We are an independent consultancy specialising in procurement, estates, energy, and healthcare transformation. With deep roots in the public sector and growing expertise in the private sector, we help organisations unlock efficiencies, manage change, and drive sustainable outcomes.

About Us

We believe consultancy should deliver outcomes, not just advice. Our approach is collaborative and practical, focused on simplifying complexity, improving efficiency, and building long-term partnerships with our clients. 

Our Philosophy

Our Leadership Team

  • David de Wet

    Managing Director

    With over two decades in procurement and commercial delivery, he has strong experience across Estates, Facilities and clinical services. MCIPS and PRINCE2 qualified, he is known for clear governance, strategic thinking and practical outcomes. His approach ensures complex programmes are delivered with confidence, consistency and long-term value.

  • Jenny Kervarrecc

    Managing Partner - Operations

    She brings seventeen years of experience in procurement, programme management and operations. Her work strengthens EcoVate’s internal capability, supporting efficient systems, quality delivery and reliable governance. She focuses on structure, clarity and operational effectiveness across all client programmes.

  • Samm Parker

    Managing Partner - Consulting & Strategy

    With more than twenty-three years in public sector procurement, he specialises in complex, high-value programmes across Estates, Facilities and clinical categories. MCIPS qualified, he blends technical depth with a collaborative approach to deliver compliant, innovative and outcome-driven solutions.

  • Denise Phelan

    Managing Partner - Consulting & Skills Development


    She brings over twenty-two years of experience across Non-Clinical and Corporate procurement. As an MCIPS Chartered professional, she focuses on capability building, strategic sourcing and stakeholder engagement, delivering sustainable and commercially sound outcomes for clients.

At the heart of EcoVate is a team of specialists with hands-on experience across procurement, energy, estates, and healthcare. Our consultants have led and delivered projects for NHS Trusts and public sector organisations, combining strategic insight with practical delivery to help clients achieve sustainable, measurable outcomes.

The EcoVate Team

Head of Engineering

Fabien Kervarrec

Principal Engineer

Luke Ross

HR & Business Administrator

Anrea Scott - September

Accounts

Pam de Wet

Principal Consultant

Helen Lisle

Senior Consultant

Conor Allmond

Senior Consultant

Martin Gibson

Senior Consultant

Nicky Hay

Consultant

Anri Elsbury

Consultant

Divan van Zyl

Consultant

Kiah Bouwer

Consultant

Michelle Hodgkiss

Consultancy Team Coordinator

Sarah-Lee Swanepoel

Consultant

Sarah Campbell

Junior Consultant

Claire Andrews

Junior Consultant

Eloise Böning

Junior Consultant

Stacey Rhynas

Junior Consultant

Sanlia Botha

Data Scientist

Melinda Ross

Operations Coordinator

Danielle Gunning

Junior Consultant

Carmen Cullen

Junior Consultant

Chen Read

Interested in joining EcoVate? We’re always looking for passionate professionals to help us deliver practical, sustainable solutions across procurement, energy, estates, and healthcare.

 

Junior Consultant

Victoria Xaba

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