Joshua Foulkes

Real Assets, Real Leaders

Business EN ↓ 7 episodes

Welcome to Real Assets, Real Leaders, the podcast that brings you exclusive interviews with the trailblazing leaders from the energy, infrastructure, and real assets sectors. In each episode, we sit down with top executives, innovators, and visionaries who are shaping the future of the built environment, sustainable energy, and long-term investment. Discover firsthand the strategies, challenges, and breakthroughs that drive the growth of these vital industries!

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Joshua Foulkes

Episodes

Greenfield, Grit, and Growth Equity: Emma Tinker, CIO and Co-Founder of Asper Investment Management 05.11.2025 51:40

In this episode of Real Assets, Real Leaders, we’re joined by Emma Tinker, Chief Investment Officer and Co-Founder of Asper Investment Management, to explore how specialist investors are backing the people and platforms shaping Europe’s energy transition. Emma shares Asper’s mission to build the new - developing greenfield infrastructure that delivers real decarbonisation and long-term value. From...

Thorpe Marsh - a new template for UK BESS projects: Chris Elder, CEO Fidra Energy 02.10.2025 45:20

In this episode of Real Assets, Real Leaders, we’re joined by Chris Elder, CEO of Fidra Energy, to explore how Thorpe Marsh , the UKs largest battery storage project is setting a new benchmark for clean power infrastructure. Fresh from financial close on one of the largest battery storage projects, Chris shares the story behind Fidra’s bold vision, the conviction it took to scale up, and the leade...

Off-site Private Wire Solutions: Ed Pateman-Jones, CEO of SONAURA Energy 19.05.2025 59:00

In this episode of Real Assets, Real Leaders, we’re joined by Ed Pateman-Jones, Founder and CEO of SONAURA, to explore how innovative energy procurement is reshaping industrial decarbonisation across Europe. With deep expertise in clean infrastructure and a commercial lens honed through years of development and advisory. Ed shares practical insights on: •⁠ ⁠Transforming industrial power supply – H...

Purpose Driven Investment: Dan Wells, Partner @ Foresight Group 28.04.2025 1:00:45

In this episode of Real Assets, Real Leaders, we’re joined by Dan Wells, Partner at Foresight Group, to explore how strategic infrastructure investing is shaping the energy transition. With decades of experience across global markets, Dan shares thoughtful insights on: •⁠ ⁠Deploying capital for impact – How Foresight is scaling clean energy and natural capital investment across Europe and beyond....

Risk, Reward and Renewables: Richard Burrell, Executive Chairman of Bring Energy 31.03.2025 52:11

In this episode of Real Assets, Real Leaders, we sit down with Richard Burrell to explore the evolving landscape of renewable energy investment and infrastructure. With deep expertise in financing energy projects, scaling sustainable businesses, and navigating the energy transition, Richard shares valuable insights on: The role of investment in clean energy growth How capital is shaping the future...

BESS, Data Centres & a 10GW pipeline: Giles Hanglin, CEO of Apatura 06.03.2025 41:46

In this episode of Real Assets, Real Leaders, we sit down with Giles Hanglin, CEO of Apatura Energy, to explore the challenges and opportunities of scaling a high-growth renewable energy business. With extensive experience in battery storage, infrastructure development, and energy transition, Giles shares valuable insights on: •⁠ ⁠Scaling a business in the renewable energy sector – Growing Apatura...

‘Untapping Potential’ to reach Net Zero: Mike Cooke, MD of Vital Energi 24.02.2025 50:01

In our first episode of Real Assets, Real Leaders, we sit down with Mike Cooke,MD, CEO of Vital Energi, to explore the future of sustainable energy and leadership in the infrastructure sector. With decades of experience driving innovation in energy solutions, Mike shares invaluable insights on: - The role of decarbonisation in shaping the energy landscape - Leadership lessons from running a high-i...