We build brilliant teams
Our core team consists of our four partners, supplemented by brilliant teams of experienced, trusted professionals that we build to support diverse projects, in Welsh and English, online and in person.
Our Partners
Mari Arthur
Mari is an expert in sustainability and strategic communication. Previously, as the Director of Cynnal Cymru, she was instrumental in transitioning the charity’s fully funded model to generating independent revenue to deliver sustainable development advice and support across all sectors, throughout Wales.
Mari was Chair of Dwr Cymru Welsh Water’s Independent Environmental Advisory Panel, she is currently a member of Dwr Cymru’s Independent Challenge Group, and Wales & West Utilities Independent Challenge Group.
Mari has run a marketing consultancy for over 17 years, established four businesses, she is currently the Chair of Ynni Sir Gar and Ynni Teg, a Community Councillor, and a Governor for Trimsaran School.
Joseph Kidd
Joseph is an energy specialist with 20 years experience across a range of renewable energy projects. He is Vice-Chair and Board Member of Marine Energy Wales, and has been involved in the majority of offshore renewables development in Welsh waters to date including offshore wind, wave, tidal stream and tidal lagoon projects. He supported the production of Wales’ Marine Energy Strategic Roadmap, and the production of Regional Locational Guidance for offshore renewables and aquaculture in Welsh waters. He also supported the establishment of strategic programmes to encourage innovation and support the growth of offshore renewables in Wales including the Pembrokeshire and Anglesey Demonstration Zones, ORJIP Ocean Energy, META, and ORE Catapults Marine Energy Engineering Centre of Excellence (MEECE).
Joseph has extensive experience of development-focussed stakeholder engagement, and has recently supported decarbonisation strategies and Local Area Energy Plans for a number of local authorities and public bodies. He has also led a number of innovative energy system feasibility studies including the Milford Haven Energy Kingdom project focussed on a hydrogen economy, and on the Llyn peninsula to help enable decarbonisation and alleviate grid constraints.
Joseph is an APM certified project manager with extensive experience of establishing sector leading teams, coordinating delivery and ensuring successful outcomes for projects.
Joseph is based in Swansea and is a Welsh learner.