About Us
Welcome to Susgen, our mission is to generate energy from sustainable sources to secure sustainability for future generations
Focus
Susgen is focused on investing in a strategic, scalable portfolio of renewable energy assets and developing and managing those assets over the long-term.
Since 2012, we have financed and partnered industry leading solar energy developers under the PP Asset Management brand. Susgen was launched to build on this legacy and capture the opportunity in sustainable power generation and storage.
We are the enablers…
Of sustainable energy projects…
With a projected value of £1.2 trillion by 2025 – and growing at 6.1% CAGR* – the global renewable energy market is an exciting, dynamic sector. We intend to be a leader in this sector. We embrace commercial innovation and challenger technologies across all renewables fields. We are seeking developer partners who share this ambition, with pipelines of scale.
*Source: Allied Market Research
Delivering superior risk adjusted returns
Our roots are working with private capital and family offices and we take pride in our role as custodians of wealth for future generations. By combining strong social values alongside insight-driven, disciplined commercial practices, our investments aim to hit high levels of returns and ESG targets.
Susgen. Sus-Gen. Sustainable Generation of tomorrow’s energy and wealth.
Our Team
Philip Pels
Philip is our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for ensuring effective communication with shareholders, investors, management teams and other Susgen stakeholders. Philip founded PP Asset Management, which for over a decade funded and built the foundations of PP Assets Managements' renewable business that is now Susgen.
Philip has been a serial investor in sustainable energy since 2012. Investing mainly in large scale solar developers, but also making investments in geothermal and anaerobic digestion businesses. More broadly, Philip manages the UK part of a highly successful family real estate portfolio. His founding and business principles are closely aligned with his passion for helping others and supporting charities.
Outside the office Philip is a decent attacking midfielder and has a very busy private life with his wife and their five children.
Josh Kaplan
As CFO of Susgen, Josh focuses on investment portfolio management, deal analysis, transaction structuring and execution as well as the corporate and investment strategy of the business. With over 10 years of experience in private equity, M&A and Corporate Finance, Josh takes an active approach engaging and partnering with Susgen’s portfolio companies.
Having worked in the corporate and listed environment as well as within family office investment vehicles, Josh brings a wealth of experience in deal execution and management.
Josh has a BAccSc and HDipAcc from the University of the Witwatersrand and is a qualified Chartered Accountant (SA).
When he isn’t at his desk working, he is constantly seeking adventure anywhere involving the sea, sun or snow.
Stephen Scrimgeour
Stephen has over a decade of experience in private equity and real estate investment, with a specific focus on sustainability and early-stage enterprise development. Having previously worked with UHNW, multi-family and institutional investors, Stephen combines experience with a strong deal origination and asset and portfolio management skillset; these complement the partnership approach that Susgen takes with its platforms and shareholders.
Anna Hegarty
As our Head of Finance, Anna works closely with the management teams to deliver the finance, and reporting function as well as assisting with business plans, budgeting and strategic direction. Anna feels passionate about being able to focus her talents into businesses with a positive environmental impact.
With a degree in Accounting & Finance from Newcastle University and ACCA qualifications, Anna held a Senior Finance Analyst role at Allstate, responsible for the firm’s investment operations prior to joining PP Asset Management in 2019.
When she’s not working, Anna enjoys visiting her family in Ireland, travelling and catching up with friends. She did Irish dancing for 15 years and has been in several documentaries and short movies.
Enda Flavin
As a Financial Controller, Enda works to ensure the smooth running of the finance department at Susgen. Working closely with the team Enda produces monthly management accounts, reporting packs, prepares the statutory accounts, and helps oversee day-to-day transactions.
Before pursuing a career in finance and accountancy Enda began training as a teacher at St. Mary’s University College Belfast. Enda joined EY in 2016 where he achieved his ACA qualification, after which he joined Pearson PLC.
Enda enjoys watching movies, travelling, attending music gigs, and playing sport. His greatest passion is spoiling his dog Louis.
Mandi Blair
Mandi is responsible for ensuring accurate daily recordings of all financial transactions. She covers many aspects including bookkeeping, accounts reconciliation, VAT and month-end close.
She achieved her AAT qualification in 2019.
Mandi’s hobbies include growing vegetables, looking after her brood of chickens and living the good life!
Emma Kerslake
Emma is the personal assistant to Philip Pels and serves as the Office Coordinator. She excels in managing diverse administrative tasks and ensuring the smooth operation of the office. With a passion for tackling various challenges and fostering a collaborative work environment, Emma is dedicated to supporting the team and contributing to the company's success.
Isabel Rodgers
As our Marketing Executive, Isabel is responsible for the management and development of Susgen’s marketing, communications, and PR activities. Isabel works closely with the business to develop and grow the Susgen brand, in addition to providing marketing support to our development partners.
Before embarking on her career in marketing, Isabel gained an International Marketing MSc from the University of Surrey. Prior to joining Susgen, Isabel worked for our development partner Alcemi.
Outside of work Isabel enjoys reading through her backlog of books, playing games with friends, and the occasional run.
Simon James
Simon has over a decade of sustainability energy development experience, having raised investment and developed projects across the forestry, biomass, solar and storage industries. Simon works day to day with Susgen’s development partners on setting and delivering their strategic and growth priorities. Simon also leads Susgen’s new business origination and acquisition activity in our target markets. Simon has been 100% dedicated to fighting climate change ever since his CO2 epiphany in 2008.
Work with us
Susgen’s exciting journey is only just beginning. We look forward to sharing that journey with you…
An opportunity
- By 2050, £10 trillion of investment is required in sustainable energy projects
- By 2050, £3.5 trillion in investment is needed in solar projects
- Looking forward, wind and solar are forecast to reach 80% penetration in some geographies
- 80% of new plant is expected to be zero carbon