Markus Wierenga
CEO
Markus set up Green Switch Capital (now Qair Renewables UK) in 2010 after moving to the UK from Spain where he was involved in the solar industry for many years. Previously Markus had been involved in the electronic recycling industry, founding a business which became the world’s third largest company in its industry. In 2000, the company was sold to a US based venture capital company. Today, Markus seeks to build on Qair’s worldwide reputation and is responsible for dealing with all external matters, building partnerships and broader business relationships.
Marco Campolucci-Bordi
CCO
Marco co-founded Green Switch Capital (now Qair Renewables UK) in 2010 after moving back to the UK from Spain. Marco is responsible for building partnerships with clients and broader business relationships across multiple technologies. He also leads the Acquisitions and Marketing team, who have built a 20 GW+ pipeline of potential renewable energy projects across the country.
Liam Kelly
COO
Liam is the Chief Operating Officer of Qair Renewables UK and was one of the founding members of Green Switch Capital. Liam has been developing large-scale renewable energy projects internationally for over 15 years and has worked across the wider construction and logistics industries before this.
Development
Paul Dempster
Development Director
Paul has over 30 years of experience in the fields of development, consultancy and contracting, successfully delivering projects for both the private and public sectors.
Pete McLaren
Head of Scottish Development
Chris Rigby
Development Director
Originally a geotechnical engineer, Chris gained an increasing amount of project management experience while managing developments of increasing scales as his career progressed. Working as a Contractor, Consultant and now as a Developer, with experience both nationally and internationally, Chris has gained a broad perspective of business in general and specifically contractual issues surrounding the construction industry, over a 30+ year career.
Tom Milburn
Developer
Tom joined Qair as a developer. As a chartered engineer, he has over ten years of experience working on engineering projects, both in the UK and internationally. His experience encompasses everything from the development of scoping studies to design and site supervision.
David Hannon
Senior Project Developer
Tom Poole
Developer
Tom joined Qair as a project developer. Having started his career in the IT world, development, and subsequently project management, Tom left the city for the good life and ran his own retail business for 15 years. A keen interest in all things green, and a desire to contribute in the effort to hit net zero, inspired his change in direction.
Sam Burgess
Developer
Sam joined Qair after 15 years of running his own catering businesses. In 2019, he started a degree in Environmental Management with the intention of gaining employment with a company that wants to create a greener and more sustainable future.
Huw Townsley
Developer
Huw joined Qair as a project developer, having previously worked in a planning and environmental consultancy, gaining recent consent for Solar schemes within the UK. He has a background in Landscape Architecture & Planning and is looking forward to this next phase in his career delivering further renewable energy projects, assisting with long-term energy security, and contributing to the UK’s net carbon zero goals.
Acquisitions and Marketing
Emma Ashcroft
Head of Acquisitions & Marketing
Emma has worked with the company as an Account Manager since 2013, and is Qair UK’s Head of Acquisitions & Marketing. Emma’s experience and passion for client care means that you are in the perfect hands to begin your exciting journey into renewable energy.
Sally Dugmore
Marketing Executive
Sally manages social media, website content, branding, PR, and other marketing initiatives. With over 10 years of experience in customer service and a degree from Liverpool John Moores University, she combines strong communication skills with a creative approach to building brand awareness. Sally is passionate about promoting renewable energy and helping landowners explore sustainable opportunities.
Grid
Lamin Saidy Vulart
Head of Grid and Engineering
Lamin is the Head of Grid & Engineering at Qair UK. He is an Electrical and Electronic Engineer has gained experience in project management roles in countries such as Gambia, Malta, Spain, Romania, and the UK. In his role at Qair, Lamin manages various aspects of our solar, wind, and battery projects including all grid related matters.
Marjan Moghari
Grid Engineer
Marjan joined Qair as a Grid engineer. She has over five years’ experience as an Architect Engineer working on engineering projects in Iran and holds in an MSc in Architecture.
Thomas O'Neill
Junior Grid Connection Manager
Thomas is one of our Grid Engineers at Qair. He graduated from Liverpool John Moore’s University with a first-class master's degree in mechanical engineering, focussing on renewable energy and developing wind sites.
Isobel Swan
Grid Connections Coordinator
Isobel is a Grid Connections Coordinator at Qair, where she plays a key role in facilitating the successful integration of renewable energy projects into the grid. Isobel has developed a strong understanding of grid infrastructure and regulatory requirements, ensuring that projects are connected smoothly and efficiently.
Finance
Ellen Cantrill
Head of Finance
Ellen joined the business as Finance Controller, having held FC roles previously, and is now Head of Finance at Qair UK. Ellen is a fellow of the Association Chartered Certified Accountants.
Delivery
Nick Evitt
PPA and Strategic Partnerships Director
Nick is the PPA & Strategic Partnerships Director at Qair. He has worked for over twenty-five years in senior sales and general management roles within a number of multinational businesses.
Manuel Balseiro
Head of Delivery and Finance
Manuel is the Head of Delivery and Finance, bringing over 15 years of experience in the renewables sector. He has held leadership roles across managerial, investment, financial, and technical functions at major IPPs across Europe. A mechanical engineer by background, he also holds an MBA from IESE Business School.
Vivek Kodige
Project Finance Manager
Vivek is an accomplished renewable energy professional with a proven track record in developing onshore wind, solar, and BESS projects. His expertise spans technical, regulatory, and financial aspects, having managed cross-technology portfolios from inception to completion. He currently leads financial structuring and management of our portfolio, aligning projects with our strategic goals.
Legal
David Barry
Senior Legal Counsel
David has experience in a broad range of legal matters, including commercial contracts, procurement, research and development agreements, corporate governance, M&A, regulatory and compliance matters, data protection and employment, and contractor contracts. He advises on development, EPC, planning and environmental, and grid connections and has experience with various major infrastructure projects in the renewable energy field.
Nicky Jones
Legal Counsel
Nicky Jones is our in-house legal counsel specialising in commercial property and commercial law matters in the renewable energy sector. She is dual qualified and can support Qair with their ambitions towards net zero carbon emissions across England, Wales and Scotland.
Human Ressources
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