Ideas to actions

Actions to solutions

Our team's unified effort consistently achieves innovative high-quality results.

Ideas to actions

Actions to solutions

Our team's unified effort consistently achieves innovative high-quality results.

Our Mission

We aim to deliver scalable, cutting-edge wave energy solutions that drive sustainable power generation and ensure water resilience in global Blue Economies. By tackling critical energy and water security challenges, we create high-impact investment opportunities that deliver long-term value and environmental benefits. 

Our Mission

We aim to deliver scalable, cutting-edge wave energy solutions that drive sustainable power generation and ensure water resilience in global Blue Economies. By tackling critical energy and water security challenges, we create high-impact investment opportunities that deliver long-term value and environmental benefits. 

Our team

We’re a tight-knit team of seasoned offshore energy veterans and global ocean energy experts, transforming deep industry knowledge into cutting-edge wave energy solutions across New Zealand, Australia, and the U.S.—not just understanding the technology, but building it to power real-world energy and water needs, turning visionary ideas into ocean-powered reality.

Peter Jannings

CEO

With over 40 years in industrial engineering and more than two decades in senior leadership, our CEO is a seasoned expert in renewable energy, known for driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and innovation across Australia and New Zealand.

Stephanie Thornton

General Manager

With over 15 years of international experience, Stephanie is an accomplished ocean energy leader dedicated to advancing ocean energy solutions. As Azura’s General Manager, she’s responsible for the direction of all company initiatives, combining deep industry expertise, start-up agility, and program delivery certification with a passion for driving climate-resilient, blue economy growth.

Armin Howard

Intercompany Engineering Manager

Armin is an experienced technology manager with many years of demonstrable success in commercial, operational, and business development. He’s a hands-on team leader, proven at quickly evaluating and prioritizing critical issues and opportunities, and developing effective technology strategies.

Michael Byrne

Head of Operations (Australia)

Michael combines substantial technical expertise with over 20 years of international experience in business and project development . His experience bridges engineering and business functions, building on the principals of sustainability and long-term commercial goals

Derek Shotbolt

Design Engineer

With over 15 years’ experience in the wave energy industry and over 30 years of developing state-of-the-art hydraulic systems and controls, Derek is the Head Design Engineer for the Azura project responsible for research and development.

Our Delivery Partners

Azura is bringing together an exclusive network of vetted experts to form high-impact teams to deliver our customer-driven initiatives.

Engineering Solutions
Engineering Consultancy
Communications and Graphic Design
Maritime design and Technical Consultancy
Energy, Climate and Bio-circularity Consultancy
Planning and Environmental Assessment Consultancy
Sustainable Energy Innovation and Advisory Support
Clean Energy Project Development and Consultancy

Our Strategic Partners

Azura is bringing together an exclusive network of vetted experts to form high-impact teams to deliver our customer-driven initiatives.

Engineering Solutions
Engineering Consultancy
Communications and Graphic Design
Maritime design and Technical Consultancy
Energy, Climate and Bio-circularity Consultancy
Planning and Environmental Assessment Consultancy
Sustainable Energy Innovation and Advisory Support
Clean Energy Project Development and Consultancy