Who We Are

Adam leads Progressive’s work in relation to electrolytic hydrogen and hydrogen to power. He joined Progressive in 2016 and has 25 years’ experience in the energy sector.

Adele, a Senior Project Engineer, currently leads full chain project management for Peak Cluster, having driven the project’s development from early feasibility stages through to FEED.

Amy is Progressive’s Head of External Affairs. She has over 15 years’ experience managing major communications programmes, including roles at the Environment Agency and RWE.

Andy was a founder and Engineering Director of Progressive, following 30 years in power plant engineering. Today his focus is on global standards for CO₂ infrastructure.

Andy is a Senior Project Developer working across hydrogen and CCS-related markets. Andy was formerly CEO of Advanced Biofuel Solutions and is a qualified Chartered Accountant.

Andrew is a Principal Engineer. Having spent 10 years in asset strategy with E.On, he leads Progressive’s work in relation to gas turbines along with engineering integration for HyNet and Peak.

Andrew is CFO with 30 years’ experience in global roles in large and medium sized multinationals across a range of industries.

Catherine heads up commercial matters in relation to both the Peak Cluster and EET Hydrogen. She has more than 35 years’ experience including 20 years in senior roles at RWE.

Charlie is a Principal Engineer who leads most safety-related work for Progressive. She previously spent 5 years at Valero and was also Head of Process Safety at Recycling Technologies.

Charles is a Principal Engineer working across both hydrogen and CCS markets. He joined Progressive in 2001 and previously spent 5 years as a Process Control Specialist at ExxonMobil.

Chris is CEO of Progressive and has over 30 years’ experience in the low carbon and energy sector. Along with overseeing the running of the business, leads on political engagement.

Chris is Head of Planning and leads all related activities for both HyNet and Peak Cluster. Prior to joining Progressive in 2022, he spent 15 years in consulting for the likes of WSP and URS.

Dave is a founding Director at Progressive where he has focused on the development of new technologies, including CCS. He has more than 40 years’ experience in the energy sector.

Dave is a Director at Progressive. He led the initial phase of HyNet to FID and is now active as Chair of the Board for Peak Cluster. Prior to Progressive, Dave was a Director at Cadent Gas.

Duncan is Project Manager for the HyNet Alliance and joined Progressive in 2023 following a career in the water sector. He also works in the delivery of several hydrogen-related projects.

Iona is a Project Developer at Progressive focused on CCS-enabled hydrogen production. She also has 15 years’ experience at Johnson Matthey, most recently in relation to the battery storage sector.

Imogen is a Project Engineer. Since joining Progressive, she has worked across several CCS and hydrogen-related projects as well as supporting broader advisory studies and comms activities.

Jack is a Senior Project Engineer. Since joining Progressive in 2019 he has contributed to several key projects including the hydrogen fuel switching programme and early cluster origination.

James leads all Progressive’s work in relation to pipeline engineering. He has 13 years’ experience, which includes an ongoing part-time role as a HM Forces specialist engineer.

James is Communications Exec at Progressive. He supports a range of programmes and projects, including HyNet and Peak Cluster and manages Progressive’s external communications.

James joined Progressive in 2018: he leads Progressive’s energy system modelling, digital transformation, and data analytics across a range of energy network strategy projects.

Jason is an Engineering Manager at Progressive, currently specialising in hydrogen to power generation. Prior to joining Progressive in 2022 he spent 6 years with ExxonMobil.

Jim heads commercial activities on both hydrogen to power and electrolytic hydrogen. He has 18 year’s industry experience, including 7 years at the Low Carbon Contracts Company.

John works as a contractor to Progressive working at the intersection of Net Zero and geology. He has 40+ years’ experience in commercial and financial roles in both renewables and oil & gas.

John is a Project Director at Progressive and has occupied several senior roles since joining in 2019. John has over 30 years’ industry experience including 18 years with Cabot Corporation.

Joe manages Progressive’s portfolio of electrolytic hydrogen projects. He is also leading a new venture in non-pipeline transport of CO₂. Joe has 11 years in industry including 4 years with Shell.

Mike is a Principal Engineer who joined Progressive in 2012. He has worked across biomass, hydrogen and CCS, including most recently leading several major fuel switching projects.

Millie is a Policy and Regulatory Research Lead. Before joining Progressive Energy in 2026, she worked as a climate scientist in academia and in the NGO sector as an advocate for industrial decarbonisation.

Nav is Progressive’s Head of Materials and joined in 2019 following 4 years in various roles with Cadent Gas. Nav currently leads all engineering work in relation to the HyDeploy project.

Peter is a founding director and Progressive’s Chairman. He continues to lead on a range of commercial negotiations bringing all of his 50+ years’ experience to the table.

Rachel joined the business in 2020 and has acted in a senior role across both HyNet and Peak Cluster projects. Prior to Progressive she spent 8 years in petrochemical manufacturing with ExxonMobil.

Stuart is a Project Coordinator at Progressive and works across a range of projects, including HyNet and Peak Cluster. Stuart has a background as a chemist with 5 years’ experience in industry.