Meet the Team
The ELIRE team operates across multiple continents, including the UK, UAE, Europe, Canada, Australia, and South-East Asia.
A skilled and dedicated team forms the backbone of our venture and major projects.
Our current team, comprised of domain experts with extensive experience in engineering, design, architecture, and joined by experts in our focused verticals of energy to power, cruise terminals, commercial ports, marinas and defence, has been collaborating for years to elevate our venture to its current stature.
As well as the maritime technical competencies, the team’s broad commercial strength has positioned ELIRE to forge strong global partnerships and drive rapid growth.
As a company uniquely placed at the intersection of infrastructure, transport and clean energy, we design & engineer new solutions and systems for maritime infrastructure, playing a key role in the global key transitions and shifts."
Group CEO
United Kingdom / Norway / Australia
LUKE JENKINSON
Founder and Group CEO of ELIRE, Luke is a serial entrepreneur who has launched, scaled and exited multiple global companies, applying innovative, commercially driven solutions to complex real-world challenges.
Group COO
Sweden
LINA EMILSON
A Chemical Engineer with over 20 years in executive leadership, Lina is Group COO, having scaled sustainable start-ups at Northvolt, Britishvolt and Johnson Matthey Hydrogen Technologies, driving net-zero outcomes.
Senior BIM Architect
United Kingdom
AHMED MOSSA
With nearly seven years in construction, Ahmed is a BIM Consultant with an architecture background, including work on high-rise projects. He specialises in BIM integration across architectural and structural disciplines.
VP Electrical Engineering
United Kingdom
ALEJANDRO NIETO
Leading strategy and delivery of complex electrical systems across ELIRE's infrastructure projects, Alejandro is VP Electrical Engineering. He brings experience from BP, GE and Centrica, driving innovation and sustainability.
VP Procurement
United Kingdom
BEN BLEZARD
Ben leads procurement as VP Procurement, a senior commercial leader specialising in advanced engineering ventures across battery technology, marine infrastructure and e-mobility.
VP of Energy to Power
United Kingdom
CHRIS CARLISLE
Formerly a sea-going marine engineer, Chris is VP of Energy to Power with expertise in naval architecture, systems engineering and project management. He led propulsion development at Rolls-Royce Nordics and major power projects.
VP Smart City Architecture
Italy
CHRISTIAN JAKUSCONEK
A registered architect with over two decades' experience at award-winning practices in London and Amsterdam, Christian is VP Smart City Architecture. He has taught Sustainable Design and researches modular construction.
VP Luxury Marketing
United Arab Emirates / Monaco
DAVID PFEIL
David is VP Luxury Marketing, a strategist with over 25 years helping global brands grow through customer-centric strategy and digital marketing. He holds an International MBA in Luxury Marketing from Monaco.
Group Web Architect
United Kingdom
DMYTRO YEVDOKYMOV
Dmytro is a digital transformation, engineering and AI adoption leader with over 12 years of experience. He has led high-impact projects for Dubai Holding, Porsche, PepsiCo, CMA CGM, McDonald's and Sephora.
Senior BIM Architect
FATEMEH MOTTAGHIAN
Over 12 years in design, project coordination and construction management sit behind Fatemeh's role as Senior BIM Architect. She has established BIM services and led teams collaborating with WSP UK.
VP Construction
United Kingdom
IAIN HEPPELWHITE
A naval architecture professional and internationally experienced senior manager, Iain has delivered over 20 vessels across shipping and offshore energy as VP Construction, with expertise in HSE and quality assurance.
Group Grants Manager
United Kingdom
KARIMA KARAGUSSOVA
As Group Grants Manager, Karima draws on a strong scientific background in research and development. She has secured partnerships and led grants submissions across biotech, healthcare and R&D ecosystems.
Procurement VP
United Kingdom
LUKE RODGERS
Over 20 years managing supply chains across oil & gas, defence, nuclear and construction inform Luke's role as Procurement VP, a Chartered Procurement Professional behind projects including Hinkley Point C.
Group 3D Visual Director
Spain
MARIO FUENTES
An IF Gold award-winning 3D parametric modeller and transportation designer, Mario is Group 3D Visual Director, specialising in high-quality A-class surface modelling for Ferrari, Volvo and Seat-Cupra.
VP Procurement
United Kingdom
MICHELLE COLLIE
As VP Procurement, Michelle brings over 20 years delivering procurement transformation and sourcing excellence across energy, manufacturing and technology, building resilient, high-performing global teams.
Senior Engineer
United Arab Emirates
RAJEEV VERMA
A technology leader with over two decades in Aerospace and Defence innovation, Rajeev is Senior Engineer and Senior Chief Engineer at Leonardo Defence, having held key roles at Boeing, Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems.
VP Defence Solutions
United Kingdom
RICHARD DA GAMA
NATO and multinational operations experience underpins Richard's role as VP Defence Solutions, including Head of Strategy and Plans for British Forces Cyprus. A Chartered Manager aligning capabilities with NATO priorities.
Group VP of PR & Communication
United Arab Emirates / United Kingdom
SHAREENA ALI
With over 25 years in international strategy and corporate communications, Shareena is Group VP of PR & Communications, a Chartered Marketer who has advised governments, Shell, ARAMCO and Saudi PIF.
VP Port Solutions
Denmark
TAMER HASHISH
As VP Port Solutions, Tamer is a maritime decarbonisation leader converting clean-power plans into permitted, operating port assets. His focus spans shore power, floating power hubs and scaling pilot commercial structures.
VP of 3D Visual
Spain
YAIZA MACIA
A versatile technical artist specialising in Unreal Engine, Yaiza is VP of 3D Visual. Her portfolio includes the multimillion-dollar NEOM project and Netflix virtual productions, alongside Spanish broadcast awards.
Group CFO
United Kingdom
STEWART MACINTOSH
A Chartered Accountant with over 20 years across the full infrastructure finance lifecycle, Stewart is Group CFO, having held senior investment roles at Invesis deploying capital into infrastructure and energy transition.
VP Energy to Power
United Kingdom
AIDEN SHAW
As VP Energy to Power and Principal Electrical Engineer, Aiden has 20 years designing high-consequence systems for defence and maritime. He leads technical integration for ELIRE's hydrogen-fuelled floating microgrids and Powerhub platforms.
VP Naval Architecture
United Kingdom / Spain
ANDY KING
Over 40 years of international design experience across naval, commercial marine, cruise and superyacht sectors sits behind Andy, VP Naval Architecture and a Maritime UK Industry Ambassador advising on net-zero retrofits.
VP Safety & Process Engineering
South Africa
CHIRADIP DATTA
A Chemical Engineer with 19 years leading process safety across hydrogen, ammonia and petrochemical sectors, Chiradip is VP Safety & Process Engineering, having worked on NEOM, Aramco and Jubail SMR projects. CCPS certified.
VP Maritime Marketing
United Kingdom
CHRIS EDWARDS-WEBB
A marketing and commercial growth leader with more than two decades of experience building marketing functions across global B2B, energy and technology-led markets. Chris is VP of Maritime Marketing, with expertise spanning strategy, positioning and demand generation across multiple regions, including EU, USA and GCC.
VP Aviation
United Kingdom
DAVID ELLIS
Over 30 years in global aviation shape David's work as VP Aviation, helping airlines, airports, OEMs and MRO organisations drive growth through strategic partnerships and customer-focused commercial strategies.
VP Project Management
United Kingdom / Thailand
DEMI DIGHTON
Demi is a Project Manager with over eight years of experience leading multi-million-pound programs for Fortune 500 brands. Specialising in delivering complex, large-scale projects at the intersection of technical rigor and creative strategy.
VP Aviation
Spain / Germany
FADI KAHWAJI
Fadi brings a background in aerospace engineering and mechatronics to his role as VP Aviation. With 18 years' experience at Airbus and Rolls-Royce, he leads global supplier management and workforce planning.
VP Engineering
Canada
GERRY EGAN
As VP Engineering, Gerry has spent over 20 years solving complex challenges across airline, helicopter, aerospace and MRO industries. In 2019 he led delivery of the world's first all-electric powered commercial test flight.
VP Port Solutions
United Kingdom
JONATHAN BARNETT
Over 30 years driving revenue growth and high-value partnerships across maritime and energy inform Jonathan's role as VP Port Solutions, supporting commercial development of modular port infrastructure at ELIRE Maritime.
VP Aviation
United Kingdom
LAWRENCE IDONIJE
Bringing over 20 years across military aviation, defence and aerospace, Lawrence is VP Aviation. He supports aviation strategy, commercial partnerships and funding activity, engaging regulators and international partners.
Senior Designer
United Kingdom
MANA ASSOUDEH
An award-winning graphic designer with over 10 years' international experience, Mana is a Senior Designer across editorial, branding, print and digital work, leading visual projects for top-tier media and events brands.
Group VP Military Solutions
United Kingdom
MATT ARNOLD
Twenty years delivering complex, high-value programmes across Aerospace and Defence inform Matt's role as Group VP Military Solutions, including senior roles at Boeing and MBDA. A former British Army officer.
VP Super Yacht Projects
United Kingdom
PAUL MACKENZIE
Over 30 years across luxury automotive and marine sectors shape Paul's role as VP Super Yacht Projects, including the McLaren P1 and Princess Yachts X95, where he served as CTO and COO.
Commercial Advisor
United Kingdom
RICCARDO TONELLI
As Commercial Advisor, Riccardo brings senior international executive experience spanning supply chain, manufacturing and ports & ferries, with roles at DP World, P&O, Peel Ports and Maersk.
VP Defence Solutions
United Kingdom
SCOTT FORSYTH
A Chartered Engineer with over 14 years across military, government and consultancy sectors, Scott is VP Defence Solutions, having led infrastructure portfolios exceeding £300 million across the UK and internationally.
VP Aerospace
United Kingdom
STEVE BLIGHT
Twenty-five years across General, Business and Commercial Aviation shape Steve's role as VP Aerospace, working with operators, MROs and OEMs worldwide on growth, partnerships and digital transformation.
VP Commercial
United Kingdom
TITUS JOHNSON
Broad Air Transport experience, including VP Commercial roles at Condor, Thomas Cook and Air Berlin, shapes Titus's work as VP Commercial. He holds an MSc in Air Transport Management from City University London.