b4b Renewables – providing renewable solutions to businesses

Darren Lemon

b4b Renewables – Managing Director

Darren has an extensive background which includes over eleven years as eir’s General Manager in Northern Ireland where he successfully grew the business to over £20million a year in revenue.

He also spent 2.5 years at Capita in the Public Service division before becoming a consultant helping companies across a range of industries to grow their business.

Ryan Daly

b4b Renewables – Managing Director

Ryan is an engineer through and through, solution driven and never letting a problem beat him. His early days coincided with the arrival of heat pumps in Ireland, meaning Ryan literally got to know the industry from the ground up, tweaking and re-engineering systems to attain optimum efficiency.

Ryan’s passion for low energy technologies in the built environment stemmed from his Ulster University days where he studied and excelled with a first class honours in his Environmental Engineering degree. Ryan’s first job in the renewable energy field involved commissioning systems in residential homes and he found himself having to re-engineer systems to solve issues. This turned out to be a critical and sound grounding for Ryan in the industry and from there he developed the Daly Renewables approach and process to system design and installation.

It was through his time working with companies such as VMRA Consulting Engineers, Vaughan Engineering and Scoffield Specialist Services, that he identified a gap for an engineer-led integrated approach to renewable energy systems. Ryan forensically looked at how renewable systems had been installed in Ireland in the mid 2000’s and went about designing systems and sourcing sustainable and reliable products so that future clients would have a system which would last the test of time. The insight that led to this approach resulted in Ryan being awarded as the NI Enterprise, Trade and Investment ‘Young Entrepreneur of the Year’ and Daly Renewables as the local council’s (Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council), ‘Best New Business’, both within the company’s first year in 2011.

In the last 10 years the company has consolidated its position as a key player in the market in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland and has expanded operations into Scotland and England.

Renewable energy and sustainable living is a passion of Ryan’s and principles which he integrates into his family life.

Mark Fraser

b4b Renewables – Commercial Director

Mark joined b4b renewables as our Commercial Director, overseeing Sales, business growth and partner alliances. Mark has over 20 years of corporate sales and business management experience in the technology sector. Having held roles with Vodafone, Acer and BT.

Most recently Mark was b4b Group Sales director since joining in 2019.

Andrew Johnston

b4b Renewables – Business Development Manager

Andrew Johnston is responsible for Strategic Business Development at B4B Renewables, a market leader in the renewable energy industry. With a proven track record in the renewable energy and sustainability sectors, Andrew is recognized as a trusted voice in the industry for his expertise and innovative approach to fostering growth and strategic partnerships. His career spans success in the automotive, kitchen design and supply, retail, and renewable energy industries, where he has consistently demonstrated exceptional strategic thinking, sales leadership, and customer service excellence.

In his role at B4B Renewables, Andrew plays a pivotal role in driving the company’s mission of advancing sustainable energy solutions. He leverages his in-depth knowledge and experience to cultivate effective client relationships, identify market opportunities, and deliver tailored solutions that achieve impactful results. His dedication to renewable energy reflects his commitment to creating a sustainable future in Northern Ireland and beyond.

Andrew’s ability to collaborate with an extensive network of business professionals, navigate diverse industries and deliver outstanding customer outcomes has established him as a leader in business development. His innovative mindset and unwavering focus on client success have been instrumental in maintaining B4B Renewables’ position as a leading player in the renewable energy market. Passionate about sustainability and innovation, Andrew Johnston continues to drive growth and inspire excellence in the renewable industry in Northern Ireland.

Seamus McKilliop

b4b Renewables – Managing Director

Our Managing Director, Seamus was a founding partner of Semple & McKillop, which became one of the largest and most successful independent MEP Consultant Engineering companies operating across the island of Ireland.

Seamus completed the sale of Semple & McKillop Ltd in 2021 and has joined b4b Renewables in Aug 23, bringing significant sector experience in the application of renewable technologies in the built environment.

Gareth Thompson

b4b Renewables – Operations Manager

Gareth joined b4b renewables as our operations Director, responsible for Installation, maintenance as well as project design & delivery. Gareth has a wealth of experience with 25 years plus in the Engineering & Technology sectors.

Most recently Gareth was Operations Director at b4b Group. Overseeing technical product delivery and strategic project management.

Brian Loughran

b4b Renewables – Financial Advisor

Brian has decades of experience raising capital and sourcing finance for businesses at all stages through his current role as MD in Carsena Investments and previous Corporate Finance roles in Radius CF, Cordovan and KPMG, as well as working in Bank of Ireland.

To date Brian has been involved in Equity, Senior Debt and alternative fund-raising enabling businesses to access more than £700m of capital. Brian has been a key advisor / Director to a range of early stage and well-established businesses in Northern Ireland and brings a wealth of experience in scaling business, governance and funding of business.