The True Energy Team

Phil McVan

Managing Director

Phil McVan

Phil is highly experienced in the energy sector. He has delivered energy service products for a number of leading consultancy, engineering and project management companies. A project manager and dynamic leader, he has been a contributor to 'Finance Today' - How to Manage Your Utilities. Phil has brought a broad understanding of the real industrial and commercial energy industry to True Energy, ensuring practical application of renewable energy solutions.

John Barker

FCA, Finance Director & Company Secretary

John Barker FCA

John qualified as a chartered accountant in 1973 and has served as finance director and company secretary for both private and public companies.

His role within True Energy is an important one given the multinational nature of our clients and the growth of the renewable energy industry.

Ian Tansley

Director & Company Founder

Ian Tansley

A leading figure in the renewable energy industry, Ian was a key player in the in the development of the world leading Centre for Alternative Technology in Wales. A design engineer with more than 20 years experience of solar technologies, he has designed and deployed solar solutions for a wide range of clients worldwide.

Peter Saunders OBE

Business Angel & Major Investor

Peter Saunders OBE

Peter established his business reputation in the food industry, creating and building the award winning Halo Foods group. When he sold the business in 2004, it employed some 500 people.

His entrepreneurial spirit and exacting standards gained much admiration from his peers in the industry. In 1995 he was awarded an OBE for his services to the food industry. His other accolades include a Sunday Telegraph food marketing award, the Daily Post Business Personality of the Year and being runner up as the Deloitte & Touche European Business Person of the Year.

Richard Cooper

Business Development Manager

Richard Cooper CEng

A Chartered Engineer and member of the Energy Institute, Richard is a pre-eminent UK energy professional. He has established Energy Services operations for a number of companies including Dalkia, Interserve Plc, GS Hall, Anglia Water Group and Honeywell Building Services. Richard has a first class network of contacts and an excellent pedigree in long term financed energy projects including 40 year PFI/PPP contracts.