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Team

Who you will work with.

Engineers, analysts, quantity surveyors and lawyers — a small team that stays close to every project.

Simon Penso

Simon Penso

Director & Founder
ND Mech Eng

A mechanical engineer by training, Simon mastered the management of transitioning ‘ordinary’ buildings into flagship examples of sustainability. His big picture approach to the planning and execution of sustainability initiatives across renewable energy and building performance ensures outstanding outcomes and return on investment for clients. While Simon works with a strong team to oversee all aspects of operations at Imbue Sustainability, he is also a Director of Solid Green, where he established and heads up the Solid Green Performance division. Simon serves as a Green Star SA Assessor and Faculty member, sits on the Green Star SA Technical Advisory Group, and in 2023 received the GBCSA Leadership Award: Established Green Star.

Jenni Lombard

Jenni Lombard

Business Partnerships Lead
HDip Ed, HDip Int Design

With over 26 years of experience in the built environment, Jenni brings a comprehensive understanding of sustainable practices, corporate interior design and project management to the Imbue team. As Business Partnerships Lead she fosters strong collaborations with clients, contractors and strategic partners, driving the integration of sustainable principles across all stages of the building lifecycle and aligning business objectives with environmental goals.

Danon Pina

Danon Pina

Head of Projects
BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying

Danon leads the delivery of renewable energy and sustainability initiatives across South Africa. With a BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying and a BSc in Construction Studies from UCT, he brings technical expertise and hands-on experience to his role, and has implemented over 13 MWp of solar PV and 6.5 MWh of battery storage. His project and programme management skills are complemented by a strong foundation in operational oversight and business development.

Tobie Steyn

Tobie Steyn

Head of Data Analytics
BSc Eng (Chemical)

Tobie's data-driven approach unlocks the sustainability potential of our clients' projects. With a BSc in Chemical Engineering (first class honours) from UCT, he ensures sound qualitative and quantitative analysis to assess viability, risk and ongoing performance, maximising financial, social and environmental returns. Tobie continues to hone the company's technical systems, tool development and internal methodologies, focusing on accuracy and transparency in all of Imbue's data work and reporting.

Chelsea Botha

Chelsea Botha

Operations Lead
BA (Hons), LLB, PGDip

Chelsea combines a background in environmental science, law and property to bring operational structure and legal precision to Imbue's solar operations. She oversees internal and external operations, manages stakeholder relationships and performance, provides internal legal guidance and contract management, and supports the coordination and development of the company's Solar Asset Management services.

Bea van Huyssteen

Bea van Huyssteen

PA & Project Administrator
MPhil (Cand.), PGDip, BSc

Bea supports project coordination and operational excellence across the company, ensuring smooth alignment between the Director's strategic goals and the team's delivery. Her role spans carbon finance related work, project administration, client liaison, organisational management and financial administration. She is currently pursuing her Master's degree at Stellenbosch University in Sustainable Development.

Zainodine Dawood

Zainodine Dawood

Junior Project Engineer
BSc Eng (Mechatronics)

Zainodine brings a blend of analytical precision and creativity to his role, with a passion for building a more sustainable future through innovative technical solutions. As a Junior Project Engineer he supports the project implementation team, working closely with Danon on the delivery of renewable energy initiatives with a focus on rooftop solar PV.

Chris Scheepers

Chris Scheepers

Junior Systems Engineer
BSc Eng (Electrical & Computer)

Chris supports the development of the company's internal technical tooling and data systems, with a strong focus on automation and process efficiency. Working across solar monitoring and asset management platforms, he helps streamline the capture, processing and reporting of data, contributing to the company's growing adoption of machine learning and AI in its monitoring and reporting workflows.

Working together

One team across Imbue and Solid Green Performance.

All green building consulting projects and certifications are undertaken by Solid Green, while Imbue focuses on renewable energy solutions and utility optimisation. The collaboration between the two companies ensures a comprehensive and focused approach for every client.

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