Chris is the Ex-Director of Urban Development for GE, specialising in green hydrogen, integrated energy systems development and the quest for Net Zero. Chris founded Meld Energy to deliver green hydrogen solutions to the UK and international market.
Our Team
Meld Energy brings together decades of experience in the development and delivery of low carbon energy projects and finance. Our market leading team has the unmatched expertise, network and drive to deliver at least 10% of the UK’s hydrogen ambitions.
CEO / Founder
Chris Smith
Development Director
Richard Clark
A highly experienced Project Director with 24 years of project and development management in a built environment, Richard brings a wealth of experience managing large and complex construction and infrastructure projects of significant value.
Technical Director
Stephen Cunniffe
Stephen has gained significant experience in technical project management in the energy and process sectors through his previous roles and has direct experience delivering green hydrogen projects from feasibility phase through to project execution. Stephen also has experience in product management in engineering and manufacturing environments. Stephen is passionate about the future of clean energy and the role of green hydrogen.
Technical Associate / Founder
Adrian Lloyd
Adrian is an Ex-Managing Consultant for URS – specialist in project development of renewables, green hydrogen, feasibility and economic modelling. Alumni of Imperial College. Adrain has developed full feasibility models for green hydrogen projects in international markets.
General Counsel
Louisa Cilenti
Louisa is a dynamic Senior Legal Counsel with extensive experience scaling up and financing within the low-carbon sector in the UK and overseas markets. Bringing a wealth of experience across commercial contracts, financing structures, procurement and building relationships across business and government .
Strategy Associate
Jean Hirst
Jean is passionate about equipping and encouraging individuals, teams, and organisations to create positive impact within their communities society at large. He brings many years experience leading teams across multiple contexts within the public and charity sector.
