TEAM
We are a diverse team of clean energy enthusiasts with a multi-GW track record. Our people have been involved in the value steps of origination, development, financing, construction, energy trading and asset optimization of clean energy assets across different countries.
We highly value local expertise and assemble strong local teams in our core markets.
Bekir Sami Acar
Managing Director
Cleantech entrepreneur. 20 years of experience as a founder, executive and equity investor in the energy space. Over €2bn transaction experience across EMEA region. B.A. Political Science and International Relations Executive, MBA from Columbia Business School and London Business School.
Michiel Adriaanse
Managing Director
17 years in investment banking and alternative asset management with ABN AMRO and Deutsche Bank. MSc. in electrical engineering from Delft University of Technology, executive MBA from London Business School and Certified Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA).
Anastasios Christakis
Managing Director
20 years of experience in the energy sector as EPC contractor, developer, lender and investor and early stage investor in energy tech. €10bn of closed transactions in North and South America and EMEA. Engineering degree and MBA from Imperial College London.
Halit Emre
Project Analyst
Emre is experienced in the execution process of PV projects including preparing layouts, supervision of the construction and O&M processes. Prior to Claritas, Emre worked as a project engineer in a leading solar EPC company for 3 years. Emre holds a bachelor’s degree in energy systems engineering.
Erdem Eskiil
Director of Project Execution
Erdem has more than 12 years of experience in energy utility, generation, and trading. He is experienced in project optimisation utilising both financial and technical solutions. Erdem holds an engineering degree from RWTH Technical University of Aachen, Germany.
Maria Karamitrou
Commercial Director
17 years of experience in commercial, marketing, and customer insight roles with blue-chip companies and consulting agencies in the UK and Greece. BSc in Business Information Systems, and MSc in Marketing Management from Bristol Business School.
Latifsen Kuluk
Financial Controller
Latif has over 4 years of hands on experience in management accounting, financial controlling and investment appraisal of renewable energy transition assets. He has a solid track record grown inhouse and a well-educated background with completing CIMA exams and holding an MSc in Accounting and Management from Queen Mary University London.
Michal Kopys
Country Director, Poland
Michal has more than 20 years of experience in finance and corporate governance, as well as audit and controlling, working with companies of different size, privately and state owned. Michal holds a Master’s degree in Finance and Executive MBA from Polish universities
Jakub Kupcu
Investment Manager
Jakub is an experienced Business Developer. Prior to joining CLARITAS, Jakub worked for Axpo Group, building his experience in power&gas markets, as well as environmental certificates trading. Jakub is a Law graduate with postgraduate studies from Warsaw School of Economics.
Henk Labigar
Senior Accountant
Henk has 20+ years of accounting experience as financial controller and accounting supervisor with a solid track record in Sarbanes Oxley auditing for US listed companies. Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy and Tax Law from Markus Verbeek Amsterdam.
Dirk Lamottke
Managing Director
Helene Saraber
Assistant Accountant
Nikolaos Siafakas
Director of Project Development,
Greece
15 years of experience in Solar Design Development, licensing procedures and Installation in projects of 750MW in Greece and internationally. Electrical & Electronics Engineer degree with MSc in Product Innovation and Development from University of Brighton, UK.
Katarzyna (Kasia) Sobotka
Investment Manager E-Mobility
Kasia’s extensive professional experience covers numerous projects in the field of innovation and electromobility in the CEE region. Prior to joining Claritas, Kasia worked for InnoEnergy, ABB and PKN Orlen building her experience in the emerging EV sector. Kasia is a graduate of the Warsaw University of Technology and is a laureate of multiple international awards.
Irena Tchorzewska
Accountant
Irena has over 20 years of accounting experience as accountant and chief accountant in international companies such as Telko Poland, IFIS Finance, Franke, WSP, NIRAS and PGE Baltica. Postgraduate studies in Finance and Accountancy.
Fragkiskos Zanios
Accounting Manager
Fragkiskos has 15 years of experience in Accounting and Finance, most of which as a Senior Accountant in the RES landscape. Fragkiskos holds a BSc in Accounting from the Technical University of Crete and has A’ Class signatory rights from the Greek Economic Chamber of Commerce and carries extensive hands on experience with IFRS.