Corporate profile

Dr Elias Samaras is the founder, president and managing director of Digital Security Technologies S.A. He was also the founder and president of Plefsis Information Systems S.A. and City Messengers. Elias holds a Master of Science degree from MIT, a Doctor of Philosophy from Columbia University in New York, where he was also a professor for several years and an OPM from Harvard Business School.

Paul Hamblyn is Chief Operating Officer of EuroSite Power Ltd with responsibility for strategic and new business development of the business.Paul is highly experienced in the energy sector having built an enviable track record prior to joining EuroSite Power. This includes strategic level roles with Corona Energy and the ENER-G Group including 3 years as the Managing Director of ENER-G Efficiency.A leading expert on UK carbon regulation Paul is a regular speaker at major conferences including those organised by the Major Energy Users Council, the Local Government Association and the Westminster Energy Forum. He is also a formerCouncil Member of the Energy Services and Technology Association (ESTA). Paul is a CIBSE accredited Low Carbon Consultant and Energy Assessor as well as principal author of the award-winning CRC Toolkit developed for the London Energy Project.

Chris Marsland is UK General Manger of EuroSite Power Ltd. He leads the UK operational company and directs its operational and administrative functions. Prior to joining Eurosite Power, Chris built up years of sector expertise in senior positions including the role of Technical Director at Centrica Business Solutions, formerly ENER-G Combined Power Limited. He also Chaired the Association for Decentralised Energy Commercial Forum and is an Association Board Member. Chris earned a first-class bachelor’s degree in electronic engineering and is both a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institute of Engineering & Technology.

Laura Chambers is EuroSite Power Ltd’s Financial Controller and Company Secretary. An experienced finance professional, Laura has undertaken financial planning and analysis roles at number of blue-chip businesses including Astra Zeneca. She also spent 7 years at Kellogg’s European Finance Services Centre (EFSC). Qualified as a Chartered Accountant at KPMG’s Manchester office, Laura brings strong organisational skills and broad finance experience to the team.

Stephen Butler is EuroSite Power Ltd’s Head of Operations. Having joined the company in 2012 as Chief Engineer, Stephen has moved through the business into his current role. With an impressive resume that includes senior mechanical engineering roles at Thames Water and ENER-G Combined Heat and Power Ltd, Stephen brings strong operational, project management and technical experience to the team. He is a Technician Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (TMIET).

Martin Evans is our UK Sales Manager. A well-known and seasoned energy sector specialist, he brings a wealth of commercial experience - from start-ups to corporate level engagement – to our team. With a career spanning over 30 years, he has spent much of his career in technology led businesses and manufacturing including aviation and automotive. Martin’s previous roles at cutting-edge low carbon businesses including Grid Beyond, WEMS International and EnergyQuote JHA have given him a unique insight into the challenges faced by many of the UK’s most intensive energy users. He has also amassed over 15 years direct experience in commercial asset finance. Martin studied Applied Chemistry at the University of Manchester.

Mark Brown is our Account Manager. An experienced energy sector professional - particularly in the fields of CHP and renewable technologies - Mark has worked in engineering and technical roles for over 20 years. This includes 11 years at Cogenco UK (now fully integrated into Veolia’s CHP business). A great communicator with a positive approach to creative problem solving and troubleshooting, Mark is a key member of our customer-facing team. He holds qualifications from the Institute of Leadership and Management.

Jacques de Saussure was Senior Managing Partner of the Pictet Group from 2010 until June 2016 after being elected partner of Pictet in 1987. Founded in Geneva in 1805, Pictet Group is one of Europe’s leading independent wealth and asset managers with EUR 437 billion of assets under management and custody as of 31 December 2015. Jacques is a member of the board of the Swiss Bankers Association and has also served as Vice Chairman of the Swiss Stock Exchange, which merged into SIX group in 2008, where he remained member of the board until 2010. Jacques holds a Master’s degree from MIT’s Sloan School of Management.

Dr. Ahmed F. Ghoniem has been a member of our Board of Directors since January 2011. He is the Ronald C. Crane Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He is also the director of the Center for 21st Century Energy and the head of Energy Science and Engineering at MIT, where he plays a leadership role in many energy-related activities, initiatives and programs. Ahmed holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and an M.S. and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Cairo University.

Joan Giacinti is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sofratesa Group with headquarters in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Joan is also a founder of Aerodom, a concessionaire chosen by the Dominican government to develop, operate and manage airports in the Dominican Republic, which in 2008 was acquired by Advent International. He is the President of the Caribbean region of the French Trade Councils, “Conseillers du Commerce Exterieur” and the President for the Americas of the Forum Francophone des Affaires (FFA). He is also decorated with the Ordre national du Mérite by the President of the French Republic. Joan is a graduate from the École des Hautes Études Commerciales de Paris (HEC).

Marcel Cassard joined Deutsche Bank in 1997 where he is now a member of the Global Markets Executive Committee and Global Head of Fixed Income and Economics Research. Marcel also heads the Bank’s Global Macro Strategy Group, which advises the Board and clients on broad market risks and global economic and financial developments. Previously, Marcel spent five years at the International Monetary Fund. Previous to that, he was an Economist at the Council of Economics Advisers in the Executive Office of the U.S. President. Marcel holds a PhD in Economics from Columbia University.

Stelios Zavvos is the Founder and CEO of Zeus Capital Management, a private equity group. With over 35 years of corporate, finance and real estate experience, Stelios is also the Founder and CEO of Continental American Capital, an investment group that focused on real estate investment and financing in the USA. He has served as a Member of the Board of Directors of the NASDAQ listed Star Bulk Carriers Corp, serving on the Board’s Audit Committee. He has also held executive positions in blue-chip companies such as Citibank, Johnson & Johnson and Procter & Gamble. SteliosZavvos holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and an MSc in Civil Engineering.