Tech. New Energy - Appointment of Chief Executive Officer

Technologies New Energy

27/06/2025 07:00

RNS Number : 6572O

Technologies New Energy PLC

27 June 2025

 

27 June 2025

Technologies New Energy plc
 ("TNE" or the "Company")

Appointment of Chief Executive Officer

 

Technologies New Energy plc (LSE: TNE), the energy transition company focused on developing clean energy projects to drive industrial decarbonisation for clients with international business operations, announces the appointment of Julio Perez as Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), with immediate effect from 27 June 2025, following a recommendation by the nomination committee of the Company's board of directors ("Board"; "Directors"; "Nomination Committee"), and approval by the Board.

 

Julio has over 15 years of experience as a global investment professional, with a particular focus on the clean and renewable energy sectors. He has direct, hands-on expertise in the origination, development, acquisition and management of renewable energy projects, covering all stages from initial conception and structuring through construction to long-term operations.

 

He has worked in investment banking at HSBC in London, before moving into senior advisory roles within the clean and renewable energy sectors. Julio has been involved in projects totalling over 900 megawatts of solar and 350 megawatts of wind capacity. His key clients have included corporates, publicly listed companies, and investment funds, advising on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and power purchase agreements.

 

Through this work, Julio has developed strong relationships with leading lenders, asset owners and investors across the global renewable energy sector. Prior to joining TNE, he was with Codex Capital Partners Limited, where he was responsible for originating, structuring, and executing investment opportunities within the energy transition sector.

 

The Nomination Committee has confirmed that Julio Perez:

·    Has prior experience as a board member of a publicly listed company on the London Stock Exchange and a strong understanding of corporate governance and compliance obligations in a listed environment;

 

·    Demonstrated exceptional alignment with the Company's values and possesses a proven leadership track record in the renewable energy and energy transition sectors, supporting TNE's immediate growth objectives;

 

·    Previously served as a Director from its inception on 11 October 2021 until 30 April 2025. During this period, he founded the Company, led its initial public offering ("IPO") as a Special Purpose Acquisition Company ("SPAC"), originated and completed the acquisition of Technologies New Energy S.A., and oversaw the Company's successful readmission to the main market for listed securities of London Stock Exchange plc (the "London Stock Exchange"); and

 

·    Has continued to support TNE in the role of a management consultant since stepping down from the Board and has remained closely involved with the Company's operations and strategy.

 

The Nomination Committee considers Julio's combination of historical leadership and continued advisory support to be uniquely valuable and well-suited to the Company's current strategic direction. The Nomination Committee is satisfied that the appointment is aligned with TNE's long-term objectives.

 

José Meneses, who previously held the role of Chief Executive Officer, will remain with the Company as Executive Chairman and Director.

 

Additional information

Julio Isaac Perez has not held any directorships of any company (other than the Company and its subsidiaries) or partnerships within the last five years, except as set forth as follows:

Current
Past
Foxyland (Luz) Limited
 (England & Wales)
12287921 Limited (formerly Alpine Capital Group Ltd)
 (England & Wales)
Alpine Energy Group Ltd
 (England & Wales)
Bristtolle Management Company Inc Ltd
 (England & Wales)
Drucker Development Ltd
 (England & Wales)
New World Energy Group Limited (England & Wales)
OHL Solar Limited
 (England & Wales)
SPV 12290808 Limited (formerly Winthorpe Capital UK Limited)
 (England & Wales)
Solar One Capital Ltd
 (England & Wales)
Vanguard Equity Investments Ltd (England & Wales)
Vertex Management Partners Ltd (England & Wales)

 

This announcement includes the information required by the UK Listing Rules 6.4.6 to 6.4.8, and there is no information to report under UK Listing Rule 6.4.8R (2) - (6) inclusive in relation to Julio Perez.

 

As at the date of this announcement, neither Julio Perez nor any of his persons closely associated (for the purposes of purposes of Regulation (596/2014), which is part of UK law by virtue of the Market Abuse (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/310)) directly or indirectly hold or are beneficially interested in any ordinary shares of nominal value £0.10 each in the capital of the Company ("Ordinary Shares") or warrants exercisable into Ordinary Shares.

 

As a result of the appointment, the composition of the committees of the Board shall be as follows:

 

Committee
Chair
Other members
Audit and Risk.......
Salvador Insua Amico
Kate Joan Osborne
 Julio Perez
Disclosure..............
Julio Perez
José Meneses da Silva Moura Ricardo Guimarães Da Costa Eiras
Remuneration........
Kate Joan Osborne
Salvador Insua Amico
Nomination............
Salvador Insua Amico
Kate Joan Osborne
 José Meneses da Silva Moura

Commentary

 

José Meneses, Executive Chairman of Technologies New Energy plc, said:

 

"I am delighted to welcome Julio Perez back to the Board as Chief Executive Officer. Julio was pivotal in our early success, having founded Codex Acquisitions plc and led its IPO as a SPAC. Through that platform, he originated and executed the acquisition of Technologies New Energy S.A., enabling our successful listing on the main market for listed securities of the London Stock Exchange. His deep industry experience, strategic vision and commitment to our mission make him exceptionally well-suited to lead the Company through its next stage of growth. I look forward to continuing to work closely with him in my role as Executive Chairman."

 

José Meneses, outgoing CEO, added:

 

"It has been a privilege to lead Technologies New Energy as CEO during a transformative period for the business. I am proud of what we've built and the progress we've made. Julio's return marks a natural and exciting next chapter for TNE. He brings an unmatched understanding of our business, having led the acquisition that formed the Company as it is today. I am confident he will provide the leadership needed to accelerate our growth, and I look forward to supporting him in my ongoing role on the Board."

 

Julio Perez, incoming Chief Executive Officer, commented:

 

"I am honoured to return to Technologies New Energy as CEO at such an exciting time in the Company's journey. Having founded Codex Acquisitions plc and led the acquisition of Technologies New Energy S.A., it is deeply rewarding to rejoin the team and contribute once again to the Company's growth and mission. TNE has a strong platform, a clear strategic direction and a purpose-driven culture. Our immediate priority is to advance our biorefinery portfolio into the operational phase, enabling us to deliver our first volumes of sustainable fuels to clients. I look forward to working with the Board, our talented management team and our stakeholders to realise this vision and create long-term value within the energy transition sector."

 

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Enquiries:

Technologies New Energy plcJosé Meneses
info@tneplc.com
 +351 915 126 782
Burson Buchanan
Chris Lane, Simon Compton, Abigail Gilchrist
+44 (0)20 7466 5000
TNE@buchanancomms.co.uk

 

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