About us

The SENSEWind team and all their technology and delivery partners and collaborators are passionate about using their extensive expertise to engineer innovative products that drive down the costs of wind energy and unlock the commercial viability of more projects globally.

JULIAN BROWN

Chair

Julian has over 20 years of business leadership roles in the wind industry including wind turbine OEMs, MHI Vestas and AREVA. He is also non-exec Chair of Tekmar Group plc and BVG Associates, and non-exec Director of BW Ideol.

PATRICK GERAETS

Founder, Director & CEO

Patrick has spent over 30 years in renewable energy, designing, constructing and operating wind turbines as well as advising clients around the world on technical, commercial and operational aspects of energy projects.

SANDRA EAGER

Corporate Development Manager

Sandra has over 20 years’ experience in renewable energy including several roles at bp, the most recent being a Venture Principal in bp’s Corporate Venture Capital team.

HENRY JEMISON

Project Delivery Manager

Henry has 10+ years’ experience in offshore marine with expertise in Heavy Lift Crane Development and EPCI project execution. He has a background in leadership and strategic planning within a cross-functional environment.

KUMAYL SARWAR

Project Manager

Kumayl is an engineer with 10+ years experience in wind turbine design and offshore wind energy. At Siemens Gamesa, he held a number of design and technical management roles in the Support Structure Technology department.

NICOLA WILSON

Finance Manager

Nicola is a 15+ years Chartered Accountant with ACCA and has worked in a variety of industries including Construction, Oil and Gas, Tourism Leisure and Hospitality and Rental.

CHRIS NASH

Director

Co-founder of SENSEWind. Business background in strategy and corporate finance. Chris is an active investor in, and advisor to early stage companies deploying new technology.

CHRIS WALKER

Director

Managing Director and founder of Muirhall Energy, an onshore wind developer. Provided Seed investment in March 2022.

GEORGE BALLARD

Director

Co-founder of SENSEWind. Founder of GBG Group, a multi-disciplined engineering consultancy.

Technology Partners

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Delivery Partners

Houlder ltd
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GEODIS
Green Marine

Collaborators

Industrial systems and control

Funding and Incubation Support

Innovate UK
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