Our Team
SaveEnergy is led by an experienced team of local people.
Michael Beaven, Director
Michael is interested in new solutions for challenging problems and passionate about social justice. With over 25 years’ experience within the voluntary and public sectors Michael brings expertise in business planning and finance management, is a licensed Community Shares Practitioner, and has secured seed corn investment and funding for social enterprises. He has an excellent track record of helping voluntary sector organisations secure contract and grant funding as well as developing innovative fundraising strategies and appeals. Michael is a founder and director of Our Community Enterprise and a volunteer director of MaidEnergy.
Paul Conacher, Director
Paul is currently working with local charities, sustainability organisations and small businesses to help them go to market: To build bigger, present better, and have more influence locally and nationally. Paul’s background is as an experienced business leader & technology channel consultant with sound business insights & research skills. Paul previously had senior level manager in multinationals and SMB.
Paul has a depth of experience in corporate leadership, strategy building, and business innovation, with particular expertise in growing revenues & managing change to accelerate growth. This is balanced with practiced business skills & commercial judgement, with strong elements of channel & account management, business development, marketing & sales leadership.
Kit Evans, Society Secretary & General Manager
Kit served as Managing Director of a subsidiary of the University of Oxford, responsible for every aspect of the management and performance of a company turning over more than £2m per annum and employing 20 staff. Since then, he has moved into the community sector, working to revitalise Braywick Heath Nursery and then joining SaveEnergy in the spring of 2024. He has completed the NEA Level 3 Energy Awareness qualification, the industry standard for Energy Advisors, and is currently qualifying as a Domestic Energy Assessor, the role that creates Energy Performance Certificates. His skills include:
Team working and leadership; Excellent communication and influencing skills: Strong programme and project management skills; and good strategy and business understanding.
Meet the SaveEnergy Team & Advisors
SaveEnergy is also supported by our team & advisors:
Sally Todd, Customer Engagement Manager
Sally Todd is a highly skilled Business Support Manager, used to providing tailored administrative and strategic support to small businesses. With a diverse professional background developed over 30 years, she has honed a broad set of expertise, including project management, business planning, client services and customer engagement. Being able to provide valuable insights into effective systems and processes, ensuring smooth workflow and enhanced productivity for businesses, results in a smooth and friendly customer journey.
Community Energy Advisor Lead
To be filled
Maria Evans, Co-Opted Advisor
Maria is a charity consultant with over 25 years’ experience in the public and charitable sectors, supporting a wide range of organisations with business planning, strategy, fundraising and community consultation. A skilled networker focused on collaboration, Maria brings people together to enable positive change and campaigns on local and national issues. Maria is a consultant at Our Community Enterprise and project development manager for the Climate Partnership CIC. She co-founded the local Climate Emergency Coalition, an alliance of local environmental groups, and is a trustee of Wild Maidenhead.