ELUK 2026 Advisory Committee Confirmed

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 Sam Mathew is a passionate energy advocate and strategic advisor with a career spanning industry operations, enterprise technology, and global consulting. At Microsoft, he partners with senior leaders across the energy and utilities sector to shape and deliver digital strategies that drive innovation, resilience, and decarbonization. Sam

 Sam Mathew is a passionate energy advocate and strategic advisor with a career spanning industry operations, enterprise technology, and global consulting. At Microsoft, he partners with senior leaders across the energy and utilities sector to shape and deliver digital strategies that drive innovation, resilience, and decarbonization. Sam brings a grounded yet forward-looking perspective to every conversation, playing an active role in accelerating the energy transition with clarity, credibility, and conviction.  

Liliane is strategy consultant with a multi-disciplinary background in science & technology, economics, law, and policy. Liliane believes in the power of human ingenuity and innovation to drive sustainable growth, and has positioned herself at the intersection of technology, policy, and business to facilitate collaboration and address so

Liliane is strategy consultant with a multi-disciplinary background in science & technology, economics, law, and policy. Liliane believes in the power of human ingenuity and innovation to drive sustainable growth, and has positioned herself at the intersection of technology, policy, and business to facilitate collaboration and address some of the most pressing questions of the modern day – including addressing the climate crisis and managing the digital transformation and adoption of responsible AI. As a consultant, Liliane has worked with a wide range of key decision-makers – including policymakers, infrastructure developers, investors, etc. – to provide stakeholders with the economic and strategic advisory needed to make major commercial decisions. Liliane’s work primarily centres around the energy sector, industrial decarbonisation, and AI, though she has broad experience across industries and sectors. Prior to consulting, Liliane deliberately explored different aspects of innovation in diverse regions of the world to cultivate a global perspective on technology, policy, and business. Her previous professional and academic endeavours span across North America, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, including positions at the U.S. Department of Energy and an Israeli clean energy start up. 

 Trevor Hutchings will be joining the REA on 1st July as our next Chief Executive. 

Trevor brings a wealth of experience in net zero, renewables and the clean energy transition. Most recently he was a Partner at international consulting group, BIP, leading their Sustainability Centre of Excellence. Before that he led the growth and diversi

 Trevor Hutchings will be joining the REA on 1st July as our next Chief Executive. 

Trevor brings a wealth of experience in net zero, renewables and the clean energy transition. Most recently he was a Partner at international consulting group, BIP, leading their Sustainability Centre of Excellence. Before that he led the growth and diversification strategy at energy services firm Gemserv.

Trevor spent much of his early career in Whitehall and with the European Commission in Brussels working on energy and environment programmes, including policies to support the renewables market in the UK. He also worked at WWF, the global conservation NGO, where he was Director of Advocacy, focussing on improving public policy and environmental governance. 

Trevor is chair of the Green Purposes Company set up by the UK government to safeguard the green mission of the world’s first Green Investment Bank following its sale to Macquarie, the global infrastructure investor. He is a Fellow at the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment and holds the IoD’s certificate in corporate governance. 

Trevor grew up in Devon and now lives near Midhurst in the South Downs National Park. When not at work he enjoys sailing, renovating his home and time with his wife Natacha and two children, Claudia, and Charlie.

 Information Technology & Data Centre Specialist | Digital Infrastructure Strategist

With a strong career at the intersection of Information Technology, data centre operations, and digital infrastructure strategy, Jeptha Allen is recognised for driving resilient, high‑performance technological environments that support modern organisation

 Information Technology & Data Centre Specialist | Digital Infrastructure Strategist

With a strong career at the intersection of Information Technology, data centre operations, and digital infrastructure strategy, Jeptha Allen is recognised for driving resilient, high‑performance technological environments that support modern organisational demands.  His work spans mission‑critical systems, energy‑efficient data centre design, infrastructure transformation, and the integration of new technologies that improve operational reliability and sustainability.

Jeptha has developed deep expertise in managing complex IT ecosystems, optimising data centre performance, and leading initiatives that enhance security, scalability, and energy efficiency. His experience includes modernising infrastructure architectures, ensuring uptime for business‑critical applications, and enabling organisations to scale securely in an increasingly digital and energy‑aware economy.

Jeptha brings valuable insight into how data centres — as major energy consumers — are evolving in response to new environmental standards, renewable energy integration, and the growing pressures of AI‑driven compute demand. His perspective bridges the technical realities of IT operations with the strategic imperatives of sustainability, resilience, and future‑proof digital infrastructure.
He is particularly passionate about:

•  Energy‑efficient data centre operations
•  Sustainable digital infrastructure and green technologies
• Modern IT architecture and cloud‑hybrid models
• High‑availability systems and operational resilience
•  Automation, monitoring, and data‑driven optimisation
• AI and compute challenges shaping the next generation of data centres
  

Jeptha’s commitment to innovation and responsible technology leadership positions him as a trusted contributor to the ongoing national conversation about the UK’s energy future and its intersection with digital transformation.

 Dave Tattershall is the Founder and Chairman of Solarport, the UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of solar mounting infrastructure. With more than forty years of experience in engineering and manufacturing, Dave has been instrumental in driving British innovation in renewable energy. Since founding Solarport in 2015, he has guided th

 Dave Tattershall is the Founder and Chairman of Solarport, the UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of solar mounting infrastructure. With more than forty years of experience in engineering and manufacturing, Dave has been instrumental in driving British innovation in renewable energy. Since founding Solarport in 2015, he has guided the company from a small family-run business to a major international supplier supporting gigawatts of solar projects across the UK and Europe.

A passionate advocate for strengthening the UK supply chain, Dave has served on the UK government’s Solar Taskforce and currently serves as Co-Chair of Solar Energy UK’s Supply Chain Steering Group and sits on the organisation’s Board, helping to shape national policy and promote sustainable growth in the clean energy sector.

 Simon is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer and has been working across different sectors in the TIC industry for 32 years.

Recent roles have included Global Product Conformity Manager for Rail, Medical & mechanical certifications. Global Head of Nuclear (New & in-service nuclear power plants); Lead on Anglo-French joint venture for UK EPR i

 Simon is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer and has been working across different sectors in the TIC industry for 32 years.

Recent roles have included Global Product Conformity Manager for Rail, Medical & mechanical certifications. Global Head of Nuclear (New & in-service nuclear power plants); Lead on Anglo-French joint venture for UK EPR inspection projects.

Externally Simon participates in World Nuclear Association Supply Chain, IAEA & NEA supply chain and until BREXIT the EU Commission pressure equipment guidance forum.

Simon is a Fellow of the IMechE; vice chair of the IMechE Pressure Systems Group Board. He is currently responsible for the LRQA strategic markets initiative. LRQA is the leading independent third party assurance provider, formerly part of Lloyd’s Register

 Sophie Lee is director of transmission and distribution at Stantec, leading one of the UK’s largest specialist technical teams at a time of critical grid investment. She brings over 15 years’ experience delivering complex, safety‑critical energy infrastructure programmes, with a focus on large (>£100m) projects and portfolios. A chartere

 Sophie Lee is director of transmission and distribution at Stantec, leading one of the UK’s largest specialist technical teams at a time of critical grid investment. She brings over 15 years’ experience delivering complex, safety‑critical energy infrastructure programmes, with a focus on large (>£100m) projects and portfolios. A chartered civil engineer, Sophie has led multi‑disciplinary teams across electricity transmission and distribution, oil and gas, and new nuclear across the full project life cycle.

At the heart of Sophie’s leadership is a deep commitment to people – both those designing and delivering the grid, and the communities whose lives and livelihoods depend on it. She’s an advocate for the engineers, designers and teams who keep the system moving, championing collaboration and inclusion. For Sophie, resilient networks aren’t simply the result of technical excellence. They are built through empowered teams and a clear sense of responsibility to the people infrastructure ultimately serves.

 Joe Dutton is Energy Innovation Lead at specialty insurer AXIS. He leads strategy for underwriting teams on the energy transition, climate technology, and insurance product innovation. He has worked on UK and European energy policy, markets, and technology for over 15 years, across various roles in consultancy, academia and think tanks. 

 Joe Dutton is Energy Innovation Lead at specialty insurer AXIS. He leads strategy for underwriting teams on the energy transition, climate technology, and insurance product innovation. He has worked on UK and European energy policy, markets, and technology for over 15 years, across various roles in consultancy, academia and think tanks. Before joining AXIS, Joe worked at climate and carbon consultancy South Pole, and at energy think tank E3G where he led research programmes on energy infrastructure, climate and decarbonisation policy, and the future of energy systems under net zero.  

 Investment leader in clean energy investment, financing, M&A, and company building.

He held senior roles at General Electric, Macquarie Capital and BP plc. With success in fundraising ($1.5B+), capital markets ($6.5B+ in debt, $1.1B in equity), and energy M&A advisory ($40B) including oil & gas, solar, wind, hydro, battery storage, and di

 Investment leader in clean energy investment, financing, M&A, and company building.

He held senior roles at General Electric, Macquarie Capital and BP plc. With success in fundraising ($1.5B+), capital markets ($6.5B+ in debt, $1.1B in equity), and energy M&A advisory ($40B) including oil & gas, solar, wind, hydro, battery storage, and digital infrastructure across EMEA and Asia Pacific.

Currently a senior advisor at Longspur Capital, a clean energy investment manager and advisor with offices in London, Edinburgh and Amsterdam.

  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 managemen

  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.

 Karthik is a strategy and management consultant focused on helping organisations turn complexity into decision-ready insight and practical change.

His work centres on the point where people, systems, and technology meet, and on how those elements can be brought together to deliver lasting change in an increasingly information-dense yet tu

 Karthik is a strategy and management consultant focused on helping organisations turn complexity into decision-ready insight and practical change.

His work centres on the point where people, systems, and technology meet, and on how those elements can be brought together to deliver lasting change in an increasingly information-dense yet turbulent world.

He advises leaders and delivery teams across energy, public services, transport, and healthcare on strategy, operating model design, and the practical application of AI in complex organisations.

Karthik holds an MSc in Advanced Mechanical Engineering and a BEng in Aerospace Engineering, and is a recipient of the Royal Academy of Engineering ELS Scholarship.

 Eva Robson is a Chartered Civil Engineer with the Institution of Civil Engineers and a business development leader, committed to shaping the UK’s future energy landscape. Eva combines technical expertise with strategic insight to support the UK’s transition towards secure, affordable, and sustainable energy for all. 

In her current role a

 Eva Robson is a Chartered Civil Engineer with the Institution of Civil Engineers and a business development leader, committed to shaping the UK’s future energy landscape. Eva combines technical expertise with strategic insight to support the UK’s transition towards secure, affordable, and sustainable energy for all. 

In her current role at J Coffey, Eva drives business development across the energy, data centre, and net zero sectors. She is focused on identifying opportunities, accelerating the delivery of sustainable projects, and forging long-lasting partnerships that strengthen the UK’s energy infrastructure and resilience.

Eva previously spent eight years at Taylor Woodrow, beginning her career in engineering roles on major national infrastructure projects—including HS2—where she contributed as both a Site Engineer and Design Engineer.

Deeply motivated by sustainably responsible construction, Eva is passionate about advancing engineering practices through innovation to protect both current and future communities and environments.