Leadership Team

Paul joined WSE in February 2022. Paul has more than 25 years of executive leadership experience in large publicly listed companies, government owned enterprises and emerging pre-IPO businesses in the communications, technology and energy sectors in Australia and the USA.

John is a co-founder of WSE. John has more than 25 years experience in investment banking and financial services. He has worked in Treasury & Commodities and corporate advisory for leading global investment banks working from financial centres that include New York, London, Singapore, Sydney, and Melbourne.

Emily recently joined WSE. Emily’s professional experience includes more than 12 years experience in investment banking providing corporate advisory services. Emily has extensive experience developing commercial relationships between Australia and Taiwan which includes identifying and expanding into new markets. This has been recognised by both Federal and State Governments where Emily has received numerous awards.

Scott joined WSE in 2016. Scott is a naval architect and has been involved in the design, development, and operation of marine renewable technologies in Australia, Europe and the USA for more than 20 years.

Tom joined WSE in 2016. Tom has been involved in the development, construction, deployment, operation and decommissioning of marine renewable technologies for more than 10 years. Tom has extensive experience in the building and construction industry in Australia, UAE, and the UK.

Tom is a co-founder of WSE. He has extensive experience and is a recognised leader in the wave energy sector. Tom has served as the Australian Government’s representative on the International Energy Agency’s Ocean Energy Systems Executive Committee, as well as on the Global Roundtable on Climate Change, an initiative of the Special Adviser to the Secretary General of the United Nations.

As a consequence of the priority for international expansion, WSE recently established a global advisory board. Dr Ray Alcorn has been appointed as the first member of the board. Dr Alcorn resides in Kinsale, Ireland and has extensive commercial and technical experience in renewable energy projects around the world, with a specific interest in wave energy projects.