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About Us

inform. influence. inspire

inspiratia is a global thought-leader in the new energy and infrastructure sectors. We help clients to grow their business by informing them of project developments, financing innovations and new sources of capital, influencing the evolution of the industry, and inspiring leadership in the energy transition and infrastructure sector.

Meet the Team

INTELLIGENCE AND RESEARCH

Viola Caon
Viola Caon
Head of Content
Viola Caon
Head of Content

Viola is responsible for setting inspiratia’s editorial agenda and coordinating content output across the company.

A journo at heart, she has been covering energy and infrastructure for the past seven years.

When she is not busy tending to her two little ones (when?!), she loves swimming, doing yoga and singing – mostly when nobody’s listening. For now.

Oliver Carr
Oliver Carr
Head of Data Analysis
Oliver Carr
Head of Data Analysis

Oliver leads our analysis team in conducting in-depth research on the cutting edge of the energy transition, with a particular interest in new and emerging technology.

He is also responsible for creating and hosting inspiratia’s insightful weekly podcast series.

Oliver holds a master’s in renewable energy engineering from Brunel and a bachelor’s in physics from Durham.

He is a keen political observer who harbours a passion for singing and the theatre.

Natalie Bannerman
Natalie Bannerman
Senior Reporter
Natalie Bannerman
Senior Reporter

Natalie is a former telecoms and infrastructure journalist, a role she held for nearly seven years.

Before this, she worked in the B2C startup space, covering lifestyle, arts and culture reporting.

As a senior editorial team member, her beats include Solar, Hydrogen and Digital Infrastructure - namely data centres.

Ashkenaz A.L.
Ashkenaz A.L.
Senior Reporter
Ashkenaz A.L.
Senior Reporter

Ash supports the coverage of the renewable and infrastructure sector, writing news and Q&As on funds, solar, onshore wind and battery storage.

He graduated from the University of the Arts London with a Bachelors' in Journalism and previously worked at the science and energy desk at the Daily Express.

Hobbies include cooking, reading, and training in escrima, a Filipino stick-fighting martial art.

Aishwarya Harsure
Aishwarya Harsure
Reporter
Aishwarya Harsure
Reporter

Aishwarya is one of inspiratia’s reporters.

She enjoys delving into the fascinating realms of energy transition, hydrogen technologies, and energy efficiency solutions.

She has a background in human rights and feminist rights. Her goal is to make the world a better place through sustainable energy.

DATA

Vikas Makwana
Vikas Makwana
Head of Data and Product
Vikas Makwana
Head of Data and Product

Vikas leads the data team and plays a pivotal role in managing the core products at Inspiratia.

He strives to provide valuable data and insights to both internal and external stakeholders.

Having pursued further studies in Data Science, Vikas holds a BSc in Computer Science from Brunel University.

Outside of work, he enjoys going to the gym, practicing yoga, and playing football and cricket.

Additionally, Vikas is passionate about cooking, baking, and exploring different cultures.

Edvinas Barzdenis
Edvinas Barzdenis
Developer
Edvinas Barzdenis
Developer

Edvinas maintains and perfects inspiratia's IT infrastructure with vast experience in cutting edge web technology.

He is dedicated on best browsing experience for inspiratia's clients and new tools for the crew. Edvinas is passionate about finding new frontiers in computer science and at the moment is experimenting with machine learning and data mining algorithms.

Georgi Stankovski
Georgi Stankovski
Junior Data Analyst
Georgi Stankovski
Junior Data Analyst

Passionate about the business sector, Georgi Stankovski is a Junior Data Analyst at Inspiratia, where he contributes to projects through data analysis and supporting the team.

Outside of his professional commitments, he enjoys engaging in outdoor activities and fitness, while also relaxing through video games.

Ralitsa Ivanova
Ralitsa Ivanova
Junior Data Analyst
Ralitsa Ivanova
Junior Data Analyst

Ralitsa-Kristin Ivanova is a Junior Data Analyst at Inspiratia, where she contributes to projects through data analysis and supporting the team.

Besides her professional commitments, she enjoys going to the gym, reading books and watching football

COMMERCIAL, MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT

Charlie Osborne
Charlie Osborne
Head of Events
Charlie Osborne
Head of Events

Charlie has made the recent crossover to the renewables sector following over 10 years within Commodity Finance during which he worked across Agri, Metals, Oil & Gas and finally as a Head of Commodities.

Charlie leads the Commercial activity at inspiratia including both events and subscriptions and maintains a close link between Sales and Content.

Outside of work Charlie enjoys Rugby, Football and Athletics and before injuries took over played a bit!

Lewis Masson
Lewis Masson
Head of Business Development
Lewis Masson
Head of Business Development

With a Masters degree in Green Energy, Lewis heads up our Business Development team and adds value to our clients by informing them of project developments and capital rounds through our subscription service.

He works closely with the Events team to connect professionals in the Renewables and Green Energy sectors.

Hailing from the Emerald Isle, Lewis lives London and enjoys playing Gaelic Football and enjoying London's eclectic culinary scene.

Ella Van Niekerk
Ella Van Niekerk
Product and Sales Manager
Ella Van Niekerk
Product and Sales Manager

Ella is the Business Development Manager at inspiratia.

With 3 years of client management experience, her work is mainly focused around inspiratia's energy transition events and creating long-lasting relationships with leading firms and commercial organisations.

FINANCE

OPERATIONS AND EVENTS

Elsa Fucile
Elsa Fucile
Head of Production
Elsa Fucile
Head of Production

Elsa connects the dots in the world of the energy transition by crafting creative content for c-level stakeholders and government agencies across Europe.

Elsa focus on asking questions, collaborating with my team and network to deliver thought-provoking discussions that highlight notable developments within the energy transition.

Outside of work, you can find Elsa challenging herself at CrossFit, embarking on culinary adventures with friends, and staying agile on the volleyball court! Fun fact!

Alba Boquet
Alba Boquet
Head of Operations
Alba Boquet
Head of Operations

Alba holds the responsibility of overseeing the operations at Inspiratia, where her role extends to managing administration and overseeing the planning and execution of all in-house events.

Her crucial role ensures the efficient and effective implementation of operational processes, aligned with the company's objectives.

BOARD

Nicholas Davies
Nicholas Davies
Managing Director

Nick is responsible for leading the strategic direction for inspiratia and has been instrumental in the rebranding and repositioning of inspiratia as the ‘Energy Transition Specialist’.

He has worked and built long lasting relationships within the energy and project finance throughout his career and has led teams across all business intelligence products as well as industry leading events.

Nick places huge importance on company values and culture and continues to create an environment where the team can fulfil their true potential.

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Marco Dell’Aquila
Marco Dell’Aquila
Chairman

Marco is an investor, adviser, developer, author and professor with 36 years’ of experience in the energy sector. Since 1997 he has focused on renewable energy, sustainability and the energy transition.

He co-founded inspiratia in 2010 together with Nickolas Imregi and today chairs the company.

In 1997 they co-founded Infrastructure Journal (now IJ Global) and sold it in 2007.

He is the co-founder and CIO of UK-based distributed green hydrogen company Protium.

Marco is a Senior Adjunct Professor of Energy, Resources and Environment at the Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies where he teaches at the Bologna campus in Italy. He also serves on the SAIS Europe Advisory Council.

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Nickolas Imregi
Nickolas Imregi
CEO

Nick co-founded inspiratia with Marco Dell’Aquila in 2010 to fill the gap in the market for an infrastructure and renewables service producing breadth and depth of content underpinned by data-driven analysis.

He is responsible for driving inspiratia's commercial strategy.

Nick’s early career was in publishing working across the financial services, infrastructure and energy sectors before he co-founded Infrastructure Journal in 1997.

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