About us
Our dynamic consulting team combines technical, commercial and economic knowledge of the wind industry with business strategy skills.
Our team have over 200 years of combined industry experience. Our specialised knowledge and skills have been honed through hands-on experience. Our independence and depth of expertise set us apart.
Founding
philosophy
Bruce Valpy, Managing Director, founded BVG Associates in 2006 with the vision of assembling a team which combines expertise in the technology, economic and commercial realities of wind energy with excellence in strategy consulting. Our focus has always been to help clients in practical ways to succeed in the wind industry and to influence global change.
BVGA has grown into a leading independent renewable energy and strategic consultancy with global influence. Person-for-person no other organisation has had a greater impact in progressing the global wind energy industry. Clients come to BVGA when they need to do new things, think in new ways and solve tough problems. Our team are always learning and finding new ways to enable change.
Our team has a wide mix of experience, expertise and passions but we all care about making a difference, together. All our team are fully involved in client projects, each playing to their strengths and supporting each other’s delivery, learning and growth.
BVGA’s success has come from building an effective team where everyone can see how they drive real and interesting change. We continue to grow by attracting talented people and developing their knowledge and skills. Our growth is to enable us to further increase our influence and reputation and our ability to partner with local expertise in a wide range of emerging markets.
BVG Associates
at a glance
2006
BVG Associates was formed in 2006.
Experience
Members of our team have been involved in the wind energy industry for over 30 years.
Projects
Most of our private sector work is in advising clients investing in the wind energy supply chain, technology, and wind energy projects.
Funds
We work with governments, development banks and climate funds to accelerate the growth of wind energy across the globe.
Support
Our clients have direct access to our senior team.
Agile
Our size makes us agile and adaptable.
Focus
Our focus on wind energy allows us to lead industry thinking
Our team
Bruce Valpy
Founder and Managing Director
Neil Douglas
Director
Alun Roberts
Director of Economics
Graham Gow
Associate Director
Charlie Boal
Managing Consultant
Matt Knight
Managing Consultant
Patrick Whelan
Managing Consultant
Victor Baudrenghien
Senior Consultant
Patrick Browne
Senior Consultant
Charlotte Dick
Senior Consultant
Alex Russell
Senior Consultant
Stuart Whittingham
Senior Consultant
Eleanor Young
Senior Consultant
Belinda Malone
Consultant
Stephen Mills
Head of Marketing and Communications
Tina Hartley
Project and Quality Management
Working for BVG Associates
Our hard-won reputation is based on trustworthiness, respect, collaboration and commitment. We listen, ask tough questions and work hard to uncover facts, insight and wisdom. We are known for the difference our team makes. Clients value our independence and ability to help with rigour and honesty.
Our team are regularly visiting clients, speaking at industry events and take part in expert panel discussions around the world. We work with a global network of partners with local complementary expertise.
Our team recognises the importance of client focus and combines technical ability, business acumen and a drive to make an impact.