About
Enervest
Enervest is an Australian-owned and operated company specialising in the design, construction and operation of energy generation and storage assets. We provide leading engineering and operational services for Australia’s decarbonisation journey.
With 15 years of industry experience, a proven track record, industry knowledge and expertise, Enervest is leading Australia’s energy transition as a developer of utility battery storage and commercial/ industrial renewable energy projects.
Our shared objective is to empower operators to seize control of their energy goals, by delivering impactful energy and investment outcomes. Our solutions not only bolster the energy resilience of our investment partners but facilitate their shift to low-carbon emissions and net-zero goals.
As the energy sector continues to evolve, we have honed our expertise to become reliable agents at the vanguard of change.
Dr Andrew Monk
Chairman
Andrew brings extensive experience in governing public and private organisations across the energy, food/agriculture and waste sectors.
He has led numerous executive and governance teams including ASX-listed and purpose-driven entities with operating footprints in Australia and APAC. He holds a BSc and PhD, is an Adjunct Associate Professor in AgLaw at UNE, and is a graduate of AICD and ARLF.
Ross Warby
Chief Executive Officer
Enervest’s founder and managing director Ross has more than 16 years of commercial energy sector experience and has earned a reputation as a progressive thinker and strategist.
As a leading specialist in electrical systems, his vision and innovative thinking translate into a superior mix of technical and market knowledge, setting him apart from others in the sector. His vision and commercial capabilities drive the firm’s successes and underpin our strategy with an investor-focused outcome.
Bianca Bortolin
Head of Development
Bianca brings over 20 years of international experience in capital project development, with a strong track record across infrastructure, energy, and mega projects. Her expertise spans strategy, project and risk management, and transformational leadership.
Bianca has led multidisciplinary teams and advised on landmark initiatives including the Latrobe Valley Hydrogen Project, Yanco Delta Onshore Windfarm, and North East Link Project.
Kate O’Sullivan
Head of Business Operations
Kate is a dynamic leader with over 10 years’ experience in operations and people and culture. At Enervest, she brings deep expertise in organisational management to spearheading operational support services. She merges strategic process optimisation with people-centric initiatives to foster innovation, efficiency, and high-performance.
Kate aligns practices, processes and systems to deliver seamless outcomes to fuel Enervest’s success.
Daman Cole
Chief Commercial Officer
Daman has been leading businesses in the Construction and Renewable Energy Sector for over 20 years. These roles have been across the Oceania & APAC region on behalf of multinational OEMs, energy utility infrastructure service providers, solar retailers, developers, independent power producers, retailers, and financiers forging market opportunity and building business lines with genuine capability.
Daman offers an in‐depth knowledge of the sector, market opportunities and relationships throughout the full Clean Energy supply chain. His ability to lead teams in the delivery of providing a high standard of service and sustainable revenue is a testament to his leadership skills. Daman is committed to creating a lasting impact in the energy sector by building profitable relationships and contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals.
John Nelson
Chief Financial Officer
John is a senior commercial and finance executive with over 20 years of experience spanning banking, corporate strategy, M&A, and capital raising. He has held leadership roles at SPEE3D and Bendigo and Adelaide Bank and most recently played a pivotal role in scaling a high-growth tech company.
With deep expertise in financial management, deal execution, business growth, and financial strategy, John brings a sharp commercial lens and board-level advisory experience to lead Enervest’s Finance Team and support Enervest’s growth trajectory.
Maggie Liu
Financial Controller
Maggie is a seasoned finance leader and CPA with over 14 years of experience across multinational corporations and high-growth startups. She has held senior roles at Hyzon Motors, Cummins, and Michelin, where she led financial reporting, planning, and business partnering across APAC.
At Enervest, Maggie brings strategic insight, commercial acumen, and operational leadership to drive performance, manage risk, and support sustainable growth. She is also an AAICD affiliate and an advocate for innovation in finance and governance.
Craig Jones
Non-Executive Technical Director
With over 18 years of experience in solar and battery storage, Craig brings deep expertise in industrial electrical infrastructure on high-voltage sites. He has led major projects in operational and project management roles, with a focus on critical path analysis, reporting, and team leadership.
Now acting as a board-level strategist, Craig combines technical leadership with commercial foresight to align infrastructure delivery with long-term business objectives and shape the future of energy transition.
Luke Castledine
Programme Director
Luke, a strategic thinker with 15 years of experience in project, program, and portfolio management, consistently delivers projects on time and within budget. Armed with a degree in project management and certification from the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM), Luke has managed construction programs across various sectors, including industrial, commercial, and large-scale mixed-use.
Ben Cerini
Head of Energy Markets
Dara Memarpouri
Head of Grid
Dara is a grid engineering specialist with deep expertise in renewable energy integration and power systems across Australia and New Zealand. He has led grid connection activities at Aquila Clean Energy and Tilt Renewables, managing feasibility, R0–R2 stages, and engagement with AEMO, DNSPs, and TNSPs.
With a background in electrical engineering and power system modelling, Dara brings strong technical leadership and hands-on experience in GPS studies, grid simulations, and compliance to support project delivery across the full lifecycle.
Delia Xie
Development Manager
Delia is a chartered electrical engineer with a strong track record in renewable energy projects across wind, solar, BESS, and hybrid systems. She has led technical due diligence and construction monitoring for over 8 GW of projects across AU and NZ. In previous roles, she delivered independent and owner’s engineer services, along with compliance frameworks and arc flash analysis.
With deep expertise in power systems, project delivery, and technical standards, Delia brings both strategic insight and hands-on engineering capability to complex energy infrastructure.
Julian Hampton
Development Manager
Julian is a development manager strong expertise across large front of meter solar and battery projects, specialising in end-to-end delivery across the National Electricity Market. With a background in project and construction management, he has led major installations including Australia’s largest Vanadium Flow BESS.
Julian combines technical knowledge with commercial insight to manage stakeholders, approvals, and project teams, driving efficient, compliant, and profitable renewable energy outcomes.
Ross Bennett
Development Manager
Ross is a land access and environmental specialist with over 15 years’ experience delivering complex infrastructure and energy projects. His background spans regulatory approvals, stakeholder engagement, and strategic development across mining, utilities, and renewables.
Ross has led land and environment functions at Sun Cable and New Hope Group, and contributed to key land and environmental activities at CNC Project Management, bringing strong governance and cross-sector insight to projects in highly regulated environments.
François Diaz
Development Manager
François is a renewable energy engineer with over nine years of experience across EPC delivery and technical development of large-scale solar and battery storage projects. At FRV and Bouygues, he led technical due diligence, contract negotiation, site studies, and project optimisation for assets totalling hundreds of megawatts.
With deep expertise in construction-phase design, operations and maintenance, and performance analysis, François brings end-to-end capability in advancing solar and BESS projects from feasibility through financial close to operations.
Olivia Huitema
Development Officer
Olivia is a sustainable development professional with a background in design, planning, and education. She brings experience across government and consulting roles, having conducted community needs assessments and contributed to design guidelines and community engagement strategies in WA.
Olivia’s strengths lie in understanding local contexts and developing tailored community benefits in consultation with stakeholders. She combines strong visual communication and research skills to develop strategic frameworks and deliver positive community outcomes.
Devanandh Chandrasekar
Project Manager
Dev is an engineer and project manager with practical experience in the engineering, procurement, and construction of commercial solar PV systems. He holds a master’s degree in power engineering, specialising in renewable energy systems and advanced project management.
Dev oversees the full project life cycle with strong capabilities in stakeholder engagement, cost control, and schedule management, consistently delivering profitable, large-scale project outcomes.
Chermene Akaruru
Commercial Energy Analyst
Chermene brings 15 years of experience in the energy industry, having worked in residential, small business, and commercial segments. She is adept at achieving sales targets, contract negotiation, management, and business development, and is focused on building customer relationships through quality assessment frameworks and process improvement.
Asim Awan
Assistant Project Manager
Asim, an electrical engineer with over four years of experience in solar project management, expertly manages solar projects from inception to completion, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. His exceptional communication and interpersonal skills allow him to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Julian Voller
Land and Planning Manager
Julian is a land and planning manager with over 20 years of experience across infrastructure, energy, and telecommunications. With a background in urban planning, site acquisition, and environmental approvals, he has led complex delivery programs for national clients including Telstra and Optus.
At Enervest, Julian manages land strategy, planning and engagement pathways for energy storage projects, bringing a collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement, compliance, and project success.
Adam Galvin
Planning & Engagement Officer
Adam is a planning and community engagement specialist with broad experience across infrastructure, tourism, and precinct development. With extensive experience in land use, stakeholder engagement, and policy, he has led planning efforts for major regional development and sports projects.
Adam has worked across government and private sectors, contributing to initiatives such as the Mount Hotham Alpine Gateway, Snowy Mountains SAP, and mixed-use developments, bringing integrated planning insight and a focus on environmental and social outcomes.
Luke Scott
Storage Strategist
Luke is a renewable energy specialist with over two decades of experience in government, development, and engineering roles. He has led large-scale solar, battery, wind, and hybrid projects across Australia with companies including AGL, Total Energies, and Risen Energy.
With a background in environmental and civil engineering, Luke combines policy insight, stakeholder engagement, and technical leadership to progress innovative, grid-scale clean energy developments from feasibility through to approvals.
Saurav Srivastav
Bids & Origination Manager
Saurav is a senior commercial and business development leader with over 20 years’ experience in global energy markets. With a background in finance and engineering, he has led the origination, structuring, and negotiation of over 1 GW of PPAs across solar, wind, BESS, and thermal projects.
Saurav brings deep expertise in M&A, commercialisation of renewable energy projects and corporate energy procurement, having held senior roles at ENGIE, EnergyAustralia, and major IPPs across Asia-Pacific, delivering commercial value through strategic partnerships and innovative deal-making.
Mark Gibb
Project Origination
Mark is a seasoned commercial leader with over 15 years of experience in business development, operations, and sales across the renewable energy, construction, and commercial interiors sectors. At Enervest, he brings a sharp commercial lens to Project Origination, helping identify and unlock site opportunities.
Mark has led high-performing teams nationally, built strategic partnerships, and delivered multi-million-dollar projects. He combines strong stakeholder engagement with delivery focus to help drive Enervest’s growth and project pipeline.
Jason Downes
Project Origination
Jason is an experienced energy professional and Site Origination Manager with a strong track record in developing renewable energy projects. He specialises in stakeholder engagement, land acquisition, and DER origination, securing strategic sites for BESS and solar.
With deep knowledge of grid infrastructure, regulation, and commercial drivers, Jason plays a key role in project success and is passionate about accelerating the energy transition for lasting community and system benefit.
Robert Ludwick
Origination Operations
Robert is a commercial strategist and business development leader with deep experience in renewable energy, C&I solutions, and solar technology. He has held senior roles at Iberdrola, 5B, and Todae Solar, leading the origination and delivery of tailored energy solutions.
With a background in sales, market strategy, and operational scale-ups, Robert brings sharp commercial insight and a strong track record in growing pipelines and driving adoption across emerging energy technologies and clean infrastructure markets.
Fernando Abreu
Marketing Coordinator
Fernando is a multidisciplinary strategic communicator with over five years of experience across brand and digital strategy, visual design, and content creation in the energy, education, and not-for-profit sectors.
At Enervest, he leads integrated marketing, media, and communications with a focus on storytelling and visual impact. Fernando brings strengths in campaign delivery, photography, and brand management to drive awareness, engagement and amplify Enervest’s voice.
Chris Hope
Digital Innovation Architect
Chris is a forward-thinking digital strategist with a background spanning AI research, software engineering, education, and blockchain governance. He has delivered innovative solutions across iOS and web, applying data-driven decision-making and process optimisation to improve outcomes.
Chris has coached national cybersecurity champions and co-founded Dev Heroes in Tanzania. He brings a unique blend of technical insight, systems thinking, and mission-driven innovation to Enervest’s digital transformation.
Enervest
snapshot.
We service our clients with energy contract negotiations, design, engineering and construction services.
Australian owned and operated
Investor focused developments
We build, own and operate
We believe in growth through partnership with landowners and investors
At the forefront of the energy transition since 2008
Experienced and dedicated team of passionate professionals