Meet The Core Team
We have built and nurtured a strong and dynamic team that passionately believes in renewable energy and its contribution to a better world and future for generations to come.
Dean Bullen
Managing Director
Prior to my appointment to the EVE Board, I was working with a leading project finance provider focusing on the financial viability of potential investments. As such, I am well aware of the challenges associated with funding an AD project, and the levels of operational performance required to service the significant debt invested into these types of projects.
As Managing Director of EVE, it is my responsibility to lead the senior management team to deliver the company’s strategic goals. Our aim is to maximise output / profitability for our AD plants by providing class-leading Operational, HSEQ and Asset Management services.
Areas of focus include continuous monitoring of operational performance, robust maintenance procedures, and safe working practices. Cash generation is key to the financial viability of our AD plants, this is achieved by maximising revenue and efficient cost management.
My career to date has seen me work in a number of market sectors with businesses ranging from small SMEs to multi-national PLCs. I have been personally responsible for the delivery of a variety of initiatives which have had a positive impact to bottom line profitability.
I have relevant experience of business start-ups, restructuring, acquisitions, private equity, and complex group structures. I have been directly involved in the negotiation of traditional banking facilities, project finance, lease finance and debt / equity funding.
Chris Waters
Operations Director (North / East)
Chris Waters has over eight years of senior leadership experience in the AD sector, having worked and maintained director / board level positions on many businesses and AD plants throughout the past 6 years.
Chris’s past experience has seen him successfully direct a large scale beef cattle farm, a digestate logistics and transport company and oversee the design and development of the UK’s first biomethane to national transmission system AD plant.
As Operations Director (North), Chris oversees operations across five different anaerobic digestion comprising of a mix of gas and electricity to grid assets, utilising multiple feedstock streams, from waste to agricultural.
Chris is also tasked with the running of upgrade and remediation projects on various plants that span from £1m to £7m in CAPEX value and is currently overseeing the operational startup of a new £18m waste energy plant.
Chris thrives in challenging situations and is extremely focused when it comes to problem solving and project management. His wide ranging experience and can do attitude has allowed him to excel within the renewables industry and has given him a solid platform of knowledge that he applies to EVE operations everyday.
Russell Humphreys
Operations Director (South)
Joining the EVE Team in 2021, Russell is an invaluable member of the area management team and brings twelve years worth of multi-discipline management experience into the EVE mix. His depth of experience includes Anaerobic digestion, in-vessel composting, materials recycling, fleet and transfer stations and production/technical QA.
During his career Russel excelled at developing significant cost reduction strategies; targeting key revenues for growth through KPI management and resource control.
Russell has also successfully administered a range of large-scale local authority contracts and small commercial acquisitions.
Will Rogers
HSEQ Director
As HSEQ Director for EVE, Will is responsible for health and safety management across the EVE portfolio, as well as providing health and safety consultancy services to external clients. Key areas of focus include auditing compliance management systems and reducing overall operational health & safety risk.
Will is a highly motivated and experienced compliance professional. He holds a NEBOSH diploma in occupational health and safety, a diploma in Quality Management and is a chartered quality professional, graduate member of IOSH and an associate of IEMA. Will brings a combination of 20 years of engineering, compliance and HSEQ management consultancy experience to EVE. Will has a background in energy, heavy manufacturing, and process engineering, with experience of operational, management and consultancy roles.
Will has worked in and developed teams in a variety of business setups, including traditionally structured, project focused and matrix organisations. He has successfully improved safety and compliance standards for SMEs and start-ups over the course of his career to date, establishing cross functional teams to deliver and maintain certified ISO management systems as well as embedding HSG65 principles in smaller organisations.
Will brings a knowledge of simplifying and integrating business processes, whilst ensuring compliance to legal, customer and regulatory requirements. Will has a strong background in management systems implementation, development, and continuous improvement.
Alison Dring
Area Manager
Alison Dring is an experienced Area Manager with a proven track record in the Anaerobic Digestion Sector. Possessing expertise in operations, maintenance, and team management, she brings a wealth of experience to her role. Alison has been a driving force in the Renewable Energy Sector since 1987 and originated from a farming background that uniquely positions her to understand agricultural practices. This background facilitates seamless communication with farmers and growers, fostering strong relationships and engagement on our sites.
Alison’s commitment to renewables is palpable and she believes that while much has evolved in the industry over the years, one constant remains – we need Renewable Energy now more than ever!
Mark Baker
Area Manager
An accomplished environmentalist and Chartered Waste Manager, Mark commenced his career in Countryside and Environmental Management in the mid-90s before transitioning into Organic Waste Management in 2002.
Before running a 5Mw Anaerobic Digestion food waste CHP facility, Mark gained extensive experience in various Operational and Management roles at large-scale composting sites. In his role at the Anaerobic Digestion facility, he was responsible for the technical development and compliance of two additional gas-to-grid facilities within the group.
Moreover, Mark has spent four years in consultancy, specialising in planning, bespoke permitting, interim management, and process control. During this tenure, he implemented substantial improvements across multiple organic waste sites throughout the UK. Mark applies his extensive expertise in Anaerobic Digestion to drive output and success at EVE.
Christine Mapp
HSEQ Manager
Christine joined EVE in 2021 and is an accomplished AD professional, bringing over 8 years of site operations experience to EVE. With a strong background in food waste plants and the challenges these create, there isn’t much operationally she hasn’t come across, or how to resolve it.
Blending this knowledge of operations and a drive for high health and safety standards, Christine is constantly looking to engage at all levels, to ensure that the health and safety standards and culture are being consistently applied and improved, in line with HSE objectives and policy.
Christine has a NVQ Level 6 in Occupational Health and Safety and is a Chartered Member of IOSH, a Member of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management and a Member of the Institute of Leadership and Management. She also holds a number of technical, engineering and audit qualifications.
Leiws Turner
HSEQ Advisor
Lewis joined EVE in 2023 as Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Advisor, he came to EVE with over 3 years of prior AD experience in helping run and manage both food waste and agriculture AD plants. Lewis is a hands on problem solver with a deep technical understanding of the engineering challenges that come with AD operations.
Building on his strong AD operations background, Lewis has enhanced his expertise in health and safety, actively applying and advancing his own knowledge to ensure the safety of on-site operatives.
As a key member of the HSEQ Team, Lewis enjoys engaging with employees and providing training to help improve their knowledge, and skills as part of implementing EVE’s HSEQ objectives.
Lewis has a deep respect for nature and the environment and believes in anaerobic digestion being a way to a greener future.
Simon Burgoyne
Revenue & Sustainability Manager
Simon has worked in the AD industry for going on 9 years. Starting off as an Admin Assistant, his passion for renewable energy has driven him to further develop his skills within the industry. Eventually working his way up to his current role of Revenue & Sustainability Manager.
Simon currently oversees the Revenue & Sustainability function for EVE’s Portfolio of AD Plants. His role covers a variety of revenue streams, ranging from ROC’s, REGO’s & FITs to RHI, RGGOs, Green Gas Support Scheme and PPA & GPA contracts, as well as all things in between.
In the short time as Revenue & Sustainability Manager, Simon has managed to obtain and enhance several revenue streams which will increase profitability each year. Alongside this, Simon also heads up the sustainability audits for the EVE Portfolio, working with Ofgem & external auditors to provide comprehensive sustainability reports.
