Meet the Team
With decades of experience in software, finance, logistics, and energy, we’ve listened to what organisations really need. The result? A targeted, no-nonsense solution that makes your transition to electric simple, cost-effective, and hassle-free.
As the visionary founder and CEO of OurNet.Energy, Marcus spearheaded the development of the OurNet.Energy Smart Grid. Identifying the complexities and inefficiencies that businesses face in their journey toward Net Zero, Marcus saw an opportunity to revolutionise the dated and expensive UK electricity landscape. By employing a software-centric approach, he and his team have crafted cost-efficient energy solutions that mitigate investment risks. With innovative, plug-and-play options, OurNet.Energy is at the forefront of accelerating the transition to sustainable power. Marcus' leadership is leading the charge in the market (pun intended).
Eric Young is the current Chair of OurNet.Energy and shareholder through Rutterford Holdings. He is a developer / investor in commercial and residential real estate throughout the UK in addition to being a former Chair of Archangels, an active business angel syndicate. Their members and partners invest £10m to £12m per annum in early stage science and technologies.
Piers brings more than 25 years of innovation in data, analytics and software leadership to OurNet.Energy. Previously the founder and CEO of a pioneering text analytics company that helped businesses turn unstructured customer feedback into actionable insight, Piers now leads the data, forecasting and systems architecture behind OurNet.Energy's Smart Grid solutions. From half-hourly price forecasting and feasibility modelling to AI-driven optimisation and seamless software integration, he ensures clients' sites run intelligently, profitably and reliably from day one.
John brings extensive board-level commercial experience to OurNet.Energy. He began his career building and successfully exiting a temperature-controlled logistics business, before spending over 20 years in the automotive sector, including 10 years focused on trucks. In recent years, he has specialised in the sale and marketing of electric and hydrogen trucks and their supporting infrastructure, working across UK & Ireland, European, and North American markets. John is focused on supporting industry partners and colleagues in their transition to net zero.
Debbie is a senior commercial and customer-focused leader with over 30 years of experience across the automotive, electric vehicle, and clean technology sectors. Having held roles at Ford Motor Company, Lotus, Tevva, LEVC, and EO Charging, she brings expertise in customer experience, product strategy, marketing, key account management, and programme delivery across global markets. She is recognised for building strong customer relationships, translating complex technical requirements into practical solutions, and delivering commercial outcomes that create value for both customers and stakeholders.
Gabriel is a senior operations leader with over 20 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects and capital programmes across the energy, transport, technology, and built environment sectors. Operating at executive and board level, he has led large multidisciplinary teams and managed critical assets in highly regulated environments. With expertise in Asset Management and Real Estate, supported by his RICS training, Gabriel combines technical delivery excellence with a strong commercial and operational focus. He is recognised for his leadership in Health, Safety and Environment, strengthening governance, building high-performing teams, and developing scalable operating models that drive sustainable growth and long-term value.
Franky, founder of FC Power Consultancy Limited, is an experienced Senior Design Engineer with over 20 years of experience in the energy sector. Specialising in the planning and installation of all OurNet.Energy Smart Grids, Franky has extensive expertise in EHV & HV systems for wind, solar, and battery storage technology. Previously serving as Senior Design Engineer, he managed complex transmission and distributed generation portfolios at Scottish Power, liaising with national grid and transmission operators. His skills also include distribution network solutions for large housing, EV Hubs, and commercial developments.