Vicky has 20 years’ experience in EU affairs, having worked both for EU institutions and the private sector in Brussels. Most recently Vicky was representing a large multinational engineering company at EU level, carrying out early intelligence activities to identify new business opportunities and the right partners and experts. Before this Vicky held positions at the European Commission (DG Research and Innovation, and DG Energy), the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. Vicky joined us in June 2018 and has responsibility for the day-to-day management of the organisation, acquisition of new business, as well as networking and representation.

Simon has more than nine years of experience in political and scientific communication, with particular expertise in European policy-making, and the environment, energy and innovation sectors.
Simon is currently a Thematic Expert in Low-carbon Economy for the Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform, having previously led the production of a number of studies and reports for clients such as INTERREG IVC, Interreg Europe and the CENTRAL EUROPE Programme. In European projects, Simon has led on numerous dissemination and exploitation work packages and co-ordinates all new proposals prepared by the team.

James is Communication & Projects Coordinator, overseeing the implementation of all Greenovate! Europe’s projects and corporate communications. He joined Greenovate! Europe in October 2015 and since then has managed communication, dissemination and replication activities in a number of EU funded research projects, currently SCALIBUR, Bio4Products and HOOP.

Martin is a Project Manager with experience in the Energy field. He is currently managing Greenovate! Europe’s Smart City project STARDUST, where G!E is leading replication activities to build capacity in a number of ‘follower’ cities, as well as RECIPROCITY and SmartCHP. Martin’s previous experience includes time with EDF, where he was working as EU funding officer in their Brussels office. Prior to EDF, Martin worked for consultancy group ARTTIC.

Nathalie is a Project Manager with experience in communications, stakeholder engagement and media innovation. Since March 2021, she is managing Greenovate! Europe’s projects GO-GRASS and INN-PRESSME where G!E is leading communication, exploitation and dissemination work packages. Nathalie’s previous experience includes working at EURACTIV Media Network, where she coordinated an innovation and training programme for media professionals. Prior to EURACTIV, she managed EU-funded projects at the European Association for Local Democracy (ALDA), specialising in youth and migration topics.

Elisa is a Project Manager with a background in European Studies and experience in European research projects, stakeholder engagement and corporate sustainability. She joined G!E in May 2022 and is currently supporting activities in the HOOP, GO-GRASS, NewTechAqua and SCALIBUR projects. Prior to this, Elisa worked at CSR Europe where she provided consultancy services for the private sector in the area of circular economy and the green transition.