Our Team
It Takes Teamwork to Make a Dream Work
Our Team
Our people mean everything to us - they are the heart and soul of our company.
We take immense pride in our team and the exceptional individuals who make it all possible.
Passionate, driven, and deeply committed, our team is the driving force behind every project we undertake. With a shared vision for a sustainable future, our consultants bring a wealth of experience and a diverse range of skills to the table, ensuring that we deliver innovative and tailored solutions for each client.
We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, empowering our team to flourish and reach their full potential. Through continuous learning and development, we ensure that our consultants are equipped with the latest industry trends and cutting-edge knowledge.
When you choose our services, you’re not just investing in a consulting firm; you’re partnering with a team of experts who genuinely care about your success. We take the time to understand your unique challenges, objectives, and aspirations, tailoring our strategies to meet your specific needs. Together, we embark on a journey of transformation, leveraging our collective expertise to unlock sustainable growth and prosperity.
Market Evolution
Seve Garanzuay
Mr. Garanzuay is an experienced energy markets executive, with more than 25 years of experience delivering solutions for power utilities, transmission system operators, and market participants across the globe. He is the Founder and Managing Director of Garanzuay Consulting.
Mr. Garanzuay has a depth of experience helping clients solve complex problems across business and technology strategy, programme planning, project implementation, and stakeholder engagement. He provides business advisory, subject matter expertise, and project leadership on a range of electricity market transformation and readiness projects for leading US, European, Middle Eastern, and Australian energy market participants.
Mr. Garanzuay recently supported a pan-European grid security programme, helped a Middle East System Operator with the development of a Technology Roadmap and Investment Cases. He is currently engaged with clients in Europe and the Middle East on a variety of energy transition and operations programmes.
Before founding Garanzuay Consulting, Seve served in leadership roles in management and technology consulting (Accenture) and engineering software solution providers (ABB Enterprise Software).
A native of Austin, TX, USA, Seve has recently spent much of his time in Ireland. He enjoys the Irish culture and lifestyle, and continues to learn the high art of driving through a roundabout.
What’s the craic, y’all?
Meet the Team
Una Clarke
Executive Assistant to the Managing Director
As the Executive Assistant to the Managing Director of Garanzuay Consultancy, Una aims to be the catalyst that propels Garanzuay Consultancy towards greater heights. With over 25 years of experience working with Senior Leadership teams at Smart Wire Grid Europe, IDA Ireland and Lufthansa Airmotive, Mrs Clarke has gained valuable insights and skills that contribute to her adaptability and efficiency.
With a passion for organisation, a keen eye for detail, and a knack for problem-solving, Una is dedicated to ensuring seamless operations and exceptional support in our fast-paced consultancy environment. She facilitates clear communication between the MD and various stakeholders, streamlining workflows and supporting effective decision-making.
Dr. Julia le Maitre
Senior Consultant
Dr. Julia le Maitre has a technical background spanning energy sustainability, economics, environmental policy, and governance. She engages with industry, regulators, and subject matter experts to help our clients gain insight into projects, emerging technologies and current trends to solve bottlenecks and improve transition readiness. Her work across the public sector and industry has focused on stakeholder management, offshore renewable energy policy, innovation roadmaps, market intelligence, R&D supports, and investment mechanisms for low-carbon energy development.
Julia earned a PhD in Economics and Finance from University College Cork and BSc(Hons) in Molecular Biology from the University of Cape Town and has expertise in project management, stakeholder engagement, team leadership, reporting, and analysis. In her spare time, she can be found outdoors, bustling around the kitchen, and is interested in the research and training of future sustainability professionals. She is a key part of the team, helping our clients successfully navigate the energy transition.
Kasim Ali
Advisor
Mr. Ali is a seasoned consultant with over 12 years of expertise within the dynamic realm of energy markets, serving as a proficient business analyst and energy market trading operations professional. Throughout his career, he has lent his talents to a diverse array of global energy companies, specialising in energy trading, asset optimisation, and technology delivery.
With a notable tenure marked by his involvement in the implementation of the I-SEM market transformation program, Mr. Ali collaborated closely with various stakeholders to deploy market operations technology solutions. Renowned for his adeptness in developing and articulating business requirements, he possesses a remarkable capability to translate these into impactful technological innovations.
Mr. Ali’s invaluable contributions extend beyond mere technical proficiency; his adept analytical prowess and exceptional interpersonal skills enable him to guide clients through the complexities of the energy transition, facilitating meaningful and sustainable change. His presence within the Garanzuay Consulting family adds to our collective expertise and fortifies our commitment to delivering excellence in every endeavour.
Dr. David Gascon
Advisor
Dr David Gascon joins Garanzuay Consulting as an Advisor. David brings over 17 years of expertise in the Irish power market, spanning both retail and wholesale operations.
In his previous work as a management consultant, David has managed projects involving regulation, policy, market modelling, commercial due diligence, transactions, and asset valuations. He has worked with major utilities across Europe, as well as with lenders, equity investors, large energy users, and government departments.
Dr. James Ryan
Advisor
Dr. James Ryan joins Garanzuay Consulting as an Advisor. James brings 15 years of experience in power systems, encompassing research, Transmission System Operations (TSO) and market participant roles.
His PhD focused on international power systems’ scheduling of ancillary services, which he integrated into a decision support tool now used in the Irish TSO control room. Recently, James served as a senior analyst and long-term modelling manager for an Irish market participant.
Throughout his career, he has contributed to security assessment control centre tools, market management systems, innovative renewable generation uncertainty forecasts, Plexos simulation software, asset revenue forecasting, future power system studies, reserve and ancillary service requirements, and provided SME support for regulatory and TSO consultations.
Gavin O'Brien
Senior Consultant
Gavin O’Brien joins Garanzuay Consulting as a Senior Consultant. Gavin brings 11 years of experience spanning the Irish power market and Irish financial sectors.
Gavin started his career as a software engineer for a large Irish bank. His transition to electricity markets began at the SEM Operator in Ireland, where he advanced to Senior Lead Analyst within the Market Settlements team.
He has represented the Market Operator on pivotal projects such as the recent Scheduling and Dispatch Programme. Gavin is a specialist in SEM settlement with an in-depth understanding across SEM operations.
Rosie Garanzuay
Chief Morale Officer
We are grateful for the role Rosie Garanzuay continues plays for our firm. She remains steadfast as our Chief Morale Officer. With a limitless wellspring of love, an indefatigable and happy spirit, a waggy tail, and a nose for treats, she never fails to improve the morale of everyone she meets!
Rosie played an especially vital role in helping the firm survive COVID in 2020 And 2021. I admit, it was sometimes difficult to get out of bed and make myself go look for – and deliver – work. Cleverly, Rosie knew just how to motivate me. She cheerfully accepted 5 walks/day, tirelessly listened as I recalled the highs and lows of the workday, and knew just when to cuddle for encouragement when times were at their toughest.
We couldn’t do it with out you. Who’s a good girl?!
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