About Us


Showcasing the projects, people, organisations and businesses shaping the future green economy in Wales.

Green Economy Wales has been commissioned by a variety of public and private sector integrated partners - each with an interest in accelerating the green economy in Wales.

The platform will be managed and maintained by the award-winning team from Business News Wales and will be promoted to over 20,000 Business News Wales readers and subscribers, every day.

A supporting ‘industry focused’ engagement campaign will reach an estimated 70% of major employers and 80% of senior civil servants and politicians throughout Wales in 2023.

Green Economy Wales will provide a fact based, independent and impartial news and collaboration platform for all working in this fast-moving sector.

Our coverage will uncover the opportunities for businesses, highlight the barriers holding back progress, whilst providing a high value educational and informative experience for businesses, government and a variety of industry bodies throughout Wales.

Our Integrated Partners


Green Economy Wales has been commissioned by a variety of public and private sector integrated partners - each with an interest in accelerating the green economy in Wales.

Renewables Partners:

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Regional Growth and City Deals Partners:

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BUSINESS SUPPORT:

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Academia Partners:

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Financial Services Partners:

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Industry Partners:

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Meet the Team


The platform will be managed and maintained by the award-winning team from Business News Wales and will be promoted to over 20,000 Business News Wales readers and subscribers, every day. A supporting ‘industry focused’ engagement campaign will reach an estimated 70% of major employers and 80% of senior civil servants and politicians throughout Wales in 2023.

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MARK POWNEY

Editor & Managing Director


Mark is a passionate Welshman and Business Journalist originating from Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire.

With over 25 years’ experience in the communications and publishing sector, Mark is the Managing Director and editor of both Business News Wales and Green Economy Wales.

He has very strong business ethics, built on transparency and trust and enjoys close working relationships with all his clients and partners.

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RT. HON. PROF. CARWYN JONES

Chair & Advisor


Carwyn was First Minister of Wales from 2009 to 2018. Born in Swansea, he was raised in Bridgend.

He now works in higher education, business and media with various public speaking engagements.




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ROGER HISCOTT

Industry Advisor


Roger Hiscott is as freelance business consultant who has run his own successful consultancy business for over 20 years. 

He works with executive and senior leadership teams to sharpen existing, or create innovative new high-level strategies.

He is currently heavily involved in the renewable energy sector (Energy production, hydrogen, energy reclamation and retrofit amongst others), circular economy, various Medtech projects and modern manufacturing methods.


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RACHEL JONES

Production Manager


Over the past 10 years, Rachel has been working specifically within the digital marketing space and has worked with some of the country’s top brands. During this time, Rachel was a key attribute to the success of our sister product, Business News Wales.

Drawing on her knowledge and experience, Rachel has developed a genuine understanding of how content can engage and compel an audience.

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TERIANNE O'SULLIVAN

Events Manager


Terianne enjoys over ten years of experience in the field of customer service and business development. Liaising with clients of various sectors, Terianne helps clients to plan, build and launch a wide range of event promotion campaigns.

Working closely with the Editorial team, Terianne supports our overall vision to showcase the best events, businesses and individuals in the Welsh business community.

NATALIE JAMES

Account Director


With a background in the media advertising industry, Natalie oversees client relationships and future recruitment and staff retention.

Natalie has 17 years’ experience in nurturing team relationships and operational support within management. She has a keen eye for building and maintaining great cultures within businesses, understanding the importance of people as the backbone of any company.


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GRAHAM DAVIES

Web Development


Developing effective websites and web applications to help viewers understand the clients compelling proposition.
Professional Trainer in HTML, CSS, PHP and Adobe software applications
Cartographer, designing and creating illustrative maps and data for GIS systems.

Graham specialises in website design and development using Wordpress, CSS, JavaScript, PHP and HTML5, Creative design for interactive applications and print.

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CONNOR SIMMONS

Video Production


Connor is our video specialist, in the past nine years he’s produced high-end content for major International brands, corporate interests, feature films and record labels.

He heads up our video content branch, working with our clients to further their reach via the medium he’s dedicated his career to mastering.