Mike Richardson

Chief Operating Officer

Mike joined Arenko in 2016 and delivered one of the first commercially operating grid-scale battery energy storage systems in the UK and provided the governance for all operational aspects to enable successful project delivery.

Mike brings over twenty-five years of operational management experience in the technology sector having previously worked in the semiconductor, high voltage, and electrical infrastructure industries. He has worked with multi-regional clients and suppliers to manage a global install base delivering operational success through sales and operations planning, programme management and continuous improvement. Mike started his career as an engineer and as such has always been keen to offer innovative solutions based around technology.

Mike is responsible for operational delivery and business support at Arenko along with developing the operational strategy for growth and efficiency.

Mike believes that through delivering operational excellence coupled with the team’s passion to provide a clean and sustainable energy infrastructure, Arenko will continue to help pave the way to Net Zero.