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Prior to co-founding Ridge Clean Energy in 2019, Marjorie co-founded RidgeWind in 2003 and served as Managing Director. RidgeWind developed over 200 MW of onshore wind power across the UK. Marjorie has been involved in starting, building and operating energy businesses since 1983.
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Dine has over 30 years' experience building and developing energy businesses in the US, and in the UK since 2003. He co-founded RidgeWind in 2003 and was part of the senior management team.
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Richard has been developing and managing the development of onshore wind energy projects for over 20 years, mainly in the UK and latterly in Australia.
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As an experienced Construction Director, Bruce has overseen teams which have constructed over 100 wind farm projects around the globe.
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Ashley brings over 30 years of invaluable expertise in delivering a diverse portfolio of groundbreaking, intricate, time-sensitive, and prominent building and infrastructure projects.
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Eric has carried responsibility for all electrical engineering functions in a wide range of renewable energy generation projects, from conception through to operation and maintenance.
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Jonny is a Chartered Environmentalist with over 13 years of experience in project management and environmental coordination.
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Betsy joined the Ridge team in 2019 following a 5-year career in the UK Parliament, working in the Westminster office of former Prime Minister David Cameron and his parliamentary successor, Robert Courts MP.
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Daniela has experience as Executive Director of a local charity with the responsibility of managing the £2.5m community hub which includes a library, sports hall, café, and studio.
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Teresa has worked closely with communities local to renewable energy sites, recognising and addressing areas of need from pre-construction through to operation. Teresa joined RidgeWind in 2005, serving as the Community Relations Manager.
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With a background working for private estate owners, Tom thrives on relationship building and developing an ongoing rapport to assist with innovative renewable energy projects.
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Toby joined RCE in 2020 after developing an expertise in sustainable development and environmental behaviours through his degree in Geography and Planning.
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James recently joined the Ridge Clean Energy team, bringing a unique perspective to our dynamic team. With a master’s degrees in Real Estate (UCEM) and Geotechnical Engineering.
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Cooper joined RCE after graduating from the School of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Alberta.
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Paul qualified as a Chartered Management Accountant in 2000 whilst working for the largest independent SME B2B energy supplier in the UK, Opus Energy Group Limited.
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Alan is a chartered accountant with over 30 years’ experience in the energy sector and a focus on renewable energy technologies over the last 20 years. His experience includes project funding and M&A, working for large energy companies, an investment firm and as a consultant for various renewables development businesses and investors.
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Carina joined RCE in the Summer of 2021 and provides legal support for our renewable energy and peatland projects.
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Ben joined The Ridge Clean Energy team in 2023 after graduating from the University of Reading with a degree in Construction Management. Whilst working, he is currently studying for a Master's at University College London in Project and Enterprise Management.
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Meet Diana Sirbu, an ecology enthusiast with a background in Environmental Science and Sustainability. Diana completed her studies at University of Glasgow, where she honed her expertise in various aspects of sustainability, including policy development and implementation.
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Emerson joined the Ridge team in 2024 after working in the geopolitics space with Ditchley, where he served as Chief of Strategy & Partnerships and Chief of Staff (and continues to serve on the sister organization Canadian Ditchley Foundation Board of Directors).
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Lola is our Chief Happiness and Employee Welfare (CHEW) Officer. She joined us here in the RCE office in 2020.
Nigel Goodhew
Development Director
Nigel has over 30 years of experience in the provision of farm business, management and project development. He also has over 20 years of experience in applying agricultural knowledge to the renewable energy industry, and now to Nature-Based Solutions in the UK.
Nigel’s earlier career was in commodity trading with one of the largest purchasers of grain for mills and export with Souflett, the French agro industrial/shipping giant. In 2003, he was invited by the Glasgows to help establish RidgeWind and was part of the senior management team until its sale in 2013.
During his time there, RidgeWind became one of the UK’s largest independent renewables developers with over 100MW of operational wind assets, more than 60MW under construction, and in excess of 100MW in pre-construction. His farming experience helps Ridge to fully understand the needs of our clients from farmers and landowners to planners and local communities.