Founded in 2012, Elm Trading has acquired and developed a range of trading interests valued at over £1.75 billion* across various UK sectors. Elm Trading continues to identify opportunities to grow and diversify its interests.
Elm Trading’s wind division acquires and operates wind energy installations. Wind and other forms of renewable energy generating assets can provide stable earnings, often with the benefit of long-term government-backed subsidies, which are often linked to inflation.
Elm Trading’s solar division acquires and operates solar energy installations. Solar and other forms of renewable energy generating assets can provide stable earnings, often with the benefit of long-term government-backed subsidies, which are often linked to inflation.
Hydro energy is one of the most established and least environmentally intrusive renewable energy technologies and has been an electricity generating source for over 150 years.
Elm has a dedicated and experienced board of directors in place, including three Non-Executive Directors, who are responsible for controlling the direction of the business and reporting on all activity to Elm’s shareholders.
Stephen Daniels
Managing Director
Stephen began his career at Accenture Corporation before joining the Asset Management division of Close Brothers Group plc in 2007. Stephen is a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and holds an MBA from Durham University.
Edward Mole
Finance Director
A Chartered Certified Accountant, Edward has over 20 years’ experience in Financial Services. Edward began his career within the Asset Management division of Close Brothers Group plc, where he took on several roles assisting asset backed trading businesses.
Benjamin Phillips
Lending Director
Benjamin has over 20 years’ experience in the provision of Secured Finance to Real-Estate Developers and Investors, during his tenure at at Pluto Finance, Bank Leumi (UK) plc and Bank of Ireland. Benjamin holds a BSc in Investment & Finance in Property from the University of Reading.
Roger Skeldon
Commercial Director
Roger has over 20 years’ experience in fund management, investment, finance and property. Previously, Roger was an Assistant Director at Close Brothers Group PLC’s tax efficient and property funds division, with responsibilities across a number of property funds. Roger holds a BA degree in Business and Financial Economics and is a Chartered Accountant.
Frank Scanlon
Non-Executive Director
Frank has over 50 years of experience in residential property, and previously held the role of managing director for the North London division of Bellway Homes.
Gordon Clements
Non-Executive Director
Gordon has over 40 years of experience in the banking and financial services sector and has previously held director positions with Lloyds Banking Group and Santander.
Nigel Fee
Non-Executive Director
Nigel was previously the Managing Director of Westbury Homes PLC and oversaw the sale of the business to Persimmon PLC for £643 million in 2006.
Elliot Tegerdine
Technical Director
Elliot is a Chartered Engineer with over 20 years of professional experience, including 15 years in the global energy sector. Elliot brings a wealth of project management experience on large energy schemes leading multi-disciplinary teams that enable the renewables team to continue to develop and grow as it supports our expanding operations.
Sam Archer
Senior Investment Director
Sam joined TIME in 2019 and has been investing into, portfolio managing and advising UK SME’s since 2004. Prior to joining TIME, Sam was an Investment Director at Downing LLP, responsible for making tax efficient equity and debt investments across a variety of sectors. Prior to that Sam worked with Bluebox Corporate Finance having previously spent 8 years on the Investment team at Bridges Ventures. Sam graduated from the University of Bristol with a first class degree in Economics and Accountancy and is a qualified ACA.
Neil Newman-Shepherd
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Neil has nearly 25 years’ experience in self-storage and now advises investors and operators through NNS Consulting.
