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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rachael is responsible for leading the software team in developing and delivering modern risk management software solutions using agile methodologies. Rachel has a background covering operations and UK/European gas risk management, working on the gas trading desk at Macquarie before joining CF Partners in 2014.

Fred Payne has coordinated the development of the carbon risk management business since he joined CF Partners in 2009. Fred has extensive knowledge and experience of global carbon regimes and EU energy markets, which he uses to assist an EU and global client base requiring regulatory, risk management, and structured solutions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Christian has over 20 years’ experience in the UK and European power and gas markets, giving him a detailed understanding of what is required to successfully manage risk for industrial energy consumers. Before joining CF Partners in 2008, Christian worked across the energy production and utility space as well as the banking sector, working for Macquarie, Dong and ENI.

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.