Serving as the Chairman of the Board John O’Rourke has over 30 years of experience in the sustainable energy sector. Drawing on his wealth of experience to provide strategic direction and oversight he has played an integral role in SEFA’s formation and growth. John is the CEO and Founder of New Energy Group that delivers sustained cost savings to clients through the deployment of the best available building technologies that reduce energy spend, minimize operational and maintenance costs and modernize facility infrastructure.

Serving as Vice Chair of the Board with over 10 years of experience Alexandra Hedesiu is an expert on Environmental Social and Governance, Sustainability and Finance. She has played a pivotal role in the organization's sustainability, formation and growth. Alexandra is the Managing Director and Head of ESG at EnerSave Capital specialising on advising firms in their energy saving projects and assisting them in finding funding solutions in an ESG compliant manner.

Serving as the Treasurer Michael Pachlatko has over 10 year of experience in sustainable energy finance. His keen business acumen and strategic approach have been instrumental in the formation, and growth of SEFA. Michael is the Chief Financial Officer and European Director of Joule Assets that actively empowers communities, businesses, investors, and individuals in the U.S. and Europe to capitalize on sustainable energy assets.

Serving as a Board Director Sharyn McAndrew is an experienced sustainability professional with over 10 years’ experience in the Real Estate sector. Sharyn is the Director of Sustainability at Jones Lang LaSalle Ireland where she leads her team in delivering bespoke Sustainability services across JLL’s Global Client Network of Investors, Landlords and Occupiers.

Serving as a Board Director Matthew Halstead has more than 15 years of experience in the sustainable energy sector. His expertise, innovative ideas and strategic approach have been instrumental in the formation and growth of SEFA. Matthew is the Managing Director and Founder of Halstead Consulting advisory services provider in the fields of energy transition and climate change.

Serving as a Board Director Davide Cannarozzi is a sustainable finance expert with over 10 years’ experience in project financing. Davide is the CEO and Founder of GNE Finance, a private capital financing solutions provider, dedicated to transforming the home and building renovation industry.

Serving as a Board Director Eduard Mendiluce has a background in Economics in Business Administration and over 15 years in the real estate sector. Eduard is the CEO of Anticipa, a property management company owned by Blackstone that specializes in managing properties and managing mortgages with housing collateral.