OUR Team

Araminta Edmondson-Bennett

Global CEO

Araminta is a seasoned leader adept at building and managing businesses in both public and private sectors, with a track record of award-winning success in the Middle East and Europe. Specializing in business development and quality practices, she champions net zero solutions with transparency and cultural sensitivity. she spearheads innovation, development, recruitment, and PR efforts, shaping a sustainable future with passion and organisation.

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Antony Edmondson-Bennett

Global CTO Founder

With a background spanning global energy and a decade in the military, Antony founded R-2Energy.

Having traversed the energy sector across the globe, Antony discovered an abundance of resources: vehicles and humans. This realization sparked the vision for a sustainable future, focusing on harnessing the untapped energy potential of cars and human movement. After years of research and drawing from over a decade of experience in energy, including a military career. Antony Founded R-2Energy and launched the R-2Wolf. A groundbreaking Road-based energy harvesting system—the first of its kind.

This innovative compression-based system captures energy from various sources, including vehicles and pedestrian movement, transforming every action into sustainable power. With a deep understanding of global energy challenges and a forward-thinking approach, Antony is driving the creation of a new, eco-friendly future.

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Ollie Morrissey

Director (Australia)

Oliver Morrissey is the owner and founder of the business, Utillix Pty Ltd and the innovator behind the “Subsurface Utilities and Infrastructure Mapping Application” concept.

Oliver has a background in the civil construction industry, which has spanned over 30 years. The last 11 years, he has been working as a Director with Utillix and UtillixAR. Recently Oliver has exited both Utillix and UtillixAR however he is still involved as an advisor.

Oliver now joins the R-2energy team. He will use his experience and network which have grown over the years to make R-2Energy successful in the Australasian market.

As a Sydney based Director, Oliver will remain close to the industry, its trends, its technologies and its ever-changing customer requirements. Innovation is central to a successful business model and the calling card of a professional entrepreneur.

He understands that superior outcomes are a direct result of a smoothly operated team, internally and externally. Therefore Oliver partners with the right team to take the concept to market.

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Sash Rana ACA

Global CFO

Qualified Chartered accountant (trained at KPMG) with a background in the consulting environment focused on building robust finance functions to support growing businesses.  Implemented controls, processes and procedures to ensure efficient and accurate management of the business.  Worked in entrepreneurial businesses with responsibility for all operational and infrastructure covering Finance, M&A, HR, IT, FCA regulatory requirements, eMoney/Authorised Payment Institution licencing and Legal.

Worked in the card payment space for the last 7 years focused on corporate strategy, financial management and operational excellence.

Previous roles:

  • Managing Director – Accenture Strategy (consulting division of Accenture)
  • Finance & Operations Director – PureApps Ltd (the sold to Accenture)
  • Director – PwC
  • Finance, HR & Operations Director – Paragon Consulting Ltd (then sold to PwC)
  • Senior Manager - KPMG
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Neil Heritage

Strategic Director UK & Europe

Neil is a veteran and the visionary of a successful military charity. With a strong background in military service, Neil has not only earned numerous awards for his dedication and bravery but also demonstrated exceptional business acumen. His transition from the military to the civilian world showcases his resilience and adaptability. Neil’s ability to combine his military discipline with strategic business thinking has set him apart as a leader. His commitment to excellence and passion for helping others continues to drive his work, making him a respected figure in both the veteran and charitable communities.

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Andrew Edmondson

VP / Operations Director

Andrew has in excess of thirty year’s experience in the energy and renewable sector, globally working in the Middle and Far East, Americas, Europe and the UK.

Andrew has worked predominantly in Senior Leadership roles with a proven history of expertise in managing multi-million high profile projects internationally, with strong inter- personal skills to motivate and inspire the team with a clear vision of the organizational needs leading others toward achieving their goals.

As the VP of an energy company In the Middle East Andrew excels in building a culture of transparency, truth and quantifiable data where a cohesive team can develop and come together to create an innovative and motivated work environment where service is continually evolving and developing. identifying cultural and environmental impact on projects and ensuring these constraints do not negatively impact the process.

Andrew has many years’ experience ‘trouble shooting’ to unpick the problems of running projects, manufacturing and construction to establish the difficulties, problems and obstacles re-aligning and brining resolutions. 

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Ross Edwards

Logistics Director UK & Europe

Ross Edwards is a dynamic problem solver and innovative thinker, boasting leadership expertise in logistics and operations management. With a military background, his execution is unparalleled, and he harbours a fervent passion for cultivating a sustainable future.

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Colin Maltby

Global Legal Counsel

We are thrilled to announce the collaboration between R-2ENERGY and Colin, a highly experienced lawyer and banker with over 25 years of expertise in both the legal and financial sectors. Colin qualified with Theodore Goddard and is the esteemed Founder of MCA, along with his previous ventures including First Sentinel Advisory and ON DEMAND LAWYERS LIMITED. His extensive experience also includes in-house roles at prestigious institutions such as Coutts & Co. and UBS.

Colin Maltby brings a wealth of knowledge in international investment structuring, corporate/commercial law, and corporate finance, particularly within the spheres of family offices, SMEs, and listed companies.

As a corporate lawyer, his collaboration with R-2ENERGY will undoubtedly strengthen our capabilities and broaden our horizons as we continue to innovate and grow.

We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work alongside Colin and Maltby Capital Advisory, and we are excited for the future of our partnership.

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Charlene Atterby

Sustainability Coordinator Intern UK & Europe

Charlene Atterby is our new Sustainable Innovation Coordinator! Charlene brings a wealth of expertise and passion for sustainability to our team, and we're excited to have her on board.

As our new Sustainable Innovation Coordinator, Charlene will be working closely with our team to develop and implement innovative solutions that promote sustainability and reduce our environmental footprint. Charlene is well-equipped to help us drive positive change and make a meaningful impact on the environment.

We're looking forward to having Charlene's fresh perspective and creative ideas as we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in sustainable innovation.

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David Arnold

Global Media Manager

David is a seasoned industry professional with over 30 years of experience in the dynamic world of media. As a skilled sound recordist, editor, producer, and media manager, he has made a significant impact on a wide range of projects, from high-octane Netflix feature films like “Six Underground” to live news broadcasts and exclusive interviews with world leaders and celebrities. David has a remarkable ability to capture pristine audio on film sets, ensuring crystal-clear sound for diverse productions. Whether it’s a heart-pounding action scene or an intimate dialogue, David’s expertise ensures that every project runs smoothly, with meticulous file organisation, optimised workflows, and efficient asset management.

David now brings his extensive industry knowledge and experience to R-2 Energy, where he is excited to drive the company’s global growth. With a deep passion for shaping the media landscape, he is poised to make a significant impact, leveraging media to connect audiences with meaningful and engaging content.

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Catherine Peters

HR & Communications

With over 20 years of experience in the construction and education sectors, Catherine Peters brings a unique blend of expertise in transforming and educating businesses on sustainable and innovative energy solutions. Her deep understanding of the challenges companies face in managing energy costs drives her passion for helping businesses navigate and implement effective strategies. In her role, Catherine utilizes her skills to foster growth and sustainability, ensuring that R-2Energy stay ahead in today’s evolving energy landscape.

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André Bamforth

Website Developer

André is a national award winning designer with a wealth of experience within the design industry. His 32 year career began at Dorling Kindersley in London where worked on designing books for many high profile clients including Dr Miriam Stoppard and Mary Berry. From there he moved to an Oxford based design agency, Gecko, working with educational market leader, Heinemann and the NHS.

A strategically led designer, he produces innovative websites for a variety of organisations balancing aesthetics with functionality. His relationship with the NHS continues to this day having produced many key marketing campaigns for the NHS both locally and nationally. He also has a close working relationship with both North and North East Lincolnshire Council.

He now runs his own company Edge Interactive Ltd. Edge are a website and design agency offering a comprehensive, cost effective solution to all your marketing requirements.

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