REHEAT - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- in 2022 As a Trainee Engineer
Aidan joined Reheat in 2022 as a trainee engineer. Working alongside our experienced engineering team, Aidan is developing his skills to become a multi-skilled renewable heat engineer.
Job Titles:
- Marketing and Communications Manager
Ben is responsible for Reheat's internal and external communications. With a decade in renewable energy, he has worked on sustainability, engineering and innovation projects and programmes with partners and clients across the UK, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Ben is qualified through the Chartered Institute of Marketing and studied locally at Newcastle University with an MSc in Renewable Energy, Enterprise and Management
Ben is Director and Co-founder of Reheat and an accomplished business manager with a background in sustainable forestry and career in the biomass to energy sector which spans nearly two decades. Having graduated with a first-class degree in Forestry from Edinburgh University, Ben has been involved with the development of the UK's forestry and biomass to energy sector for 20 years.
Chris is a Technical Manager with years of experience in biomass heat and a passion for sustainability. He is responsible for strengthening Reheat's technical capabilities, as well as overseeing major installation projects, and the service, maintenance and optimisation of renewable heat systems.
Job Titles:
- Renewable Energy Consultant
Colbie joined Reheat as a graduate and has worked on a range of decarbonisation concentrated projects while in his role as a renewable energy consultant, including on feasibility studies, low-carbon heating design, and emissions scoping reports. Colbie holds a MEng in Environmental Engineering and studied at the University of Nottingham.
Kate has over 20 years' experience in renewables and forestry, including biomass, community energy, tree health and forestry support projects. She is a highly experienced project manager, having delivered numerous publicly funded projects, as well as skills in event management, project communications, community engagement and research. Kate has an MSc in Rural Development and Resource Management from Newcastle University.
Mark is responsible for all aspects of the operations department covering boiler maintenance, repairs and installation. With over 25 years' experience in electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering from varied sectors such as the Royal Air Force, Civil Aviation, Oil & Gas and Renewables, Mark has worked on large projects across Europe including commissioning of wind turbines and associated control systems. Mark is currently studying for a degree in Leadership and Management at Newcastle University.
Martha joined Reheat as a Graduate Consultant. She is a self-motivated and organised geography and planning graduate of Newcastle University, embracing the opportunity to research and learn more about forestry, renewable energy and biomass supply chains.
Matt Keniston - Chief Commercial Officer
Job Titles:
- Head of Commercial
- Specialist
With over 12 years in renewable energy, Matt is a specialist in bioenergy in the circular economy, particularly how it forms part of core sustainability practices for major global brands.
Melissa leads the consultancy team at Reheat. She has been working in the low carbon heat sector for over 10 years' and has considerable experience of delivering bioenergy consultancy contracts, project managing biomass installations and providing legislative and compliance advice for renewable heat grants and subsidies. Melissa is passionate about sustainability and is the business lead for BCorp. She has an MSc in Renewable Energy, Enterprise and Management and is undertaking an operations/department manager Level 5 Apprenticeship and working towards becoming a foundation chartered manager with CMI.
Neil Harrison - Chief Commercial Officer, Founder
Job Titles:
- Co - Founder
- Commercial Director
Neil is Commercial Director and Co-founder of Reheat with 20 years' experience in forestry, biomass energy and enterprise in commercial, voluntary and government settings. Neil has broad experience of funded programmes, training and business support, and has worked with major organisations including UK Government, UNDP, Georgian Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources and the Danish Refugee Council.
Job Titles:
- Business Development Manager
Paul works directly with our customers to identify the best ways to decarbonise their energy use. With 30 years of experience, he has worked for both energy distribution and generation companies helping industry and business to improve their energy efficiency and reduce their energy costs. Following his interest in physics he has also worked in education for several years. Paul is qualified with the Chartered Institute of Marketing and has a BEng(Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Penny is responsible for overseeing Reheat's professional services. Joining the business in 2012, she established and now directs the business support service functions. Penny has an HND in Business Administration and over 35 years' commercial experience with strong organisational, managerial and communication skills, as well as experience in marketing, financial budgeting and control, human resources, customer service and event management.
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Award Winning Graduate and Consultant
Rosanna works across our consultancy team specialisms including low carbon heating and forestry projects, many of which are grant funded. In her role as Consultant, she helps stakeholders manage their assets in efficient and effective ways, often using innovative methods, to support them on their Net Zero journey. With a first-class degree in Geography, she is especially interested in how data, particularly spatial data, can progress a sustainable and just transition.
Sean is responsible for leading the project management of Reheat's installations. With over 10 years' experience in the construction industry, previously specialising in civils and site management, Sean works closely with our clients to ensure projects are commissioned in a timely manner. Sean is an associate member of the APM and is working towards his Prince 2 qualification in project management. He is also qualified in SMSTS and IOSH, and undergoing a part-time degree with the Open University in Environmental Science and Engineering.
Valerie leads our customer care division and supports clients with service and maintenance requirements. She has 20 years experience in hospitality, with over a decade as a Duty Manager and seven years in co-ordinating conferences and events.