Highly experienced team with strong offshore energy pedigree

Toby assumed the role of Operations Director for the OEG Renewables Group (OEGR) after the acquisition of Manor Energy Group (MEG) in February 2022. With several companies now falling under the OEGR umbrella, Toby is tasked with identifying collaborative project opportunities within the renewables wind sector.

Before joining OEGR, Toby served as the COO and founding member of MEG in 2013 and led the company to become a prominent provider of offshore temporary power for the offshore wind market over a span of 10 years.

Toby is a holder of a Master Mariner certificate and served as the Master of the World’s inaugural Turbine Installation Vessel from 2003 to 2006.

Billy joined OEG Renewables (OEGR) in 2023 leading the business development, sales and tendering team as Development Director. With OEGR establishing itself as a key part of the energy transition and a leading company in the renewables sector, Billy is tasked with securing project opportunities for OEGR and nurturing stakeholder relationships.

Before joining OEGR, Billy held the position of Managing Director at Manor Renewable Energy (MRE). Throughout his career at MRE, Billy successfully secured significant temporary power project opportunities and contributed to the expansion of the company's global presence.

Billy has over 20 years of experience within the marine civils, ports and renewables sectors and is a valuable member of the OEGR leadership team.

Melanie serves as the Group Finance Director at OEG Renewables, where she plays a pivotal role in overseeing the finance functions and driving the growth of the renewables group.

With a background as a Chartered Accountant, Melanie brings a wealth of experience garnered from working within private equity-backed businesses and international group structures.

Ian joined OEG Renewables (OEGR) in the role of Topside Director in 2023, leading the commercial activities of the topside service division. With OEGR establishing itself as a key part of the energy transition and a leading company in the renewables sector, Ian is tasked with integrating, developing, and promoting our cohesive group service offering.

Before joining OEGR, Ian has been a prominent figure in the offshore industry for over 30 years alongside holding Master Mariner status. Ian established Specialist Marine Consultants (SMC), an OEG Renewables company, in 2006 and has driven the company towards its current position as a globally renowned provider of marine coordination services to the renewables, oil & gas, marine and utilities sectors.

Ian’s wealth of experience, accrued whilst holding a series of high-level managerial positions across a period of over three decades, has culminated in him becoming a leading marine and HSE consultant.

Further to his role as Managing Director at SMC, Ian maintains positions on the boards of the Marine Surveying Academy (part of the world-renowned International Institute of Marine Surveyors or 'IIMS'), and the Humberside Offshore Training Association (HOTA), in addition to delivering training courses as Global Lead Trainer of IMCA Accredited Vessel Inspectors (AVIs).

Leif Cooper is the Marine Director of OEG Renewables, responsible for the OEGR Fleet of 16 wind farm support vessels.

With a background as a vessel Master, Leif has been working in the offshore renewables sector since 2008 and joined MRE in 2018 as Operations Director. He has previously worked for E.on, RWE, Scottish Power Renewables, and SSE, providing offshore construction management for various scopes such as foundation, substation, and WTG installation. Based in OEGR's Portland office, Leif also oversees fleet maintenance and new vessel acquisition.

Bernhard has been involved in the offshore renewables sector since its inception, serving as a vessel manager for tugboats and jack-up barges since 2002. He was responsible for overseeing oil spill response and salvage teams along the German coast.

He then successfully managed large-scale projects in the oil & gas industry before founding and leading Opus Marine GmbH, a leading German Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) provider for the offshore wind industry.

Bernhard was appointed Europe Director for OEG Renewables after the acquisition of OPUS Marine GmBH in 2022.

Kevin joined OEG in 2022 and has extensive experience in submarine cable engineering and construction operations. His previous positions include Senior Operations Manager, Head of Commercial, and Country Manager for UK-based offshore wind companies.

Kevin holds a master’s degree in civil engineering from the National Taiwan University and has authored "The Integrated Plan of Taiwan’s Ports Development (2017~2021)" for the Ministry of Transportation & Communication (MOTC).

Currently, he serves as the Vice Chairperson for the Submarine Cable and Pipeline Affairs Committee in the Taiwan Wind Energy Association and as the Secretary General for the National Marine Engineering Association.