your power generation assets and navigate today’s energy landscape. 

 “I do stuff and get it done!"

 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.

 Jordan Amir-Hekmat is a consultant at ERM. With a background in mechanical engineering, he has worked in the hydrogen industry for several years, developing some of the leading green hydrogen projects in the UK. His experience includes large scale green hydrogen production and distribution for process heat, logistics and transport across a range of sectors. He has also worked on innovation projects, such as refuelling for hydrogen aviation and digital twin solutions to optimise site operation. At ERM he has been conducting analysis into future electricity generation projections, guiding UK Distribution Network Operators to make optimal strategic grid upgrades that will enable a net zero grid.  

  Andrew started work as an apprentice at NEI and developed his career through various engineering roles working on large coal and gas fired power stations as well as delivering components for Sizewell B. 

His early career was at Rolls-Royce and became Programme Director for Rolls- Royce’s civil nuclear business, leading customer engagement and bids with new build developers. Before working in civil nuclear, he was General Manager for submarine fleet support, ensuring at-sea availability. Prior to this he was Technical Engineering Manager for primary plant components. He also worked at MoD as part of the visit team restarting the UK / US relationship ahead of the Dreadnought programme collaboration.

He was appointed Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (NAMRC) Chief Executive Officer in August 2017. A key focus was to explore innovative manufacturing and supply chain solutions. He represented the Nuclear AMRC at the Nuclear Industry Council, and led the Winning UK Business work programme as part of the Nuclear Sector Deal. In 2022, he was part of the sprint team convened by the Prime Minister to establish the framework for Great British Nuclear, leading the supply chain, skills and capacity taskforce.

Andrew recently created a spin out company taking the supply chain capability previously at NAMRC into a new organisation called Nuclear Collaboration Ltd (NucCol). The focus is on broad research and intervention for the clean energy sector. Based on sector leading interventions such as Fit 4 Nuclear, with more emphasis on supply chain analysis.

Currently Andrew is an Executive Director of the Nuclear Industry Association; UK representative on the Generation IV International Forum for materials and manufacture; and a member of the Royal Society’s Nuclear Cogeneration Steering Group. 

He is Visiting Professor of Nuclear Manufacturing and Capability Development at the Flinders University in Adelaide and a Fellow of the Nuclear Institute.

 Originally a coastal geomorphologist, Derek undertook a Ph.D. in Geomorphology and Law whilst running a successful consulting business. He took up a position with Forth Ports Limited (then PLC) leading environmental aspects and developing the corporate social responsibility elements of the annual report. When ISPS came along, he was asked to lead the implementation for Forth’s Scottish Ports. Eventually becoming the Group's lead on energy, environment, sustainability, safety and ESG. He has also held senior positions at Port of Aberdeen and Port of London, bringing operational experience from both Private and Trust ports.

Beyond projects, the day to day activities have included developing and implementing the multi-year strategies for a number of functions, building and moulding teams, auditing, investigating major incidents, coordinating incident response, legal, insurance and in-house teams, planning and coordinating Public Local Inquiries (as applicant and objector), driving accountability, negotiating with government on new legislation, industry body topic group chair and spokesperson.

He is the Founder and Director of Saltire Sustainability Ltd., and currently supports organisations with a fractional executive approach, is VP, Sustainability, Maritime and Energy for a floating infrastructure and electric aviation start-up and non-executive director of the Port of Cromarty Firth, Marine Zero Ltd. and the Forth Estuary Forum. In 2023 Derek was included in the ENDS Report list of the ‘Top 100 most influential environmental professionals’, including one of only 12 ‘private sector pioneers.’

 Ruan Steyn currently serves as Project Manager for the Sizewell C Nuclear Island, a position held since February 2023. Prior to this role, Ruan gained extensive experience at Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd from January 2009 to December 2022, focusing on the Nuclear Fuel and Steam Generator Replacement project at the Koeberg Nuclear Power Plant, with responsibilities encompassing core design, safety analysis, and plant life extension. Ruan holds two advanced degrees from Stellenbosch University, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Master of Science (MS). 

  David Mackey is the Chief Executive Officer of the Carbon and Energy Fund (CEF), a role he assumed in February 2024. With over a decade of experience as a Director at the CEF, David has been instrumental in overseeing commercial management, project origination, and the securing of £1bn of finance, including Public Sector capital for sustainable energy projects.

Under David's leadership, the CEF is dedicated to delivering net zero solutions for the public sector, combining environmental and financial sustainability. By partnering with the Public Sector and industry leaders, the CEF ensures that its projects not only meet but exceed environmental and financial goals through 2040 and beyond.

Prior to his tenure at CEF, David served as a Director at MITIE Group PLC, where he successfully managed and delivered a diverse portfolio of Energy Services projects across both the Private and Public sectors. These initiatives spanned district heating, biomass, energy efficiency, battery storage, solar (on- and off-site), heat pumps, and alternative forms of generation and fuels.

David earned his MBA from Cass Business School in 2007.

 From two decades engaging consumers and distributed assets in energy markets as an analyst, researcher and trader, Jon has developed expertise in energy markets, policy, and the complex interactions between them. At EIC he managed a €1bn wholesale trading book on behalf of C&I consumers, worked with retailers to develop new contracts enabling market access for smaller consumers, and oversaw delivery of market intelligence, procurement and bill validation. Representing the TPI sector as an early member of Power Responsive, he has also worked at tech start-up Electron on local energy markets and demand response optimisation from Orkney to South Korea, and spent the last 4 years developing LCP Delta’s Flexibility and Storage research and data platforms. His reports and analysis have influenced GB and European energy policy, and he is a frequent commentator on the energy industry and regular speaker at industry events. 

Andy is the Head of Energy Transition at Howden Group where he supports the various specialist teams across Howden to:

• engage in strategic conversations with C suite executives about capital allocation, emerging risks and financing across the low carbon sector;
• understand the risks associated with emerging business models and new technologies; and
• develop innovative insurance solutions to address these risks through mitigation or risk transfer to aid financing and drive capital flows 

Andy is a former senior partner and energy sector lead at KPMG where he served as a partner for 17 years. As a deal advisory partner for many years Andy’s clients were drawn from corporates, infrastructure funds, major Asian investors and private equity houses. In his last role he was Global Lead Partner for bp p.I.c. where he and his team supported the start of their journey to become an Integrated Energy Company. Before joining Howden, Andy worked as a senior advisor to Storegga, the Scottish CCS Cluster in UK where he established the foundations of Storegga Integrated (CCS as a service business unit) 

Jeremy has worked for the Australian Parliament and has held various roles in energy and environmental policy in the UK Civil Service, including the smart metering program. He spent a decade as an industry representative and lobbyist for manufacturers in the UK electrotechnical sector. He chaired the Technical Working Group of the UK’s EV Energy Taskforce, helped establish the UK Government’s Cyber Security Code of Practice & Partnership with Industry, was for some years a member of EnergyREV’s Strategic Advisory Board, and has contributed to countless other working groups and taskforces on smart metering, EV infrastructure, energy data and demand-side flexibility. 

Jeremy is Policy and Regulation Director (EU & UK) for ev.energy, providers of managed charging servcies. He chairs the smartEn e-mobility taskforce and is a passionate advocate for energy flexibility as the foundation of a clean power system.

 Lee has held senior leadership positions within the Electricity Generation sector for over 25 years. Initially working with thermal and hydro generation technologies, the majority of his career has been spent within the Renewables Energy Sector (with specific focus on wind power).

Lee was directly responsible for leading the development (from inception) of a fully integrated operations function within a leading global utility to support the largest and most diverse operational wind portfolio in the UK (including the establishment of the UK’s most advanced 24/7 dedicated Renewable Energy Control Centre).

This experience was gained during a period of exceptional company and industry growth, during which the asset portfolio Lee was responsible for grew from 12 projects totalling 120Mws of installed capacity, to 38 projects and around 2GW of installed capacity.  

During this period, an incredible amount of experience was gained across a wide range of operational areas, within a challenging and rapidly changing operational environment such as: Technical Asset Management, Organisational Design and Development, Operational Performance Improvement and Strategic Change Implementation. 

Lee was also directly involved in developing industry standards within the UK wind industry is an extremely strong Health & Safety advocate.  

This experience was achieved whilst driving company and industry leading levels of operational performance and staff engagement.

Lee was also the global Head of Growth and Development for the wind industry’s first dedicated provider of independent technical training and competency development.  This role involved engaging with, and designing support solutions for, asset owners/operators and maintenance providers across all key global Renewable Energy markets which provided a deep understanding of operational best practice.   

Lee is passionate about developing people and teams withing complex technical environments and optimising operational performance.  His desire to work with organisations in a free thinking, sustainable and constructive way - independent of the limiting factors which can adversely affect progress and innovation within conventional company structures – was the driving force behind the establishment of Vi Renewables

  Robert Alford is the Delivery and Engagement Lead for Nuclear Energy Application projects within the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory. Robert’s career to date has involved a broad range of roles in the nuclear sector including supporting waste management, current reactor operations and more recently within UK Government. Robert specialises in the opportunities nuclear energy offers to unlock decarbonisation pathways beyond electricity. This includes through the use of direct heat, nuclear enabled hydrogen production and onward synthesis to liquid products such as synthetic aviation fuels, in turn supporting decarbonisation of hard to abate sectors including industry and transportation.
Robert is also involved in a number of international initiatives including as Chair of the Hydrogen Energy Association’s Nuclear Enabled Hydrogen working group, and UK Government appointed representative on groups within the Generative IV International Forum and the Nuclear Energy Agency.

Robert has been recognised for his contributions to the sector over the last decade becoming the youngest fellow of the Nuclear Institute (the professional body for the sector) in 2022.