Blair Marnie

A Chartered engineer who has worked in the power generation industry for both conventional and renewable plant for some 35 years: Blair Marnie spent 15 years in engineering and Project Management in new product development at the now Siemens Gas Turbine facility in Lincoln with a subsequent 20 years of renewable energy development experience with DP. Blair has significant experience in identifying, consenting and managing large scale renewable projects. He is currently leading on the origination of new sites and opportunities in Australia having supported the Australia development team for the past 10 years.

Jenny Harris

Jenny is DP Energy Australia’s Land and Office Administrator who has a strong accounting and administrative background spanning over 25 years. During her varied international career, Jenny has been involved in the banking, hospitality, construction, real estate, and retirement industries. Well-honed organizational skills, coupled with meticulous attention to detail ensure the smooth operation of the Australian office. In addition to managing the full administration function including bookkeeping, Jenny also provides support to the Head of Finance and is a legal assistant to the Head of Legal providing support in relation to all legal agreements, managing landowner options and leases, reviewing land agreements, and keeping databases of contracts.

Luke Muccignat

Luke is the technical lead for all Australian projects encompassing site surveys, design, modelling, stakeholder engagement, and more. With a Mechanical Engineering degree (first class honours) and over 7 years of renewable energy experience with DP Energy Luke can dynamically switch between the office environment and intensive site surveys with ease to lead project design.

Gabrielle Powell

Gabrielle has over 11 years of experience in renewable energy development in onshore wind and hybrid projects across Australia. Focusing on Queensland developments, Gabrielle manages all aspects of planning, development, and environmental approvals including stakeholder and community engagement from site feasibility through development approval and pre-construction. Gabrielle began with DP Energy as a Project Officer for the Port Augusta Renewable Energy Park in South Australia and is the Development Manager for the Callide Wind Farm in Queensland.

Damian Bettles

Damian Bettles is the head of development for Canada/North America. Damian has been with DP Energy since 2012. During that time he has led on a number of strategic projects in Europe and Canada. Damian is a member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (MIET) and has more than 20 years experience of in delivering major projects across a broad range of sectors. From transport and infrastructure to commercial, retail, healthcare, and industrial. Damian has experience of working with a variety of clients that include government and IFI-funded work, investment funds, bluechip companies, and individual private investors. With a background in engineering consultancy and design, build, and operational contracting Damian has a good knowledge of all aspects of the project lifecycle from conception through to commissioning and operation.

Sarah Thomas

Sarah is a project manager for some of DP Energy’s Canada projects. Prior to joining the renewable energy sector, she worked in the shipbuilding industry overseeing ship programs in both the US and Canada. Sarah has more than 10 years of experience managing large-scale, complex projects. Sarah served in the US Navy, holds a bachelor’s in Aerospace Engineering, a master’s in Public Policy and is a certified PMP professional .

Marie MacKenzie

Marie joined DP Energy as Head of Legal in 2017 and is responsible for the delivery of all legal services required by the DP Energy Group.  Marie trained with Masons (now Pinsent Masons) in London and worked in the IP/IT team before making the move in-house in 2000. Marie has held the position of head of legal at several companies and has a wide range of experience across many practice areas, including corporate, commercial,  project finance, and construction. She joined DP Energy from Nordex and brings her experience working on multiple wind farm projects across North Europe to her role as legal advisor to a developer.  Marie is dual-qualified in England & Wales (1995) and Ireland (2017

Marie Nagle

Marie Nagle is Head of Finance with DP Energy with primary responsibility for ensuring good governance and robust financial management of all DP Energy Group companies. She has been a key member of the DP Energy management team since 2018. In this role she provides strategic support in relation to funding, project finance, mergers and acquisitions and business development.   Marie joined DP Energy in 2014 and has enjoyed diverse roles including Group financial management and supporting project financing across all jurisdictions.  Prior to joining DP Energy, she worked in private practice for nine years where she qualified as a Certified Public Accountant.

Sara Armstrong

Sara Armstrong is DP Energy’s Senior Grid and Offtake Manager. Sara works across DP Energy’s global portfolio of projects, leading on electrical design, grid connection studies and system operator engagement, and progressing DP Energy’s growth strategy in the development of clean renewable energy storage and offtake solutions. She holds a BE in Electronic Engineering (First-Class Honours), and Ph.D. in Photovoltaics from the National University of Ireland, Galway. Sara joined DP Energy in January 2016 as part of the Science Foundation Ireland Industrial Fellowship Programme in conjunction with the Marine and Renewable Energy Ireland (MaREI) Centre, before joining the DP Energy team on a full-time basis in January 2018. Sara has nearly 20 years’ experience in the renewable energy field covering a wide remit of topics such as power quality analysis, power system modelling, offshore generators power take-off physical testing and design, and electrical design of hybrid offshore infrastructure.

Agnieszka Matysik

Agnieszka completed a MEngSc in Environmental Engineering from the AGH University of Science and Technology in Poland. She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Energy and a Higher Diploma in Geographic Information Systems from the University College Cork. Agnieszka participated in Ad Valorem Property Tax Impact Analysis commissioned by the Department of Local Taxes and Cadastre of the Ministry of Finance in Poland. She has 26 years of experience in geodata analysis and is an experienced researcher with professional knowledge of renewable energy technologies and their environmental impacts. With DP Energy, Agnieszka’s responsibility is to support applications for planning for various energy projects and support site identification and selection using advanced multi-criteria GIS analysis. She also conducts an initial analysis for wind and solar resource and energy yield, project capacities, and layouts.

Patricia O’Sullivan

Patricia is Human Resources (HR) Manager for the DP Energy Group. Patricia qualified as an accountant with The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA) in 2008 and completed a master’s in human resource management in 2014. Prior to joining DP Energy, Patricia worked in the pharmaceutical industry as an accountant for many years and then moved into the position of HR Manager for a further nine years until joining DP Energy in 2017. Patricia oversees the daily operations of DP Energy’s human resource department including recruitment, planning, training and accounting.

Adam Cronin

Adam Cronin is Chief Operating Officer for the DP Energy Group and is responsible for the Operational and Service Delivery functions across the company’s international portfolio of onshore and offshore renewable energy developments. Adam has almost three decades of experience in leading and managing technical and non-technical teams in the delivery of infrastructure, marine and energy projects. Prior to joining DP Energy, Adam was Director of the Marine Division at Byrne Looby. He has also held roles in the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources and the Department of the Environment. He holds a B.Eng. in Civil Engineering and an MSc in Civil and Environmental Engineering

Shane McCarthy

Shane McCarthy is our Technical and Engineering Manager. Shane is a qualified Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineer who has worked on a wide range of civil engineering projects since qualifying in 2006. He is a Chartered Engineer, registered with Engineers Ireland and holds a post graduate certificate in Coastal Engineering. Shane has 18 years’ experience in civil engineering project management, design, consenting, procurement, and construction. Shane is highly experienced in providing engineering design for statutory applications such as planning permissions, seabed consenting and EIA. He has managed project risk and has undertaken the role of Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP). Shane is adept at the procurement and management of service providers and contractors for a wide range of projects. Shane’s previous experience also includes managing a consultant’s marine division, and he is a former Department of Marine engineer. Shane’s primary role with DP Energy is managing the delivery of engineering design in Ireland and other jurisdictions.

Gavin Arneill

Gavin is DP Energy’s Environment Project Manager working in the Environment and Consenting field across the global portfolio. Gavin graduated with a B.Sc. (Hons) in Zoology, subsequently completing a Ph.D. in University College Cork and an Advanced Diploma in Planning and Environmental Law from Kings Inns. Gavin’s Ph.D. was funded by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), designing best practice guidelines for ecological surveys. Gavin is a Full Member of the Chartered Institute for Ecology and Environmental Management (MCIEEM) and has authored several internationally peer-reviewed publications and technical reports. Over the last 10 years, Gavin has worked in a number of consultancy, academic and developer based roles spanning various terrestrial and marine projects. Gavin leads on the management of onshore and offshore ecology surveys across the portfolio. Gavin is also responsible for the delivery of the environmental appraisals and consents for various onshore wind and solar projects in Ireland.

Bethan Morgan

Bethan is our Project Development Manager for the UK and New Markets team based in our UK Head Office in Pembroke Dock. With over seven years project management experience across the IT, Energy and Social Enterprise sectors, Bethan’s focus is on the development of DP Energy’s offshore energy projects, leading on consents and stakeholder engagement for the Celtic Sea Gwynt Glas Floating offshore wind farm project as well as developing new technology projects in the UK and overseas.
Bethan was previously Project Manager for Marine Energy Wales (MEW), the industry-led stakeholder group representing the wave, tidal and floating offshore wind industries in Wales. MEW brings together technology developers, regulators, funders, test centres, wider sectoral alliances, the supply chain, academia and the public sector to establish Wales as a global leader in sustainable emerging offshore renewable generation. Bethan supported the delivery of the Marine Energy Test Area (META) Project; Wales’ National marine energy test centre, from initial project development through to operational status through managing the consent and license applications, securing a Crown Estate Lease and developing strong stakeholder relationships in the region.

Ffion Wright

Ffion is the Stakeholder and Communications Manager for the UK and New Markets team based in our UK Head Office in Pembroke Dock. Ffion brings to the team over 25 years of marketing and communications expertise in the IT, Energy and Social Enterprise sectors. Prior to joining DP, Ffion worked with a marine energy technology developer raising the international profile of the organisation whilst supporting project delivery and product commercialisation. In addition to facilitating positive stakeholder engagement with political leaders, key influencers, and community groups, Ffion led a program of STEM initiatives to help educate and inspire the next generation of renewable energy pioneers. Ffion’s focus is on the development of DP Energy’s Celtic Sea Floating Offshore Wind activity, leading the stakeholder and communications for the Gwynt Glas project and supporting the growth of new market initiatives in the UK and overseas. Since joining Gwynt Glas, Ffion has worked with the team to forge strategic partnerships and build a strong project identity in the competitive Celtic Sea FLOW market, delivering clear communications and early engagement activity with key stakeholders to increase understanding and share knowledge. Ffion has been integral to the development of Gwynt Glas’ workforce development outreach activity, in particular the award-winning Destination Renewables programme.

Gabby Kelly

Gabby is DP Energy’s Administration & Co-ordination Officer. A motivated and resourceful senior administrator, Gabby graduated from the University of Toronto with an Honours Bachelor of Arts and most recently completed a professional diploma in Suppy Management with UCD Professional Academy. After several years of working and gaining experience in Human Resource in both the public and private sectors, Gabby moved to Ireland and worked for University College Cork. There Gabby served a variety of roles in marketing, recruiting, administration and content development. Gabby will support the Communications and Co-ordination manager on DP Energy’s cross platform communications requirements as well as the co-ordination of the global portfolio. 

Jack Murphy

Jack has joined the DP Energy Australia team as Environment and Development Manager. Jack successfully graduated the University of Wollongong with a Bachelor of Environmental Science Advanced – Honours Class 1, in 2015. Since graduating, Jack has worked across several major infrastructure projects within NSW in both the Public and Private sector. Leading the development of environmental planning approval documentation and obtaining development consent for these projects. At DP Energy Australia, Jack will be focused on obtaining planning approvals for large-scale renewable energy projects with a focus on NSW.

Lee Watt

Lee is the Project Manager for the UK and New Markets team based in our UK Head Office in Pembroke Dock. Lee is primarily working on a number of our offshore wind projects whilst also scoping new business/technology opportunities. Prior to joining DP Energy, Lee was with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy for almost 15 years, most of that as a Senior Project Manager working in the onshore business unit. Lee provides a wealth of experience not only having worked on a variety of projects throughout North Europe and the Middle East for SGRE but also due to his length of service in one company, he has full cycle, wind farm development experience on some of those delivered projects. Lee also has a BSc in Coastal Zone Management and an MSc in Renewable Energy and Resource Management where his thesis papers were on tidal and wave energy respectively.

Hugh Cantwell

Hugh has joined DP Energy as Head of Development for Australia. Hugh has an Engineering Degree and an MBA with specialisation in construction project management. Hugh has almost 25 years of experience across specialist contracting, consulting engineering, and renewable energy project development, construction, and operation. Hugh joins following almost 15 years with Origin Energy where he gathered extensive experience in all phases of project development, construction, and O&M across the Cogeneration, Wind, Solar, EV, and Energy Services sectors.

Joanna Brindley

Joanna is DP Energy’s Office Manager, supporting the UK and New Markets team based in our UK head office in Pembroke Dock. After many years working in Business Support in the business and infrastructure development sector, Joanna has spent over 4 years working with a leading marine energy technology developer, where she undertook a variety of roles including HR, office and team administration, Health and Safety, supporting European Grant procedures and funding requirements, as well as playing a leading role in ‘team culture’. Joanna provides a wealth of experience and experience administrative and business support to DP Energy’s UK and New Markets team.

Jennifer Brosnan

Jennifer became a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland in 2002. Jennifer joined DP Energy in February 2023 as Group Finance Manager having spent the previous 10 years in the busy tax department of Quintas Accountants in her role of Senior Manager. In practice Jennifer specialised in audit compliance, accounts preparation, personal & corporate taxation & company secretarial work. Jennifer has gained significant experience across a multiple of sectors during her time in practice which will benefit DP Energy greatly in her role as Group Finance Manager.

Cormac Gebruers

Cormac Gebruers is Group External Affairs Manager for DP Energy. Cormac works in business development for the Group and provides strategic support and operational oversight on partnerships and stakeholder engagement across DP Energy’s portfolio of projects. As a former professional mariner with significant  supply chain experience, he advises the Group on maritime operations and supply chain aspects of offshore projects. Cormac holds a BSc in Computer Science from University College Cork and a Diploma in Nautical Science from the National Maritime College of Ireland (Munster Technological University). He is an Associate Fellow of the Nautical Institute, a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport and a member of the Royal Institute of Navigation. In both the private and public sectors, Cormac has extensive experience in leadership, executive, operational & technical management roles. He previously held the Head of College and Head of Research positions at the National Maritime College of Ireland, he has worked globally in senior management for a maritime navigation systems multinational and owned and managed a successful Irish based maritime & supply chain consultancy. Cormac has served on numerous Irish and European advisory groups, committees and boards. Cormac began his career as a deck officer in the merchant navy, working on ships worldwide.

John Long

John has a strong background in Inventory Control and Logistics. Over a decade ago, he made a successful transition into the IT field and has since become a qualified IT Infrastructure Engineer. With a wealth of experience, John excels in planning, implementing, and managing various IT projects, including hardware upgrades, software application roll-outs, Cloud migration, and configuration. His expertise extends to providing support at all levels, from Level 1 to Level 3. John plays a crucial role in ensuring efficient IT operations and delivering effective solutions within DP Energy Group.

Barb Bryden

Barb has a Master of Environmental Management and Restoration, Bachelor of Technology, Environmental Science, Bachelor of Environmental Studies and an Environmental Engineering Technology Diploma.  With over 30 years experience working in the environmental field in the public and private sectors, Barb started her career in government as an Environmental Engineering Technologist working in groundwater.  She moved into the role of Inspector Specialist, and then lead the ambient air quality program for the Province of Nova Scotia.  While in the private sector Barb focused on environmental permitting, environmental assessments, development and delivery of public outreach and education products, tools, communication along with leading and participating in community liaison and committees.

Barb is responsible for leading stakeholder, rights holders and community engagement for our projects across Canada.  She currently holds a director seat on the board of Marine Renewables Canada.  Barb is a Catalyste+ Advisor with Global Affairs Canada.

Stephanie Eason

Steph has joined DP Energy as Legal Counsel for Australia. Steph completed her legal training in London in 2011 and worked as an associate solicitor before travelling SE Asia and making her home in Australia in 2016. Steph has 12 years of experience across legal contracting, property law, and energy law and regulations.

Steph joins following almost 5 years as a Senior Contract Manager in centralised energy services where she gathered experience in the energy sector working on a variety of matters including negotiating agreements with developers and owners corporations consisting of electricity metering, centralised hot water, solar, EV Chargers and HVAC. Steph is dual-qualified in England & Wales (2011) and Australia (2019).

Lachlan Giles

Lachlan has joined DP Energy as an Environment and Development Manager. Lachlan has extensive experience in planning approvals and environmental management strategies, with a background in energy and infrastructure project development.

Lachlan has a strong knowledge of the planning system, being extensively involved in the preparation of key environmental planning documents and the coordination of supporting technical assessments, working on various developments across New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria. He has worked on projects at all stages, from early site feasibility stage, successfully navigating the planning approval process, into the construction and operational stages.

Lachlan has worked with an ethos of ensuring new developments comply with relevant legislation, policies and guidelines, whilst promoting positive environmental outcomes. At DP Energy Australia, Lachlan will be focused on obtaining planning approvals for large-scale renewable energy projects with a focus on NSW.

Jamie Ewing

Jamie Ewing is a Power to X Project Engineer with DP Energy who supports the development of energy storage projects across DP Energy’s global portfolio. With an MSc in Global Energy Technologies and Systems from the University of Birmingham and a First Class BEng (Hons) in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Manchester, Jamie combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of energy policies and economics. Prior to joining DP Energy, he worked in the operations and maintenance team of an offshore wind farm on the east coast of England and as an engineer at a waste management site aiming to contribute to the construction of the circular economy for rubber