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Leveraging a global presence, with hundreds of engineers, product specialists, and leaders across six industry leading companies at the forefront of the transition to sustainable energy.

A formidable blend of expertise, experience, and innovation.

By combining the experience and strengths of each CESPA representative, with the engineering capabilities, services and solutions that their respective businesses contribute, this unique collaboration is poised to help deliver and support advanced clean energy systems that will play a significant role in the global transition to sustainable energy.

It will create high-skilled jobs, stimulate investment in cutting-edge technologies, and enhance our energy security. Future-proofing UK manufacturing in this way will not only boost the economy but also position the UK as a global leader in sustainable energy solutions, remaining competitive in the international marketplace for decades to come.”

TONY HAGUE
CEO, PP Control & Automation

Tony Hague
Tracie Watson
Colin Fletcher
Brendan Mackey
Farrukh Quraishi
Dean Russell

Tony Hague

CEO
PP Control & Automation

Tony Hague, CEO of PP Control & Automation, boasts over 20 years of transformative leadership. Under his stewardship, the company has thrived from £3m to £36m in sales. He prioritises staff training and development, investment in process and automation, and a culture of collaboration. A serious advocate for UK manufacturing, the graduate engineer is one of the UK manufacturing community’s true champions.

Tracie Watson

Business Development Director
Glacier Energy

As Business Development Director, Tracie leads a successful sales team to deliver growth targets and is responsible for delivering the group’s renewable strategy. Tracie started with Glacier Energy in January 2019 having worked in the oil and gas services sector for more than 30 years as both Managing Director and Business Development Director.

Colin Fletcher

Director
VoltServe

A Chartered Engineer (CEng) and Chartered Architectural Technologist (MCIAT), adept at integrating diverse experiences to drive client and project success across various sectors. With a robust background in Mechanical, Electrical (LV to EHV), Civil, Structural, and Power Transmission engineering, coupled with R&D and company management, expertise is enriched by General Management training from Cranfield University. Director of VoltServe, offering client representation, consultancy, and ICP and general design services. Previous roles include helping to build a new ICP into one of the industry leaders as the Design Manager for 7 years whilst managing 315 renewable projects, and at a new IDNO for 6 years overseeing and building teams to manage over 540 projects needing design approvals and installation audits for network adoption. This has significantly contributed to company growth and industry recognition.

Brendan Mackey

Transition Net Zero and Renewables OEMs Consultant
Emerson

With over a decade of experience in the Control and Automation Industry, Brendan’s transition into his current role was driven by Emerson’s forward-thinking vision, robust policies and commitments to sustainability and decarbonisation. Brendan is a proud Associate Member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IMEA), reflecting his dedication to environmental responsibility. Outside of work, Brendan enjoys travelling and has a deep appreciation of art, both as a creator and enthusiast.

Farrukh Quraishi

International BD Manager – Power to X
Phoenix Contact

Experienced Business Development Manager with a successful record of helping and developing clients in industrial and process automation & control industries, focused on delivering complex and comprehensive solutions for the automation, electrification, and digitalisation of systems and processes for power-to-X systems.

Dean Russell

Business Development Manager
Danfoss

Experienced Business Development Manager with a successful record of helping and developing clients within the Inverter Drives market for over 25years. Dean has a clear focus on delivering complex and comprehensive solutions for the Power-to-X markets, offering an extensive service, product, and capability portfolio to help get businesses on target for a decarbonised economy.

Danfoss contributes its leadership in technology, software, and engineering, delivering cutting-edge renewable energy software and automation solutions. With deep experience across various renewable sources such as wind, solar, hydro, and geothermal, Danfoss ensures optimised operations of renewable energy systems through its innovative software solutions and product portfolio.


Emerson enhances the collaboration with its extensive range of products and solutions focused on electrification, energy efficiency, and emission reduction. With a strong foothold in climate solutions and power solutions, Emerson’s solution range will be pivotal in increasing the efficiency and productivity of clean energy systems while minimising environmental impact.


Glacier Energy brings over 150 years of expertise in providing specialised products, services, and engineered solutions for both renewable and conventional energy sectors. Its experience in optimising existing assets and supporting the transition to clean energy ensures that the systems developed will be reliable and extremely high-performing.


Phoenix Contact adds value with its expertise in connection technology, electronics, and automation, specifically in battery storage systems, power generation, and transmission. Its specialisation in solar, wind power, and power-to-X solutions will be crucial in creating robust and versatile energy systems that can adapt to various renewable energy sources.


PP Control & Automation offers advanced engineering and production capabilities in electrical control & automation solutions, making them a key player in the assembly and build of complex clean energy machines. Its strategic approach to outsourcing and full machine build capabilities ensure that the systems developed are efficiently manufactured to the highest standards.


VoltServe brings critical expertise in electrical utility design, with a focus on high voltage projects. Its extensive experience in BESS, PV farms, and wind farms, alongside technical expertise in construction auditing, ensures that every project completed is practical and ready for real-world implementation.


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