Eelpower Energy is pleased to announce the appointment of James Astor as Non-Executive Chair of the company. James joins Eelpower Energy at an exciting stage in its growth and will support the business as it continues to expand its portfolio of grid-scale battery energy storage assets across Great Britain.
James brings extensive business, strategic and financial leadership experience, alongside a strong track record in the energy sector. He currently serves as Non-Executive Chair of Simply Blue Holdings and WASE, and has held a number of senior advisory roles throughout his career.
As Chair, James will lead the Board and work closely with Eelpower Energy’s leadership team to support the delivery of the company’s long-term growth strategy. Eelpower Energy is progressing plans to invest £500 million in battery energy storage and build a leading multi-GW portfolio of flexible energy assets in Great Britain.
Commenting on his appointment, James said:
“I’m delighted to be joining Eelpower Energy and be given the opportunity to help grow its energy storage business. With a first-class group of investors and an excellent management team, Eelpower Energy is in a strong position to build its presence in the energy storage sector.”
Mark Simon, Chief Executive of Eelpower Energy, said:
“James brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight that will be invaluable as we continue to execute our growth plans. We have made significant progress over the past year and have a strong pipeline of opportunities ahead. We look forward to working with James as we continue to grow our platform and support the UK’s transition to a more flexible, low-carbon energy system.”
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