Meet the Team

Our team has significant experience in sustainability, PV manufacture, building design, and construction, providing unrivalled support to architects, specifiers and supply chain partners at every stage of a project. We are constantly re-imagining our products and leading the way in solar innovation.

Daniel Pillai
Daniel PillaiChairman
Daniel had a long career in the steel industry, which motivated him to do something about the industry’s approach to carbon emissions.
His work led him to co-fund BIPVco with a vision to turn every building into a solar power station to positively impact the climate crisis and the UK’s energy needs.
Gordon Butler
Gordon ButlerChief Technical Officer
Gordon joined the team in April 2014, having worked for Sharp Manufacturing UK for 27 years. Gordon has a strong background in electronics and electrical design, having previously held the position of Senior General Manager of Sharp’s Solar Division.
During this time Gordon oversaw the manufacture of over 10.5 million PV modules and brought engineering and mass production expertise to BIPVco.
Richard Costello
Richard CostelloChief Operating Officer
Richard has held executive and managerial positions in operations, production, engineering, facilities and quality across Europe and Asia.
Richard is a lean manufacturing champion, a six sigma black belt and a qualified lead auditor in ISO 9000 Quality Systems and SA8000 social accountability systems.
Sharon Wallace MCIPD
Sharon Wallace MCIPDBusiness Partner - HR, Sales and Marketing
Sharon is a true business partner, working across HR, Sales and Marketing. A Chartered member of the CIPD, with over 30 years of HR/Personnel experience, 16 years of which has been within the solar industry. Sharon’s experience and credentials speak for themselves, as well as supporting the BIPVco team, Sharon works alongside Careers Wales, mentoring teenagers on career paths and identifying opportunities.
Kristian Saxon
Kristian SaxonBusiness Development Manager
With a background in roofing and construction, Kristian is an ardent advocate for sustainability, championing integrating renewable energy technologies, including building integrated solar modules, to develop dynamic, sustainable, and energy-efficient buildings.
David Duggan
David DugganBusiness Development Manager
David has a wealth of knowledge and expertise, with over ten years of experience in metal roofing and cladding systems.
Having worked as a specialist roofing installer, David is uniquely positioned to understand the pain points of our customers and installer network.
Tammy James F IDM
Tammy James F IDMMarketing and Communications Lead
Tammy is a creative professional with over 20 years of marketing experience in the manufacturing and construction industries. Tammy has worked and managed multi-disciplinary brand, communications and digital teams for brilliant, award-winning, impactful outcomes.

Board of Directors

Yafim Mendiuk
Yafim MendiukDirector
Dr Mendiuk has over 30 years of senior executive management experience in leading international engineering and manufacturing companies. Recently he was Vice President at Yukos Oil Company, responsible for the strategic acquisition and the merger of synergistic global business organisations.
Yury Beylin
Yury BeylinDirector
Dr Beylin is a UK-based consultant and private investor in renewable energies, energy saving, and conservation. He is a former member of the Board of Directors and the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Yukos Oil Company.

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