MEET THE TEAM
BEHIND ENERGY COUNCIL

Lyle Simpson

Lyle Simpson

CEO

About Me

Lyle sets the strategic direction for the Energy Council and thrives on seeing the impact we create for our clients and network—especially when we help companies raise capital to acquire new assets or technologies that reshape the energy landscape.

⛳My favourite hobby is: Golf! My clubs join me on all my work travels. 

Charlie Abrines

Charlie Abrines

Managing Director, EMEA

About Me

Charlie leads our EMEA portfolio and thrives on bringing the right people, ideas, and opportunities together. With a passion for storytelling and a genuine enthusiasm for collaboration, he ensures every project delivers real impact while keeping the energy alive.

☀️Something you might not know about me: I’m originally from South of Spain. 

William Flockett

William Flockett

Head of Client Relations

About Me

Will manage relationships with investors and facilitates relevant meetings across our events. He enjoys meeting new people and fostering existing partnerships.

⛳ Outside of work, you can usually find me: Playing golf!

Mark Rothstein

Mark Rothstein

Vice President of Corporate Development, Americas

About Me

Mark heads corporate development with E&Ps and partners across our North American events. He enjoys meeting new people and fostering existing partnerships.

Faye Austria

Faye Austria

Senior Vice President of Corporate Development, APAC

About Me

Faye drives partnerships across Asia and values being part of a team that transforms ideas into meaningful impact.

🥋Something you might not know about me: I love playing volleyball and basketball including softball and I am a black belter in taekwando.

Callum Kenmure

Callum Kenmure

Executive Vice President of Corporate Development, EMEA

About Me

Callum drives partnerships across EMEA and most enjoys being on site at events—meeting current clients face-to-face and building relationships with future ones.

One thing on my bucket list is: Skydiving, snowboarding and anything else adrenaline related!

Frances Allington

Frances Allington

Portfolio Director, APAC

About Me

Frances oversees our Asia-Pacific portfolio and is passionate both about growing the Energy Council’s presence across the region, and continuously improving on an impressive legacy.

☀️Outside of work you can usually find me: Flexing my totally useless knowledge at a weekly trivia quiz night with my friends (email with your best team name ideas, we desperately need the help!) 

Eleanor Laurence

Eleanor Laurence

Portfolio Director, Americas

About Me

Face of Energy Council’s Americas portfolio and is excited to lead Energy Council Calgary and Houston. ­

✈️ Something you might not know about me: I lived in Hong Kong for six years!

Heather Whitman

Heather Whitman

Head of Marketing

About Me

Heather is passionate about keeping the marketing engine running like clockwork and rallying the team to celebrate big wins together.

🎒One thing on my bucket list is: The 7 wonders of the world! Ticked off 3 this year, so I’m on a roll…

Thuy Vy Luong

Thuy Vy Luong

Marketing Manager

About Me

Vy believes events marketing is about creating connections that spark bigger opportunities and long-term impact. Known for her energy and focus, she thrives on turning ideas into campaigns that deliver real results.

Something you might not know about me: You might have heard Vy’s voice on the streets of Vietnam, along the beautiful beaches of Danang, or even in a TVC.

Office Details

London

Bedford House
69-79 Fulham High Street
London,
SW6 3JW
Tel: +44 20 7384 8056

Cape Town

Great Westerford
Corner Main Rd & Dean Street
Newlands 7700
Tel: +27 21 001 3884

Singapore

78 Shenton Way
#20-03
Singapore
079120
Tel: +65 6590 3978

Houston

Two Allen Center, 1200 Smith Street,
Floor 16, Suite 6061
Houston, TX, 77002

Tel: +1 613 8910 8414