Our experienced board and leadership team
The board
Andrew is an experienced private equity investor and senior strategy leader specialising in supporting businesses through periods of significant scaling, transformation and M&A. Andrew is a qualified accountant and, after roles in corporate finance and corporate recovery, focused on private equity as a Managing Director of the RBS Special Opportunities Fund LLP. In 2012 Andrew joined Dixons Retail Group plc as Group Strategy Director to lead strategy and M&A. Andrew played a leading role in the merger with Carphone Warehouse plc, subsequently becoming Integration Director and interim CEO of the services division, as well as continuing to lead all strategy and M&A work for the enlarged group. Andrew is currently Executive Chairman of Hunter Boot Limited.
Harvey co-founded eLight and is a proven technology entrepreneur, who has achieved a number of successful exits of businesses over the last 15 years across a variety of different sectors: software, the internet, ecommerce and hospitality. In 2000, Harvey founded The Hot Group Plc (‘THG’), which listed on AIM in 2002 and which he led on a successful consolidation of the online recruitment market, through a buy and build strategy, before leading the sale to Trinity Mirror in 2006. Harvey was Investment Director for Scottish Enterprise at Design LED between 2015 and 2019.
With over 30 years of experience in finance and leadership roles, John is a seasoned executive known for driving growth and operational efficiency in market-leading businesses. A fellow of the Chartered Institute of Accountants of England and Wales, he has held CFO positions in various organizations, including a division of a FTSE 100 company in Singapore, a technology business that joined AIM in 2014, and a private equity-backed international clinical research group.
Throughout his career, John has demonstrated a strong ability to optimize cash flow and profit, develop high-performing teams, and implement strategic initiatives that support business scalability and evolution. His expertise in financial planning, business transformation, and team development positions him as a key asset to eEnergy’s strategic goals.
John is committed to bringing innovative ideas and energy to eEnergy, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of the renewable energy sector.
Following over 14 years as an investment banker at leading City institutions including UBS Warburg and Deutsche Bank, including as the Managing Director responsible for the energy and utilities industries, Nigel spent 15 years as Chief Financial Officer or Chief Executive Officer of a number of private and public companies. In addition to the Company,
Nigel is currently a Non-Executive Director of BlackRock Throgmorton plc and several AIM listed companies including DeepVerge plc and Location Sciences plc.
John first joined Luceco in 1997, ascending to the role of Chief Executive Officer in 2005. John’s strategic vision was instrumental in leading the original management buyout of Luceco from a listed PLC in 2000, followed by a secondary buyout in partnership with EPIC Investment Partners LLP (formerly EPIC Private Equity LLP) in 2005. Under his leadership, the Group expanded its operations in China, demonstrating John’s ability to drive international growth and operational excellence. Before embarking on his successful corporate journey, John began his career with Knox D’Arcy Management Consultants, after graduating from the University of Oxford with a degree in Economics. His appointment to eEnergy’s Board is a testament to his distinguished career and his expertise in guiding companies through periods of growth and transformation.
Gary is a chartered engineer. He brings considerable strategic experience having worked in the energy and carbon sector and supports the Group Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director. His career has included a variety of executive leadership roles guiding businesses through organic growth and Pan-European expansion, acquisitions and trade sales. He was MD of EnergyQuote JHA, one of the largest energy consultants acquired by Accenture, and MD of Energy and Carbon Management, acquired by Inspired Energy plc, and currently operates as Executive Chairman for UDIntel.