TSol and PVSol simulation software

Managing Director: Chris Laughton

Chris is a well known author and lecturer in the solar thermal and photovoltaic industries and trainer in solar simulation software. He is a Fellow of The Institute of Domestic Heating and Environmental Engineers (FIDHEE) and Chair of the National Standards Committee for Solar at BSI. He sits on the MCS steering group and working groups and is also a part-time MCS inspector for ELECSA as part of the Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) group. He has previously worked with the Berlin-based Renewable Energy Academy (RENAC) in the Middle-East and has been leader of the Centre for Alternative Technology's Graduate School of the Environment (GSE) solar and wood-heating courses.

Sales and Finance Manager: Gwen Haylock

Gwen has an MSc in 'Environmental Management' and a BSc Hons in Biology from Aberystwyth University. She was awarded a scholarship with RSK Group PLC, an Environmental Consultancy firm based in Chester, and was given the Director's Prize for academic achievement. Since graduation she has worked in land surveying for MW Surveys in Pembrokeshire and volunteered for the RSPB. Gwen is responsible for co-ordinating sales and customer-liaison activities and managing specialised projects.

Marketing Manager: Kirsty Sedgman

Kirsty has been with The Solar Design Company since 2009, and is responsible for planning and co-ordination of all marketing activities. She managed an inner-city community regeneration scheme in Birmingham and worked as marketing co-ordinator in child development and tuition. After graduating from Warwick University's Creative Writing MA she worked as head scriptwriter for a Sky TV channel, delivered roleplay courses for doctors training as consultants, and has had a number of fiction works published and produced for international audiences. She is currently studying for a Ph.D in Audience Research at Aberystwyth University.

Technical & Training Administrator: Bryn Fogden

Bryn has experience within the heat pump industry and is a product specialist in GeoT*SOL, as well as technical advisor in PV*SOL & T*SOL software. He has an MSc from the Centre for Alternative Technology in Architecture: Advanced Environmental and Energy Studies, specialising in psychological theory. He maintains the company's IT systems, prepares computers at training sessions and enjoys keeping active with local sports teams.