Meet Our Team
John Bell
Managing DirectorA seasoned entrepreneur who previously built a unique world first global project management and well engineering company to the oil and gas industry, with contract values to £2bn plus. Chairman and major shareholder of a listed oil and gas company. Proven skills in leadership, project management and contractual negotiations, procurement and logistics, John is very committed to this environmental project and has invested £1.5m in the business so far.
Osanan Barros
DirectorA highly accomplished professional with extensive experience in international markets and a comprehensive understanding of dealing with diverse economic and cultural environments. Osanan's background is Management, Risk Management and Finance and his expertise extends to consulting services in the energy, commodities, and mining sectors.
Chris Farmer
Project ManagerA qualified Chartered Surveyor, specialising in minerals, waste and environmental management. Chris has worked in the mineral extraction and waste management sectors for 25 years, involved in a wide range of disciplines including quarry and landfill site development. Since 2011, Chris has run his own waste brokerage and consultancy business, achieving sales over £40M.
Nicholas Dimmock
Head of Investor RelationsInvolved in the environmental sector since 2007, with over 50 environmental projects from municipal solid waste composting in India, to 1500 MW hydroelectric projects in Ecuador and the pre-construction development of over 260MW of solar sites in Mexico.
Helen Passfield
Head of FinanceRenewable energy asset management positions within major developers and fund managers from 2010. A founder member in several energy businesses and instrumental in their expansion and financing. Helen’s specialisation is wind, solar and BESS construction and asset management, she has worked on projects globally.
Paul Vousden
Corporate CommunicationExperienced and successful senior executive. A seasoned entrepreneur who built his own PR and marketing company from zero to a million-pound fee business; followed by an interim career in large public and private sector organizations.
He has worked with many early-stage companies on strategic planning, market positioning and raising investment.
Alexandra Ellison
Head of Client ServicesAlex has been involved in the Financial sector since 1993 and brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the company. She started her career at Deloitte and, more recently, spent 10 years with Morgan Stanley’s Research Team in Canary Wharf.
Amanda Jack
Investor RelationsAmanda has recently joined GreenMine as part of the Investor Relations team. She is delighted to be working with such a great team on these exciting, innovative projects. Prior to this she worked at CIBC for 17 years with the Investment Banking team and the Equities desk. She was responsible for their international roadshows and client events. Client relationships have been a main part of her previous roles, and it is something which she enjoys.
Jane Maher
Public RelationsAn experienced, strategic PR and marketing professional with more than 20 years under her belt. Latterly, she has held several key senior roles including PR director, regional director and managing director of a satellite site at a fully integrated marketing agency.
She has worked across a variety of sectors including energy and renewables.
Colm Macqueen
Grants, Subsidies & CreditsColm has extensive experience of green and environmental inventions through his work as a multilingual translation professional specializing in intellectual property (IP) and marketing since 2015. He is a Qualified Member of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting and provides language services both as a freelancer and agency owner. His background spans various countries and industries including recycling, finance, tourism, education, telecommunications and software. Colm is a keen supporter of initiatives and innovation for sustainable development. He is delighted to contribute to the GreenMine team by strengthening its fundraising efforts.
Aleem Aftab
IT & InfrastructureAleem has a been working in the IT & Telecommunication Industry for the past 8 years. Aleem brings in his experience of working in an Internet Service Provider. He has also worked with major global brands and manufacturers in the Telecommunication Industry. Aleem looks after IT and Infrastructure at with added responsibilities.