We are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has access to clean, affordable energy and water.
We take a holistic approach to our work, within our companies and as a group, offering solutions that can be delivered separately or as an integrated package.
This allows us to meet the complete needs of our customers and takes us closer to our vision of a world where energy and water - the fundamentals of life - are clean, safe and accessible to all.
We think creatively to deliver solutions and actualise our vision.
We prioritise the health and well-being of everyone impacted by our work.
We understand the importance of foresight and long-term thinking.
We believe it is our responsibility to enrich every community we are a part of.
We operate with honesty and respect, and we never compromise our values.
Our leadership team works alongside over 350 colleagues around the world.
CEO and Interim CFO
Georg co-founded Photon Energy in 2008 and was the company’s CFO until 2011. In that year he was appointed CEO and has since spearheaded the group’s expansion in Europe and overseas.
Georg has extensive knowledge of the solar energy industry as well as in international finance. Before Photon Energy, Georg established Central European Capital in 2000, a regional finance and strategy advisory boutique. He has also held various positions in financial services in London, Zurich and Prague.
Georg is an Austrian national and holds a Masters in Finance from the London Business School.
CTO
Michael developed one of the first large photovoltaic installations in the Czech Republic before co-founding Photon Energy in 2008. Michael was CEO of Photon Energy until relocating to Australia to start Photon Energy Australia in 2011. Apart from growing the Australian business, Michael is instrumental in driving Photon Energy’s off-grid and solar-hybrid power solutions.
Before Photon Energy, Michael ran an investment boutique arranging Eurobond issues and offering sell-side M&A advisory. Between 1994 and 2004, he was an analyst and head of fixed income sales at ING and Commerzbank Securities in Prague.
Michael is an Australian and Czech national and holds an MBA from the US Business School in Prague.