Origami, an independent energy data platform, has confirmed the appointment of two senior hires as it eyes an expansion into the battery energy storage systems (BESS) space.
The appointments include Mark Futyan as an independent non-executive director and Lewis Pulley as lead product strategy and vision. Futyan stepped down as CEO of renewables developer Anesco earlier this week.
Origami is eyeing a “transformative year for businesses leading the energy transition” with the firm hoping to capitalise on this growing interest in the renewables space.
More and more businesses, asset investors and managers are turning to agile digital solutions to support increased portfolio complexity, Origami said. The appointments aim to help maximise the reach of its technology, it added.
Futyan joins the Origami board as an independent non-executive Director, bringing with him a wealth of energy sector knowledge, including in the energy storage market, along with extensive capital raising and technology procurement and development expertise.
In his previous role as CEO of Anesco, he led the development, operation and optimisation of one of the largest UK energy storage portfolios.
“I’m delighted to join the board of Origami Energy as their first independent non-executive Director,” Futyan said.
“As the energy industry becomes increasingly decentralised and modular, and investment becomes more fragmented, Origami’s platform is uniquely positioned to create clarity from the complexity. I’m excited to help steer an organisation set to put data technology at the heart of a vital industry, accelerating the transition to a low carbon future.”
Lewis Pulley has also been appointed to lead product strategy and vision. He has a background in the renewables sector, with previous roles at Ecotricity and So Energy building out Energy-as-a-Service propositions.
“The tipping point has arrived, 2023 is the year where we will turn words into action in the digitalisation of the transition to net zero. It has been some time coming and Origami intends to be the global ‘operating system’ for grids the world over,” said Pulley.
“Our conversations with owners and investment funds are now laser-focused on building the functions they need to independently take control of their own fortunes, mobilising billions in capital, maximising ROI operationally and ensuring the highest asset value within a quickly evolving sector, which is the gateway to solving the climate crisis.”
