Our mission is to drive our clients’ transition to a low-carbon economy, by providing a sophisticated data management and technology platform, high levels of transparency and trust, and both physical and financial sustainable energy solutions.
CF Partners has been active in energy, environmental and commodity markets since 2006. Today we provide a broad range of clients with an end-to-end service across the energy and commodity complex, delivering both physical solutions and financial risk management strategies to achieve ambitious climate goals.
The transition to a low-carbon future is underway but will require continual innovation to be realised. We never stop searching for new and better ways to drive this change for our clients. We are committed to making sustainability work for your business, no matter what stage of the journey you are at.
Co-Founder of CF Partners
Co-Founder of CF Partners
Jonathan has over 25 years’ experience in investment banking, risk management, and project finance. Before founding CF Partners, Jonathan co-ran the Nordic Financing Group function at Goldman Sachs, focusing on debt, equity, and liability risk management. Prior to this, he worked in the debt capital markets teams at both Deutsche Bank and Merrill Lynch.
Co-Founder of CF Partners
Co-Founder of CF Partners
Thomas has over 25 years’ experience in investment banking and risk management services across a variety of commodities. Prior to founding CF Partners, Thomas managed the hedging function and treasury of AGA, a large international gas company, and was responsible for credit origination and risk solutions for the Nordic region of Merrill Lynch.
Head of Legal
Head of Legal
James has over 15 years of post-qualification experience in law and finance and was responsible for developing the legal counsel function of the business. Before joining CF Partners in 2011, James managed a variety of finance transactions at Allen & Overy LLP, including infrastructure, renewables, and energy financing.
Head of Finance
Head of Finance
Mark Smith has over 25 years’ experience in accounting and finance across private equity and investment management. Before joining CF Partners in 2014, Mark worked as a finance manager at a NBGI Private Equity and as an accountant at Gordian Knot, an investment management company.
Credit Officer
Credit Officer
Robin has over 30 years’ experience as a banker, specialising in leverage financing across a variety of sectors, including sustainable and renewable energy, disruptive technology, and cleantech. Robin draws on his extensive experience to provide expert financial advisory, having previously worked at Dresdner, Bankers Trust/Deutsche, Lehman, and Augusta & Co.
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Technology Officer
At CF Partners Rafael leads the development of high-value technology and data solutions to deliver on our business mission. Rafael brings with him an extensive 20 years’ experience of systems development across renewables, asset management, and research, with a specialisation in cyber security and business resilience. Rafael has previously acted as CTO of Next Energy and CIO of 4CyberSec, TS Lombard, WiseEnergy.
Director, Sales, and Structuring
Director, Sales, and Structuring
Guillaume has over a decade of experience in cross-commodity risk management and structured products. Guillaume specialises in providing clients with complex and structured risk management strategies across a variety of commodities, with a particular focus on carbon and energy products. Before joining CF Partners 2012, Guillaume worked in structured products at Société Générale.
Sales Director, Carbon
Sales Director, Carbon
Tim has been involved in carbon markets and EU ETS for over 15 years, working with industry operators to manage compliance and carbon risk management requirements. Tim helps clients to keep up to date with future carbon policy and explore strategies to achieve their sustainability goals. Before joining CF Partners, Tim worked at one of the first carbon asset managers, NatSource.
Commercial Director, UK Energy Supply
Commercial Director, UK Energy Supply
Richard has over 15 years’ experience in energy trading and has worked at CF Partners for over a decade, launching and developing the physical UK supply business, Brook Green Supply, for the Group in 2015. Richard previously worked as an energy market analyst at Man Group and BNEF and holds an MSc in Climate Change and Risk Management.
Head of Operation, UK Energy Supply
Head of Operation, UK Energy Supply
Harry is an expert in end-to-end utility operational processes, with over 10 years’ experience in the UK industry across gas and electricity working for Shell and Good Energy. Harry manages the implementation and change of operational systems and processes to ensure a seamless customer experience.
Sales Director, UK Energy Supply
Sales Director, UK Energy Supply
Mark helps clients to implement bespoke energy solutions and carbon reduction strategies, drawing on his 20+ years’ experience in the UK energy industry. Mark has worked with major energy clients across renewable commodity contracts, risk management, and energy solutions, and has previously worked for Orsted, Shell, Engie, nPower, and BP.
Business Innovation Director
Business Innovation Director
Felipe is a forward-thinking, strategic leader with 22 year’s experience in business innovation, digital transformation, and customer experience. Before joining CF Partners, he worked for global brands such as Microsoft, Nokia and Santa Fe Relocation. He started his career working for digital innovation agencies such as Sapient, Digitas, Method and Ogilvy.
Head of Human Resources
Head of Human Resources
As Head of Human Resources - a newly created function within the CF Group, Graham is a seasoned HR professional who brings a wealth of commercial and operational HR experience. His career spans senior commercial, operational, and human resource leadership roles held at British Airways Plc, Gazprom Marketing & Trading and most recently, The Crown Estate.
