After several months of working closely with Footprint Zero, Simon Parker will be joining the company as Non-Executive Chairman effective 10 June 2024.
Following a highly successful 20 year career in law and investment banking in Asia Pacific, Simon went on to build a $500 million revenue global business in the environmental and renewable energy industry. His depth and breadth of experience will bring specific sector knowledge, strategic insights and financial expertise to the company.
Rupert Harrow, Co Founder at Footprint Zero commented “We are privileged to bring Simon into the Footprint Zero team as our new Chairman. His experience across the environmental industry compliments what we are doing at Footprint Zero and will be integral to our continued growth. We look forward to him joining the team.”
Julian Pertwee, Co Founder at Footprint Zero added “We are delighted to welcome Simon into the Footprint Zero team. Simon will help growth in all areas of the business, particularly in the structuring and finance of our Footprint Zero owned PPA projects.”
Simon noted “I have been impressed by the Footprint Zero team and their propositions for industrial applications for solar energy which fit well with my areas of expertise and interest. I am excited to join the team”.
As a business, Footprint Zero has built up a significant client base and a reputation for delivery excellence – an essential foundation from which we can broaden the scope to build and accelerate long term growth. I look forward to working closely with the team to help them achieve this objective.”
About Footprint Zero: Footprint Zero is an innovative, highly experienced, sustainability-focussed consultancy and developer. Our objective is to help organisations reduce their carbon footprint by harnessing the power of the sun and to generate additional income by utilising unused assets. Our fully funded power purchase agreement offers for roof mounted solar, ground mounted solar and solar carports help businesses take advantage of non-revenue producing assets by converting them into green fundable income streams, without upfront investment. Renewable energy, particularly solar energy, is at our core.
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