About Us

Jim has worked in the energy storage technology field for over 20 years. He has received international awards for ‘Excellence in the Field of Environmental Technology Research’ on behalf of his companies. In the field of hydrogen fuel cells and electrolysers he led ITM Power PLC, as Chief Executive, from a small start up to a public quoted company inside four years. In the 1990s, Jim founded the first European Hydrogen Economy Investment Fund. Prior to this, post qualifying as a Chartered Accountant (ICAEW), he had a wide ranging and successful Investment Banking career working in Australia, New York and London. Previously, Jim was Senior Vice President and Head of US equity sales in the UK at Drexel Burnham Lambert. Later he was an Executive Vice President of Prudential Bache and Head of Institutional Sales for the UK, Middle East, Scandinavia and Africa. Jim believes that a clean, affordable, sustainable energy system can be developed using new materials, new technology and imagination.

Marcus is an experienced FD/CFO, COO and Chartered Accountant (FCA) with 30 years’ experience. He previously worked with Jim and Don as CFO of ITM Power Plc from 2005-2009 and helped raise over £29m in ITM’s secondary raise on AIM. His long collaboration and working relationship with the founders of Superdielectrics brings a trusted and tested executive into the team.

Previously as CFO and COO of TheCityUK for 10 years, he was responsible for leading the company’s strategy development and day to day implementation, winning the Global Excellence 2017 award for the Industry Association CFO of the year. He represented TheCityUK in the media, on overseas projects in collaboration with British Embassies around the world and gave parliamentary evidence to the Treasury Select Committee and Lord’s Home Affairs Committees on various issues affecting the Financial and related Professional Services industries, one of the UK’s most successful industries.

Professor Newborough brings with him a wealth of knowledge and contacts in the field of energy storage, as well as 14 years’ experience at ITM Power PLC, where he worked most recently as Development Director. Professor Newborough has 35 years’ post-doctoral experience in energy systems and hydrogen technology. He has published over 100 scientific papers and has over 4,500 citations. During his career he held the Scottish Power / Royal Academy of Engineering Research Chair in Energy and Environmental Engineering, Heriot Watt University, and previously, he was Professor of Energy Systems at Cranfield University and is currently a Visiting Professor at the University of Bath.

Dr. Bhatti has over a decade of experience in energy systems. He led the technical team at JCB that developed the world’s first commercially viable electric excavator. He also led the design of electric aircraft for FlyZero and has held positions at Rolls-Royce. His PhD research focused on developing a multifunctional structural hydrogen PEM fuel cell for aerospace applications.

Anne is a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (MCIPD). She is an accomplished senior leader, with 30 years of experience in the HR field across a range of sectors. Both strategically and operationally focused, Anne has managed teams providing Human Resources to organisations across the UK and overseas.

Bill Heathcote is a Chartered Accountant and experienced project manager within both financial services and technology. Bill joined Superdielectrics from KPMG. He has worked with firms in both the UK and Australia, with clients ranging from FTSE 100 companies to innovative startups.