» Elizabeth Yeaman, Managing Director

Liz has worked in the transport and energy sectors for over 30 years, with a focus for the last decade on e-mobility.  Prior to founding Retyna in 2018, she was the General Manager Transport at the New Zealand Government’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA).  She led EECA’s Electric Vehicle Programme including the design and implementation of the Low Emission Vehicles Contestable Fund and the EV Information Programme.  Liz has been a Director of ChargeNet NZ Ltd, New Zealand’s largest EV Charge Point Operator, and is CharIN Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand.

Liz has a Master’s degree in Natural Resource Engineering (Renewable Energy), is a Fellow of Engineering New Zealand, a Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport and a Member of the Institute of Directors.  She is based in Wellington, New Zealand.

» Mette Hoé, Associate

Mette is an accomplished professional experienced in initiating and delivering innovative projects within climate change adaptation and sustainable transport planning, such as e-mobility projects, low emission zones and decarbonization strategies. She has contributed to large-scale development projects and led numerous impactful projects, emphasizing innovative solutions for low-emission communities. She has worked as an expert adviser for the European Commission as part of the Sustainable Transport Forum and has more than 15 years of working experience in the public sector with policy measures, strategy planning and Road Map development.

Mette has a Master’s degree in Technological and Socio-Economic Planning, is certified in global sustainable leadership and in Universal Design (Accessibility for All). She is based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

» Martin Garrood, Associate

Martin has three decades of experience: 10 years of scientific research followed by 20 years in sustainable energy, including renewables, energy efficiency, and sustainable transport. During the last ten years he has worked at the nexus of strategy, policy and technical, with many developing Pacific Island Countries to help governments and utilities towards their sustainable energy goals. He is particularly well-regarded for the way he brings stakeholders together and champions the views of Pacific Islanders, and for his coordination of development partners. He has an extensive network of contacts in the Pacific Islands built on a foundation of mutual respect and understanding.

Martin holds a Master’s degree achieved with distinction in Renewable Energy Systems and Technology and a First-Class Honours degree in Physics.  He is based in Wellington, New Zealand.