With more than 25 years’ experience in the renewable energy sector, Neil joined InstaVolt in 2022 as International Development Director.
As International Development Director, Neil will spearhead the company’s growth into European markets including Portugal, Spain and Iceland, as well as progressing its move into Ireland in early 2023.
Prior to his appointment at InstaVolt, Neil was at multinational energy firm, SSE, and during his 23 years with the company held positions including National Development Director and Managing Director of Telecoms and Utility Solutions. Neil held director roles in operations and technical services at energy efficiency firm, Anesco, before founding his own energy consultancy.
Arna Grímsdóttir holds a Cand.Jur degree from the University of Iceland and is a certified District Court Attorney. She joined HS Orka as Excecutive Vice President of Legal Affairs in January 2021. Prior to that Grímsdóttir was the Chief Legal Officer for over a decade at Reitir fasteignafélag hf., the largest commercial real estate company in Iceland and listed on the Nasdaq OMX Iceland Exchange. She has served on the boards of various companies and organizations, including as President of UN Women Iceland (2017-2023). She was the first woman to hold the role of Vice President of the board of Valur Soccer Club (2013-2015), one of Iceland’s largest sports clubs. She is one of the founding members of the Association of Corporate Lawyers and served on its board (2016-2020) and she was the chairman of the board of Akta funds hf. (2015-2020).
