The Storelectric Team
We’re solving the problem of intermittent renewable energy through longer-duration grid-scale energy storage with our world-class management and advisory board, and international strategic partners.
BOARD
TREVOR BAILEY
Chairman
A seasoned executive with more than three decades of experience in the energy industry, Trevor’s expertise has guided the company through his valuable insights into market dynamics within the energy sector
since joining the board in 2022.
TALLAT AZAD
Managing Director
With over 30 years global and multidisciplinary experience in the power industry, Tallat brings a wealth of expertise to the board which has helped him build international partnerships and identify funding opportunities for the company’s energy storage solution.
JEFF DRAPER
Founder
Jeff founded Storelectric to provide a green energy storage solution that will help the UK reach net-zero with technology which is readily available right now.
MIKE HUNTRISS
Director (Secretary)
Mike is our board secretary. He ensures accurate recordings of board business are made to enable company transparency. He is a long-serving team member, having joined us in 2014.
Andrew Wright
Non-executive Director
Previously an interim CEO of OFGEM, Andrew brings a unique blend of industry, commercial, financial, regulatory and government experience to the team.
Leadership
Catherine Cain
Director of Operations
A vital member of Storelectric’s leadership team, Catherine supports the directors and our functional team leads to ensure our business units work closely and realise our company’s operational goals.
RICHARD DEAN
Head of Business Development
Richard is our Head of Business Development. He joined in 2024 to develop projects and strategies which position Storelectric firmly in the emerging hydrogen market.
Tim Leaman
Head of IT and Systems
Tim is the IT lead, overseeing strategic technological initiatives and managing the company IT hardware and email infrastructure. He ensures the day to day IT systems run smoothly.
SIMON MAYCOCK
Head of Technologies
Simon directs technical development at Storelectric as Head of our Technology Steering Group. He advises on developing technologies, products and project roadmaps, including exploring the opportunities presented by our patents and building collaborations with universities and companies.
Daren Smith
Alchemy Project Director
Daren is our Alchemy Project Director at the Wilton Centre in Teesside. He is an inspirational leader in the commercial and
technical operations of chemical and underground storage facilities.
Karen Eccles
Human Resources Consultant
Karen provides advice and support for our people management strategies and processes.
GINA HURST
Investor Relations
Gina coordinates retail investment, managing shareholder relationships and communications as well as coordinating investment marketing campaigns.
Kelly Hutsby
Head of Corporate Communications
Kelly leads corporate communications, managing the SEL brand including marketing, branded assets, the website, social media and PR.
Technology steering group
Professor Simon Hogg
Board Advisor
Simon sits on the Technology Steering Group and advises the company on medium duration energy storage solutions. He is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
Professor Phil Leigh
Board Advisor
Phil is an environmental scientist, project manager,
renewable energy engineer and electrical engineer who sits on our Technology Steering Group. He offers sound judgement on the technology market due to his experience working with diverse stakeholders and businesses in the public and private sector.
Professor Stuart HaSzeldine, OBE
Geotechnical Advisor, Geosciences
Stuart is Professor of CCS at the University of Edinburgh, researching CO2 geological storage as waste and hydrogen storage as energy in the context of climate change. He was elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (2003).
Scott Taylor
Project Advisor – Engineering
Scott is a Chartered Engineer and former President of the Institution of Power Engineers. He retired from Sembcorp as VP of Business Development and Inward Investment. Previously at GE Energy, he was a site manager and Lead Technical Advisor at the highest field engineering roles in the company.
Martin Lord
Process Engineer
Martin Lord is a process engineer whose role it is to assist the team with technical calculations and
modelling. He has over two decades of experience in the industry including a successful career at GE and Alstom.
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