Having qualified as an accountant, Louise spent the first 25 years of her career in various finance roles before making the move into general management in 2019. With more than 20 years in the energy sector, she has held a number of senior leadership positions within Centrica and SmartestEnergy, most recently as CEO of SmartestEnergy Business. She holds an MBA from London Business School and is currently completing a Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching at Henley Business School.

In 2026, Louise took the leap into independence, founding LCM Advisory Ltd to work with boards, leadership teams and senior executives across the energy and wider regulated sectors. She brings a broad range of financial, operational and commercial skills to her advisory, NED and executive coaching work , all shaped by real experience of driving performance and growth in a fast-moving and complex market.

A firm believer that great results start with great culture, Louise has always placed people at the heart of how she leads. She knows from experience that when individuals feel supported, valued and given room to grow, organisations perform better and she brings that same conviction to her advisory and coaching work, helping leaders build environments where people genuinely thrive.

Louise has two older children and lives in South Oxfordshire, where she and her husband enjoy walking the dogs through the Oxfordshire countryside and keeping the local food and drink scene very much in business!

There is never a dull moment! The energy industry never sits still! Whether it’s market shifts, regulatory change or the pace of the transition, there is always something new to navigate. It’s a complex world which means you never stop learning, and I genuinely love that. After 20 years, it still keeps me on my toes.