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11 March 2009
GOOD ENERGY STRENGTHENS MANAGEMENT TEAM
Barney Rhys Jones appointed as new Managing Director Good Energy Limited ("Good Energy"), the UK's only dedicated 100% supplier of renewable electricity, has announced the appointment of Barney Rhys Jones as Managing Director. Barney, aged 36, was formerly an Investment Director with the AIM listed venture capital company, Low Carbon Investors. Barney played a key role in deal evaluation, investment process and portfolio management, sitting as Board Chairman and Non-Executive Director on a number of portfolio businesses. Juliet Davenport, CEO of Good Energy, said: "Barney is no stranger to the low carbon sector and he also has over 14 years experience of working in a range of other industries spanning telecoms, finance and consumer goods. He brings to the position a strong track record in leadership, communication, and a wealth of experience in delivering business improvement in traditional and low carbon sectors. He will be a great asset in helping Good Energy in its quest to drive innovation and increase renewable energy usage in the UK." Barney Rhys Jones said: "Good Energy's pioneering work in the renewable energy sector is well documented.They're not just selling renewable electricity, but truly empowering hundreds of low-carbon energy entrepreneurs around the country. It's a more dynamic and innovative business model than any other in the energy sector, and I look forward to working with Juliet and the rest of the team in maintaining Good Energy's market leading position."
Notes to Editors:
Barney Rhys Jones' Background: Before moving to the environmental sector, Barney was a senior associate consultant at the strategy consultancy, Bain & Company. He worked in London and South Africa with a variety of major clients in banking, communications and consumer goods. Barney then spent four years in a series of roles with the UK's second largest fixed line communications company, Telewest Broadband (now Virgin Media). He was responsible for launching Telewest's B2B broadband offering and subsequently implementing a major change initiative. Barney started his career as a field engineer in South East Asia with global oilfield and information services company, Schlumberger. He has a First Class degree in Civil Engineering from Imperial College, London. About Good Energy: - The electricity supplied by Good Energy comes from over 500 independent renewable generators that use wind, small scale hydro, solar power and sustainable biomass to generate electricity. Over 25,000 homes and businesses across the UK have switched to Good Energy.
- To compare the fuel mixes of the various different electricity suppliers, visit: www.electricityinfo.org/suppliers.php
- In an official report entitled "Reality or Rhetoric? Green Tariffs for Domestic Customers" from the National Consumer Council, Good Energy was rated the greenest energy supplier in the UK. The report states: "For those consumers who want a green electricity supply, pure and simple, this is probably the closest they will get to it."
- Good Energy is owned by the Good Energy Group, an independent PLC which specialises in investing in renewable energy. Good Energy Group has in the region of 1700 shareholders, of which over 90% are customers of Good Energy.
- Good Energy is the first electricity company to publish an independent audit of its renewable supply claims
- The Good Energy Shop provides products and advice for low carbon living and microgeneration. Visit: http://www.goodenergyshop.co.uk/ for more information.
- Join Good Energy today and reduce your carbon footprint by up to one third. Call 0845 456 1640 or sign up online at http://www.good-energy.co.uk/
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