About us

Kristina is the CEO and Founder of PPAYA, bringing over a decade of experience in the renewable energy industry. Prior to launching PPAYA, she played a key role at Limejump - later acquired by Shell. Her leadership and impact in the sector have earned her prestigious recognitions, including Forbes 30 Under 30 and Management Today’s 35 Women Under 35.

As PPAYA’s CTO, Miguel drives our commercial success by overseeing the development and deployment of our platform, products, and services. An extremely proficient software developer, Miguel has been meticulously developing our technology since 2021 and personally spearheaded the recruitment and mentorship of our engineering team since 2022. Thanks to his dedication and leadership, PPAYA’s platform is positioned as a trusted solution for renewable energy buyers and sellers.

Grazina is our Customer Success Manager, and she prioritises strong relationships, customer satisfaction, and trust. Her day to day involves understanding clients’ needs, addressing their concerns, and providing expert assistance to turn satisfied customers into advocates of PPAYA’s services and customer support. “I find joy in the journey of self-discovery and growth, whether I'm on the yoga mat, unleashing my energy through kickboxing, or simply soaking in the beauty of nature through walks. Nature is my sanctuary, providing not only a sense of tranquillity but also inspiration for creativity.”

Joel is our Senior Business Development Manager and looks after all things sales related. Focusing on larger assets across technologies, he has a hand in long-term CPPAs, short-term PPAs, as well as import opportunities. “I'm an overly enthusiastic sports fanatic that spends many evenings shouting ‘words of encouragement’ at Welsh rugby teams or Liverpool FC. When the summer hits, you’re more likely to find me hacking around the local golf course, or swerving traffic on a bike - both whilst pretending to enjoy myself.”

Catarina is a Backend Engineer and is proficient in NodeJS and Typescript programming languages. Her core responsibilities revolve around the development of innovative solutions for PPAYA’s digital platform, and she is committed to delivering an exceptional user experience. “When I’m not at work, I really enjoy roller skating around the Algarve with my friends. It’s a fun activity and the sun makes it even better. I also like to travel to new places and immerse myself in different cultures.”

Jona is our Junior Frontend Developer at PPAYA, responsible for designing and developing everything that users can see and interact with on our platform and website. She was the first member of our technical team when she joined in the Summer last year, prior to which she had worked in finance and accounting. “As I spend a lot of time during the day looking at my monitors, I like to step away from the screen and read books in my free time.”

Stephen is our Content Creator and Copywriter, as well as in-house wordsmith. His core responsibilities revolve around researching and creating educational and technical content across PPAYA’s social media, website, and blog. “Outside of work, I’m usually reading Lovecraftian horror or Sci-Fi stories, building my Warhammer armies, and catching up on the latest history documentaries. I’ve recently got myself into gardening, although it’s a lot more exhausting than I had imagined!”