Ahead of entries opening for Women in Utilities Awards 2026 in January, we invite you to join us for an exclusive interview with the host of the 2025 Women in Utilities Awards, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, and this year’s Allyship Award winner Liam O’Sullivan from SP Energy Networks who also won ‘Women’s Network of the Year’.

In this intimate webinar, we explore their personal stories of resilience, the challenges they’ve faced, and how they’ve turned adversity into impact.

From valuable experience to leadership insights, this is a unique opportunity to apply lessons from inspirational stories and in sector experience to your career and beyond and truly understand what it really takes to rise, lead, and thrive as a women in today’s utility sector.

What you’ll gain:

• Inspiration from lived experience
• Honest reflections on navigating personal and professional challenges
• Leadership insights from inside the utilities sector and beyond
• Practical strategies for building resilience and confidence in high-pressure environments
• A chance to look back on the Women in Utilities Awards and celebrate all of the brilliant achievements
• An exclusive first look at 2026 categories

Speakers:

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson

Liam O’Sullivan – Licence Director, SP Manweb (SP Energy Networks)
Liam O’Sullivan is the Licence Director for SP Manweb at SP Energy Networks, responsible for managing the electricity distribution network across North West England, North and Mid Wales. He began his career with ScottishPower in 2000, gaining extensive experience in both Retail and Networks businesses, including roles in Customer Collections, E-Commerce, Network Operations, Customer Connections, and Large Capital Investment Projects. Based in Prenton, Wirral, Liam has been with SP Energy Networks for over 24 years, holding senior positions such as District General Manager before becoming Licence Director in October 2020. His leadership combines operational excellence with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and inclusion, setting a benchmark for the energy sector.