A team of experts

with a shared vision

to achieve net zero

Why Nala?

At Nala, we hire expert people. We are building a network of best-in-class investors, developers and operators of assets and together we are forging the clean energy transition. We recognise that through the delivery of sustainable energy sources, we are doing our part to ensure that people, profit and planet will all benefit.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are dedicated to cultivating a diverse team and ensure our policies and practices provide an environment of equal opportunity. Everyone is encouraged to continually develop new skills and broaden their abilities.

70+

Employees

13

Countries

20

Nationalities

Meet the Team

At Nala we come from a variety of backgrounds, but all share the same passion and drive towards achieving net zero.

Julian Johnson

Chief Financial Officer & Management Committee Member

Julian serves as a member of the Management Committee and leads the Finance and Corporate functions at Nala, overseeing Finance, Tax, Treasury, Risk Management, Insurance and IT.

 

With 20 years of international experience in finance and business management across the energy, telecommunications, and financial services sectors, Julian has worked in a variety of listed companies, private equity, and joint venture arrangements, from start-up phases through to asset and platform exit. He has experience across the full renewable project lifecycle from development and construction through to operations. Prior to joining Nala, Julian was CFO at BTE Renewables. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant, registered with both the ICAEW and SAICA, as well as a certified Finance Leader with CIBA.

Tola Ogunlesi

General Counsel & Management Committee Member

Tola serves as a member of the Management Committee and heads the Legal, Governance and Compliance functions. She also as advises on Nala’s acquisition and development opportunities and supports the assets under management.

 

Before joining Nala, Tola was at A&O (now A&O Shearman) for almost a decade and advised sponsors, lenders, governments and contractors on all aspects of commercial and governmental contracts in the energy and infrastructure sector. Tola then spent 5 years at Cubico where, amongst other things, she managed legal matters for the in-construction operational assets globally. She is a qualified Solicitor in England and Wales.

Remy Verot

Chief Operating Officer & Management Committee Member

Remy serves as a member of the Management Committee and heads Nala’s Operations, overseeing the Development, Technical, Construction and Asset Management teams.

 

Remy has extensive experience across the renewables value chain spanning over 15 years and has been involved in the strategy and planning, to the execution and delivery, of renewables projects. He was previously an Investment Director at IFM Investors and held a Board Manager role on IFM’s Net Zero Infra Fund. Prior to that, Remy held Director positions at Greencoat Capital, Glenmont Partners and EDF Renewables, based in both England and France.

Will Herlinger

Head of Investment & Management Committee Member

Will serves as a member of the Management Committee and leads the Investment Team with overall responsibility for Nala’s M&A, financing, and investment management activities.

 

Will joined Nala in late 2023 bringing over 12 years of experience in investment, renewables and project development to the Nala team. Prior to joining Nala, he was an Investment Director at private equity firm, Amber Infrastructure, where he spent nine years focused on origination, transaction and investment management activities in the renewables, energy storage and core infrastructure sectors. He also served as an Investment Board Member for three years at Enery Development, a CEE focused IPP active in the solar, wind and BESS sectors.

Nikolas Stone

Head of ESG

Nik is responsible for the implementation of systems and processes aligned with our ESG Policy.

Prior to joining Nala, Nik was an ESG Director at British International Investment and led the ESG work across their infrastructure portfolio.

Ruben Castro

Head of Construction

Ruben leads the Construction team, overseeing the management of assets from the Notice to Proceed stage to the Commercial Operation Date. 

With over 15 years’ experience in renewable energy, Ruben has successfully executed over 2GW of utility-scale projects worldwide. He previously worked extensively in the US and across Latin America, before moving to the UK to join Nala.

Roberto Anastasia

Head of Asset Management

Roberto leads the AM team at Nala, managing the portfolio of operational assets. 

During his career in renewables, Roberto has been involved in the management of c.1.3 GW of solar PV and BESS plants across Europe, Latin America, Asia and Australia. He has held senior positions at both Mytilineos and Bluefield.

Enrique Ariztia

Regional Head – LATAM

Enrique is responsible for portfolio development, construction and operation in the LATAM region and is based in Santiago, Chile. 

With a long career history in renewables, Enrique has previously held positions at Total, Enel, Atlas Renewable Energy and First Solar.

Cindy Nasser

Head of Risk

Cindy leads Risk Management including the insurance programme for both corporate and project level cover, company secretarial and compliance. She brings her wealth of experience to also head the South African office. 

 

Cindy joined Nala from BTE Renewables where she headed the Risk Management function, having previously worked at Ernst & Young as an Audit Manager. She is a qualified Chartered Accountant.

Joanne Li

HR Manager

Joanne is responsible for touchpoints across the entire employee life cycle.

Bringing over 15 years’ experience in people-related roles to Nala’s growing global team. Joanne previously worked at HSBC and PwC in Australia and Hong Kong, before moving to the UK.

Our Core Values

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Honesty

At Nala Renewables, honesty is at the core of our operations. We believe in transparent communication and integrity in all our dealings. Our commitment to truthfulness ensures that we build trust with our stakeholders, fostering long-term relationships based on mutual respect and understanding.

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Drive

Our drive fuels our ambition to lead the way in sustainable and clean energy solutions. We are constantly innovating and pushing the boundaries to achieve excellence. This relentless pursuit of progress ensures that we remain at the forefront of the global energy transition, making impactful contributions to a greener future.

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Loyalty

Loyalty to our mission and our stakeholders is paramount at Nala Renewables. We are dedicated to providing consistent, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions. Our unwavering commitment to our partners and the environment underscores our role in the global effort towards decarbonisation.

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Respect

Respect for the environment, our employees, and our communities is integral to our approach. We value diverse perspectives and foster a culture of inclusivity and collaboration. By honouring these principles, we ensure that our actions contribute positively to society and the planet.

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