Mark Selby
About Mark Selby
Mark Selby serves as the Chief Growth Officer at Ceres, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in the energy sector, focusing on deep decarbonization and commercialization of energy transition opportunities.
Work at Ceres
Mark Selby has held multiple roles at Ceres, starting as Embedded Control Manager from 2006 to 2010. He then served as Senior Principal Engineer - Performance from 2010 to 2013. Following this, he was appointed Chief Technology Officer, a position he held from 2013 until 2021. After a brief tenure as Chief Innovation Officer from 2021 to 2023, he transitioned to the role of Chief Growth Officer in 2023. Throughout his time at Ceres, Selby has contributed to various initiatives aimed at advancing technology and innovation within the energy sector.
Current Roles
In addition to his position at Ceres as Chief Growth Officer, Mark Selby is also a Venture Partner at Energy Revolution Ventures, a role he has held since 2023. Furthermore, he serves as a Non Executive Director at RFC Power, a position he has maintained since 2021. These roles reflect his commitment to fostering growth and innovation in the energy transition sector.
Education and Expertise
Mark Selby earned his PhD in Intelligent Vehicle Motion Control from the University of Leeds, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. Prior to this, he completed his BEng(Hons) in Electronics at the same institution from 1995 to 1998. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in engineering and technology, which he applies to his work in the energy transition and decarbonization efforts.
Background
Before joining Ceres, Mark Selby worked as a Project Engineer at Ricardo from 2003 to 2006. His early career included a role at Ceres as Embedded Control Manager, where he focused on control systems. Over the years, he has developed a deep understanding of the energy sector, particularly in commercializing opportunities for deep decarbonization.
Professional Goals
Mark Selby aims to build collaborations that address complex science and engineering challenges. He focuses on facilitating the transition of innovative scientific discoveries from laboratory settings to practical, impactful products. His work is centered around advancing the energy transition and promoting sustainable practices in the industry.