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Founding Members

The people bringing change

This group represents the first wave of AMP Trust.

A carefully selected cohort of professionals who are helping define what the network stands for from day one.

 

Bringing together expertise from across the industry, founding members play a key role in shaping standards, strengthening collaboration and setting the tone for what comes next.

There’s no shortage of expertise in this industry, but it’s often disconnected. AMP Trust was created to bring that experience together and set a more consistent standard for how things are done.

Brett Baber
CEO & Co-Founder

Thanos Renewables

A different kind of industry leadership

Founding membership is by invitation only and limited to a small group of individuals who help shape the future direction of AMP Trust.

 

Founding members play an active governance role, contributing experience, perspective and leadership to establish the standards, principles and culture of the network. This is not a symbolic title. Founders help guide how membership evolves, how standards are set and how trust is protected as the community grows.

 

Founding status is held by individuals, not companies, ensuring continuity and independence regardless of career moves. Membership is capped to preserve influence, avoid dilution and ensure meaningful contribution rather than scale for scale’s sake.

 

Founding members are instrumental in building a credible, member-led alternative to traditional industry bodies.

Thanos Renewables
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Brett Baber

CEO & Co-Founder

Thanos Renewables

Brett Baber is a seasoned leader in utility-scale renewable energy with deep experience across solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and project delivery.

Solar Group Utilities
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Darren Lewis

Co-MD

Solar Group Utilities

Darren Lewis is a senior leader focused on delivery, performance and long-term asset value.

Solar Group Utilities
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Stuart Spiers

Co-MD

Solar Group Utilities

Stuart brings deep technical expertise across solar operations, inspection and performance optimisation, with a focus on maintaining high-performing assets at scale.

Helios Solar O&M
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Robert Harley

Director

Helios Solar O&M

Robert brings deep operational expertise in solar O&M, with a strong focus on performance, reliability and long-term asset value.

SOLARPORT
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Tom Moon

Head of Business Development

SOLARPORT

Tom brings over a decade of experience connecting the renewables supply chain, combining market-wide insight with a practical understanding of how utility-scale solar projects are delivered.

Solarport
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Dave Tattershall

Founder & Chairman

Solarport

Dave brings decades of commercial leadership and industry influence, with a track record of building businesses and connecting the solar supply chain.

BayWa r.e.
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Jamie Grayson

Head of Solar

BayWa r.e.

Jamie leads solar operations at scale, combining technical expertise with a strong focus on performance, safety and service delivery.

Independent Consultant
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Kirsty Berry

Independent Consultant | Renewable Energy | Project Delivery & Responsible Business

Independent Consultant

Kirsty brings over 25 years of experience in renewable energy, combining deep technical expertise with leadership across project delivery, health & safety and responsible business practices.

RES
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Matthew Newbury

Head of Operations, Solar & Storage // Northern Europe

RES

Matthew leads solar and storage operations across Northern Europe, with a focus on performance, scalability and operational excellence.

Downing
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John Saunders

Portfolio Manager

Downing

John brings a strong investor-side perspective, focused on asset performance, risk management and long-term value creation.

Elmya
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Patrick Doyle

Country Director

Elmya

Patrick leads large-scale project delivery with a focus on execution, quality and building high-performing teams.

 2DegreesKelvin
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John Davies CEng

Founder

2DegreesKelvin

John combines deep engineering expertise with a focus on standards, innovation and practical problem solving.

Ventus
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Vikram Kumar

Managing Director

Ventus

Vikram brings a commercial and operational perspective, focused on scaling renewable businesses and delivering sustainable growth.

Raport Energy Limited
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Clive Cosby

Managing Director

Raport Energy Limited

Clive brings specialist expertise in reporting, compliance and performance transparency across renewable assets.

Goldbeck Solar UK
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Colin Deans

Country Manager

Goldbeck Solar UK

Colin brings end-to-end expertise across EPC, O&M and utility-scale solar delivery, with a strong focus on commercial execution in the UK market.

Thanos Renewables
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Kristian Pankhurst

Associate Director

Thanos Renewables

Kristian brings a strong operational and technical perspective, focused on asset performance and delivery standards.

Solar Group Utilities
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Jo Baber

Senior Client Manager

Solar Group Utilities

Jo brings a client-focused perspective, ensuring strong relationships, clear communication and consistent service delivery.

Renewable Asset Protection
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Terry Westley

Divisional Director

Renewable Asset Protection

Terry specialises in asset protection, focusing on risk reduction, security and safeguarding renewable infrastructure.

Tongwei
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Jason Daniels

UK Sales Manager, PV Modules

Tongwei

Jason brings strong commercial and product expertise, with a focus on PV technology and market alignment.

EVERBLUE
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David Mack

CEO & Co Founder

EVERBLUE

David brings a forward-thinking perspective, focused on innovation, technology and the future of renewable energy.

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Amplifying your voice in a trusted renewables network

AMP Trust is an independent, member-led renewables network focused on trust, quality and collective voice. We support individuals across the sector to connect, contribute and shape better standards.

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