Energy Matters Key Staff

 

Management/Board

 

 

George Pappas

George Pappas
Chairman of the Board

George is a Senior Advisor of The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) having retired as a Senior Vice President in June 2002. His commercial experience has been developed over 30 years from strategy consulting work for the largest companies in the United States, Japan, Asia and Australia. George is the Chairman of the Committee for Melbourne, Chancellor of Victoria University, a Director of the Western Bulldogs Football Club (since 2001), and Commodore of the Point Leo Boat Club.

 

 
Jeremy Rich

Jeremy Rich
Co-founder & CEO

Jeremy Rich holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Information Systems - Major in Actuarial Studies and his strengths are financial mathematics, corporate finance and information systems. In 2010 he was announced a nominee for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Jeremy is actively involved in all facets of the business, from sales and marketing to supply chain. He is the face of the business and has become a charismatic and outspoken voice of the solar industry.

 

 
Max Sylvester

Max Sylvester 
Co-founder & General Manager - Innovations

Max has a Bachelor of Information Systems and a Bachelor of Science (Mathematics - Operations Research). He is the guru behind the company’s website, which sees 220,000 visitors a month and is consistently at the top of search engines for solar industry related topics. As General Manager of Innovation, Max oversees the product and web development teams which keep Energy Matters at the forefront of renewable energy technology and online systems. 

 

 
Nick Brass

Nick Brass
Co-founder General Manager - Retail Sales

Nick began his working life as an entrepreneur passionate about providing sustainable solutions to Australians and has worked for Sustainability Victoria and CoolNRG in the US. Nick drives a sales focus, providing product knowledge and inspiration to Energy Matters' national service centre based in Melbourne as well as sales staff in branches throughout Australia. Nick also manages the Marketing team.

 

 
James Walker

James Walker
Co-founder & General Manager - Commercial Sales

James is qualified in industrial instrumentation and renewable energy and has been designing, selling and installing solar, wind and micro hydro systems for over ten years. James manages Energy Matters’ sister company Apollo Energy, which sells wholesale and retail solar and wind power components. James also oversees Energy Matters’ Medium Scale Projects team, which has completed major commercial and residential installations.

 

 
Phillip Brass

Philip Brass
Board Member and Business Consultant

A General Manager at the age of 25, Philip Brass has held many executive positions. He was appointed to the Board of Pacific Dunlop at the age of 33, the youngest Director in the company’s history. With vast experience across multiple industry sectors, Mr Brass provides valuable business insights, strategic advice and direction to the executive team at Energy Matters and sits on the board of directors.

  

 
David Hershan

David Hershan 
General Manager - Strategic Projects 

David holds a Bachelor of Law (Hons) and a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) and has completed the Centre for Sustainability Leadership 2010 Fellowship Program. David brings his experience in business strategy, finance, and commercial law to Energy Matters driving projects such as Australia’s first roof leasing scheme to ensure Energy Matters maintains its competitive edge.

 

 
Narelle Kossatz

Narelle Kossatz
General Manager - Compliance

With international experience in construction law and a passion for sustainability, Narelle manages the OH&S, Legal and Human Resources departments at Energy Matters. Her strength at identifying risks in commercial transactions and business processes, and providing commercial and practical solutions, ensures Energy Matters stays ahead of the pack in an industry which is legislation driven and often at the whim of government agenda.  

  

 

The Team

 

Energy Matters Victoria Team
Energy Matters Victoria Office Team

 

Energy Matters South Australia Team
Energy Matters South Australia Office Team

 

Energy Matters Tasmania Team
Energy Matters Tasmania Office Team - View Branch Details

 

Energy Matters Queensland Team
Energy Matters Queensland Office Team - View Branch Details

 

Noelene Arnup - Solar Power Consultant - Albury/Wodonga
Noelene Arnup - Solar Power Consultant - Albury/Wodonga

 

We enjoy and take pride in what we do, and as one of the industry leaders, it shows. Everyone at Energy Matters, from engineers to sales professionals, is passionate about creating access to efficient, affordable, clean energy. With a large network of renewable energy experts, Energy Matters' employees are the key to our success in providing the industry's best products and service. Our experienced teams possess the know- how to bring a wide range of projects to fruition.