Harry Thomson

Harry has an engineering background, working on a variety of projects within Shetland. He has worked on the ORION project since May 2021, joining Shetland Islands Council’s Future Energy Team. Their task is to identify pathways for Shetland to switch from dependency on fossil fuels towards cleaner forms of energy use. Harry is focused on issues surrounding electrification and affordable energy, along with port and quayside infrastructure.

Ferhat Acuner

Ferhat Acuner was born on 12.12.1966 in Istanbul. Mr. Acuner holds a bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering from the Istanbul Technical University.

He started his career in 1987, with 33 years of engineering experience today Mr. Acuner has been the General Manager of Navtek Naval Technologies INC., since 1999.

Before joining Navtek Naval Technologies, he served in the management and project developments of distinguished companies in Shipbuilding, Naval Design, Ship Operations, and Ship repair.

ACEF 2022 Deep Dive Workshop: The Future of Ocean Energy and Hydrogen - Just Transition to a Safer World

Our Ocean has enough energy to power our civilization. However, Ocean energy has been slow to be adopted due to technology costs, subsidization of fossil fuels, and a general lack of awareness of the ocean environment. For too long, the Ocean has been a dumping ground from which we extract what we can.

Belinda Bramley

A passionate environmentalist with an interest in nature-based solutions, Belinda has worked in the not-for-profit sphere for over 20 years, serving as Head of Impact for Nekton Foundation, CFO for Earthwatch Europe and CFO for the Global Canopy Programme. She is a chartered accountant and avid researcher with an adaptable skillset including partnership, systems and programme development.

Belinda is the interim COO at Ethex and will be acting as Westmill Solar’s interim company secretary whilst Sarah Flood is on maternity leave.