Board of Directors
Guiding our mission. Shaping our future.
SEFA’s Board of Directors brings together expertise in sustainable energy, finance, real estate and ESG. Through strategic direction and oversight, the Board supports SEFA’s development and helps advance our mission to connect policy, delivery and finance for a sustainable European built environment.
John O’Rourke
John brings over 30 years of sustainable energy experience and has played a central role in SEFA’s formation and growth. He is Founder and CEO of New Energy Group, which helps clients reduce energy and operating costs through building technologies.
Chairman of the Board
Alexandra Hedesiu
Alexandra brings over 10 years of experience in ESG, sustainability and finance. As Managing Director and Head of ESG at EnerSave Capital, she advises companies on energy saving projects and financing aligned with ESG requirements.
Vice Chair of the Board
Eduard Puig MacLean
Eduard is a sustainable finance expert with over 10 years of project financing experience. He is CEO of GNE Finance, which provides private capital financing solutions for home and building renovation.
Treasurer
Sharyn McAndrew
Sharyn brings over 10 years of sustainability experience in real estate. As Director of Sustainability at JLL Ireland, she leads tailored sustainability services for investors, landlords and occupiers across JLL’s global client network.
Board Director
Matthew Halstead
Matthew brings over 15 years of sustainable energy experience and has helped shape SEFA’s development. He is Founder and Managing Director of Halstead Consulting, an advisory firm specialising in the energy transition and climate change of Halstead Consulting advisory services provider in the fields of energy transition and climate change.