Arenko Group Welcomes Industry Veteran Mark Futyan as New Chair

London, United Kingdom Nov 3, 2025 (EMWNews.com) – Arenko Group, a market-leading technology provider for the global clean energy transition, today announces the appointment of Mark Futyan as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. The appointment follows an extensive and competitive search process, identifying Mark as the outstanding candidate to lead the Board through the company’s next phase of growth.

The Accelerating Shift to Software

Arenko is at the forefront of the energy transition, providing the proprietary Nimbus software platform which uses AI-driven automation to maximise the value of battery energy storage and co-located and renewable assets. Arenko’s AI-driven automation platform connects energy assets directly to revenue opportunities, making real-time, automated asset management, trading, and optimisation not just possible, but seamless for asset owners and utilities.

Commenting on the appointment, Rupert Newland, Founder and CEO of Arenko Group, said: “Mark joins us at a tremendously exciting point in Arenko’s journey. Having strategically transitioned to a pure-play software provider, we are accelerating our growth further into the global SaaS market. We’ve created a complete software solution which connects and optimises the battery’s technical and commercial performance using automation technology, AI, enhanced analytics and deep-learning algorithms. Mark’s leadership will be crucial in scaling this offering globally.”

Mark Futyan’s Energy Storage and Renewables Investment Experience

Mark brings over 25 years of executive and advisory experience across the energy sector, with a proven track record in the development and commercialisation of renewable energy infrastructure.

His background is uniquely relevant to Arenko’s mission:

• He served as CEO of Anesco until January 2023, where he oversaw the development and construction of over 500MW of solar PV and energy storage projects, pioneering utility-scale battery deployment and market optimisation services.
• Advisory and Investment: Mark is a Senior Advisor to investment managers Equitix (a firm recently committing £500m to battery storage) and AlphaReal, where he also chairs their Diversified Renewables Investment Fund.
• His previous non-executive roles include board positions at Anesco and Origami Energy, providing deep insight into the technology and trading landscapes of the flexible energy market.

Strengthening Arenko’s Board 

Following on from the appointment of Chris Hartnoll to the Arenko Board (CEO of HICO Investment Group, who led Arenko’s successful £9m funding round announced in May), Mark will be joining the already high calibre shareholder Board as an Independent Chair.

Mark’s deep operational and financial expertise in developing and investing in large-scale renewable assets provides a critical, real-world asset perspective that perfectly complements the Board’s existing strengths.

Rupert Newland concluded: “Mark’s appointment strengthens our board as we execute our scale-up strategy. His incredible market knowledge, hands-on experience in building and optimising energy assets, and infectious enthusiasm for the net-zero transition will make him an invaluable addition to the Arenko team.”