Our Team
Introducing our Founder
YZ was founded by Yannick Zapf after he had spent over a decade in various management roles within the renewable energy sector in Europe, South Africa and Australia. Yannick is a renewables all-rounder with a strong background in both commercial and engineering aspects. He holds a Master’s degree (Dipl.-Ing.) in engineering from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).
As Head of C&I solar PV for specialist engineering consultancy Clean Technology Partners, Yannick previously led a team of engineers and project managers to advance the uptake of solar PV in Australia. Having joined in its early stages, Yannick played a key role in growing the business significantly. Later on, as Head of Sales, Yannick focused on services for large-scale solar, wind and storage projects.
As a technical Project Manager at Germany’s largest wind energy developer and operator, WPD, Yannick had previously established expertise in project development for onshore wind projects.
Yannick is passionate about making a contribution to his community and is involved in several start-up incubators as a mentor, keeping his finger on the pulse of the renewable energy industry in Australia and internationally. Yannick is also a board member at Eighteen04, Newcastle’s longest serving clean-tech hub.
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Introducing our Senior Advisor
Tanja Ghahraman joined YZ in 2023 after a successful career in key account and business development management, and earning an MBA with Distinction at the University of Newcastle. At YZ, Tanja drives outcomes in project development and manages relationships with contractors, strategic partners, customers, and other important stakeholders. Additionally, she handles all marketing and event activities.
Tanja is a highly motivated, goal-oriented professional with over 15 years of experience and a proven track record of successfully establishing long-lasting business partnerships as well as scaling and developing businesses. With expertise in leading complex projects and managing ambitious stakeholders, she uses an analytical, data-driven approach for successful decision-making.
Tanja has a strong customer mindset and passion for helping clients experience flawless advisory service. She meets stakeholder needs with an entrepreneurial approach, consistently adding value to all parties involved. Her goal is to make a meaningful contribution to society by supporting the clean energy transition.
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Our Clients
At YZ, we understand that the transition to renewable energy is vital for a sustainable future. With well-established capabilities and dependable commitment, we advise our clients on renewable energy projects, collaboratively paving the way for a resilient and ecological tomorrow.
