Who We Are

At NovAzure, we are advisors and fundraisers specialised in Net Zero transition. But we’re more than advisors; we’re architects of change. We are a passionate team of individuals forming a unique blend of talents. We take pride in building long-term, trusted relationships with our partners and clients, often becoming an integral extension of their teams. Beyond our skills and dedication, we offer innovative thought leadership to co-create a successful business future, leveraging the abundant Net Zero business opportunities.

What We Believe

Through our dedicated efforts, we aim to catalyse transformative change and empower visionary leaders to make Net Zero a reality before it’s too late. Together, we can create a world where sustainability is not just a goal, but a way of life.

Our Pledge To The Net Zero Commitment

NovAzure has pledged to the Pledge To Net Zero, joining over 11,000 SMEs in the UN-backed global campaign Race to Net Zero.

By signing this pledge, we commit to halve our emissions by 2030 and become Net Zero by 2050.

With the pledge, we will be tracking our emissions & providing one Net Zero thought leadership every year.

Meet Our Team

Christopher Gruen

Chris is a visionary Co-Managing Director at NovAzure, leveraging 17 years of invaluable experience gained at Shell to pioneer sustainable innovation. Renowned for his adeptness in complex business analysis. Chris champions collaborative ecosystems, driving impactful change in the energy and mobility sectors, driven by a sincere commitment to sustainability.

Christopher Gruen
Managing Director London, UK

Chris is a visionary Co-Managing Director at NovAzure, leveraging 17 years of invaluable experience gained at Shell to pioneer sustainable innovation. Renowned for his adeptness in complex business analysis. Chris champions collaborative ecosystems, driving impactful change in the energy and mobility sectors, driven by a sincere commitment to sustainability.

Jean-Jacques Jouanna

As a Co-founder of NovAzure, Jean-Jacques brings 24 years of deep industry expertise across consulting, including 15 years in the energy market. With pivotal roles at Accenture and Shell, he drives strategic planning, change management and innovation. Jean-Jacques leads NovAzure in empowering startups and accelerating corporate innovation towards a sustainable future.

Jean-Jacques Jouanna
Managing Director London, UK

As a Co-founder of NovAzure, Jean-Jacques brings 24 years of deep industry expertise across consulting, including 15 years in the energy market. With pivotal roles at Accenture and Shell, he drives strategic planning, change management and innovation. Jean-Jacques leads NovAzure in empowering startups and accelerating corporate innovation towards a sustainable future.

Woon-Hui Oh

Woon-Hui, Partner at NovAzure, draws from over 17 years of personal journey and expertise in transforming businesses within the Oil & Gas industry. With a deep sense of purpose and a belief in the power of collaboration, she leads with authenticity, inspiring others to join her in shaping NovAzure's transformative future.

Woon-Hui Oh
Partner London, UK

Woon-Hui, Partner at NovAzure, draws from over 17 years of personal journey and expertise in transforming businesses within the Oil & Gas industry. With a deep sense of purpose and a belief in the power of collaboration, she leads with authenticity, inspiring others to join her in shaping NovAzure's transformative future.

Philip Cholerton

Philip is a seasoned strategic marketer with over 25 years of experience in the oil and energy retail, industrial, and SaaS platform sectors. His expertise lies in transforming innovative concepts into thriving commercial ventures, driving progress towards a sustainable future.

Philip is a seasoned strategic marketer with over 25 years of experience in the oil and energy retail, industrial, and SaaS platform sectors. His expertise lies in transforming innovative concepts into thriving commercial ventures, driving progress towards a sustainable future.

Andrew Aldridge

Andrew, a partner with 20 years' experience in private equity and project financing, leads strategic advisory and financial structuring for early-stage cleantech ventures at NovAzure. His journey from traditional investments to renewable solutions reflects his unwavering dedication to changing the way businesses are lead and delivered.

Andrew Aldridge
Partner Edinburgh, UK

Andrew, a partner with 20 years' experience in private equity and project financing, leads strategic advisory and financial structuring for early-stage cleantech ventures at NovAzure. His journey from traditional investments to renewable solutions reflects his unwavering dedication to changing the way businesses are lead and delivered.

Lama Hayek

Lama Hayek has a background in luxury retail spanning 26 years. A designer with decades of business acumen having held roles at legacy brands such as Chanel, Ralph & Russo, Selfridges and Mary Katrantzou, her expertise spans across the value chain from strategy to merchandising and design through production. With latest roles building retail and business development. As Associate Partner, she pioneers industry sustainability initiatives across all marketing functions to drive NovAzure brand awareness & communications.

Lama Hayek
Associate Partner London, UK

Lama Hayek has a background in luxury retail spanning 26 years. A designer with decades of business acumen having held roles at legacy brands such as Chanel, Ralph & Russo, Selfridges and Mary Katrantzou, her expertise spans across the value chain from strategy to merchandising and design through production. With latest roles building retail and business development. As Associate Partner, she pioneers industry sustainability initiatives across all marketing functions to drive NovAzure brand awareness & communications.

Carsten Schmidt

Subject Matter Expert with an engineering and commercial background. Senior executive with over 20 years of experience in the automotive and energy sectors with a strong focus on electrification

Carsten Schmidt
Associate Partner Germany

Subject Matter Expert with an engineering and commercial background. Senior executive with over 20 years of experience in the automotive and energy sectors with a strong focus on electrification

Aude Grasset

Both a bilingual Sustainability Consultant and a respected lecturer at Université Paris Dauphine - PSL (London campus), Aude brings together personal passion and professional expertise to develop NovAzure's NetZero+ Training and guide companies towards sustainable success. Her genuine commitment to a greener future inspires others towards sustainability.

Aude Grasset
Associate Partner UK

Both a bilingual Sustainability Consultant and a respected lecturer at Université Paris Dauphine - PSL (London campus), Aude brings together personal passion and professional expertise to develop NovAzure's NetZero+ Training and guide companies towards sustainable success. Her genuine commitment to a greener future inspires others towards sustainability.

John Henry Looney

John Henry has been a Sustainability Management Consultant for over 32 years (Financial, Environmental and Social Metrics) focused on helping organisations improve performance.

John Henry Looney
Associate Partner UK

John Henry has been a Sustainability Management Consultant for over 32 years (Financial, Environmental and Social Metrics) focused on helping organisations improve performance.

Guy Ranawake

Guy has a 20-year + track record as a financial professional, including roles as a fund manager, chief financial officer, corporate/project finance advisor and chartered accountant with a particular focus on the energy transition.

Guy Ranawake
Associate Partner London, UK

Guy has a 20-year + track record as a financial professional, including roles as a fund manager, chief financial officer, corporate/project finance advisor and chartered accountant with a particular focus on the energy transition.

Talitha J. Utami

Talitha has a background in civil and industrial engineering with market research experience in the Cleantech sector.

Talitha J. Utami
Business Analyst Italy

Talitha has a background in civil and industrial engineering with market research experience in the Cleantech sector.

Neil Williams

Dr Williams works in the smart and digital transformation of energy: leading the invention, deployment and optimisation of innovation within demand, supply, distribution & transmission.

Neil Williams
Associate Partner Sweden & UK

Dr Williams works in the smart and digital transformation of energy: leading the invention, deployment and optimisation of innovation within demand, supply, distribution & transmission.

Richard Holdsworth

Richard is an experienced marketeer, innovator and product strategist. At Shell, he led the creation of a number of new digital services as well as pioneering a new approach to working with start-ups to drive innovation through an open ecosystem approach.

Richard Holdsworth
Associate Partner UK

Richard is an experienced marketeer, innovator and product strategist. At Shell, he led the creation of a number of new digital services as well as pioneering a new approach to working with start-ups to drive innovation through an open ecosystem approach.

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