Natural Power Names Dearden Permanent Due Diligence Head

Scotland-based renewable energy consultancy Natural Power has appointed Giles Dearden to the role of a permanent Director of Due Diligence with an international remit, following his 12-month stint as the company’s ‘acting’ director.

During 2015 Natural Power’s international due diligence business grew by in excess of 40%, which included the delivery of six offshore wind due diligence exercises.

“Giles has built his breadth and depth of knowledge and advisory expertise with the growth of the industry and Natural Power over the last 15 years, and we are challenging him to grow our international advisory expertise still further,” Richard Walls, Commercial Director at Natural Power, said.

“With a fantastic blend of direct experience and contacts, plus a sixth sense for locating deals and opportunities, we feel the future is an exciting one. Giles will be working with our international offices and all staff on a greater focus for our due diligence and advisory services across the Natural Power Group markets and beyond.”

Natural Power’s due diligence work underpins the business’ success across technical, planning and environment construction, operations and asset management by laying the foundations upon which successful client projects are built. The due diligence teams are based close to the heart of the financial centres for many international clients in London, Paris and New York; and there are further plans to extend the team and looks to recruit further due diligence roles across the business.

In line the business strategy, Natural Power plans to broaden the range of due diligence services available.