Johnny is a director of Regen and leads the development of our advisory projects, energy strategy and whole energy system modelling capability.

Having joined Regen in 2008, after a career as a consultant and partner with Accenture, he has almost 30 years of industry experience in the conventional and sustainable energy sectors and has a wide range of expertise covering oil and gas, renewable energy, smart energy, networks and energy systems. Johnny has transferred his industry experience and knowledge to the renewable energy sector and has helped Regen develop our advisory services working with clients such as the energy networks, utilities, larger companies, technology developers, local authorities and city regions.

Johnny has authored or co-authored a number of Regen’s thought leadership papers including the recent papers on Energy Networks for the Future, Decarbonisation of heat, Harnessing the transport revolution, marine energy and the commercialisation of energy storage. A PPE graduate of The Queen’s College, Oxford University, Johnny is a regular conference speaker and has given guest lectures and workshops on project finance and renewable energy strategy for students at a number of universities, including Exeter, Bristol and Plymouth. His areas of expertise include supply chain development, economic and financial analysis, energy modelling, marine energy and offshore wind, energy storage, renewable energy strategy, and policy development.

During his time with Accenture, Johnny worked with many companies in the UK, Europe and abroad, leading a number of multinational projects within the oil & gas and utility sectors.

A keen diver, Johnny is especially motivated by the impact that climate change and pollution is having on the oceans and its marine life.

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Simon is an independent energy consultant with nearly 15 years of experience working with regulated energy network companies, academia and government. He champions a whole-system approach to energy across electricity, transport, industry, heat and transport. He is particularly passionate about supporting Scotland to decarbonise its energy system, deliver a just transition, and play a central role in net zero across the UK and beyond.

Ex CEO, consultant, commentator, project finance banker and policy maker, and current Chair, NED and strategic advisor, specialising in the energy sector.

An expert on changing energy markets, focusing on market design and transformation. Stephen has twenty-five years’ experience in the electricity business, specialising in changing energy markets and the strategic response of commercial players. He heads AFRY’s global work on energy market design for many years, and is internationally recognised as an expert in the energy transition.

Kate develops tailored strategies to help organisations grow and achieve net zero. Leveraging Cornwall Insight's market-leading research, She supports strategic planning and risk management in a dynamic energy market. Kate provides thought leadership on market reform, whole system thinking and regulatory design, ensuring projects reflect stakeholder values.

Merlin leads Regen's mission to accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon energy system. Under his leadership, Regen has developed into a leading organisation shaping the strategic pathway to a clean energy future.While focusing on the systemic challenges of decarbonising power, heat and transport, Merlin is a leading voice in grid connection reform, chairing NESO's Connections Reform Advisory Group. He also sits on several leading forums, including DESNZ/Ofgem's Connections Delivery Board.

Merlin has spent his career working for solutions to the climate crisis, championing public policies that unlock the power of businesses and communities to transform our energy system. Previously, he was a director of the Environmental Industries Commission, where he worked in Whitehall and Westminster to ensure government support for companies providing environmental solutions. Merlin is also a non-executive director for Communities for Renewables. He is an influential figure in energy policy and was awarded an OBE in 2019 for services to sustainable energy.

Merlin can often be found attempting yoga or messing about on boats in Devon.

A senior executive with extensive private and public sector experience, working at board level, with a particular focus on regulatory and public policy issues in the energy sector, helping to drive the energy transition, with a consumer and environmental / ESG focus.

After 15 years in Ofgem Maxine now works as a consultant and thought leader on energy regulation and have a number of board and advisory group roles. She is an independent director on the board of SSEN Distribution and also chair SGN's Customer and Stakeholder Engagement Group as part of the RIIO price control process. She is an independent board member at Smart Energy GB and also at the Low Carbon Hub in Oxford. She is currently chair of the Open Networks Challenge Group for the ENA. She is an Associate with the charity Sustainability First and has been a Visiting Fellow at Oxford University.