I’m unashamed energy geek with a passion for helping organisations on a net zero journey. I work as a consultant, allowing me to bring together my varied experiences from nearly two decades in the energy industry.

Starting my career at a FTSE100 vertically integrated energy company allowed me to see everything from retail to trading up close. I spent 10 years working to deliver energy policy and regulation that balanced positive customer outcomes in a sustainable commercial landscape. Working with regulatory and statutory bodies, competitors, and customers I negotiated, persuaded and sought outcomes achieved by consensus.

Since then I’ve worked for SMEs, really enjoying the dynamism that smaller businesses bring to some of society’s biggest challenges. I’ve been a company director, helped run companies, led departments and teams, set and managed budgets, hired and developed talent of all experience levels, while achieving demanding commercial targets.

I’m really interested in diversity and inclusion, and particularly around Disability. In 2017 I set up an employee disability and wellbeing network, and have been involved in a range of schemes ever since.

I’ve benefited a lot from mentoring relationships, as a mentor and mentee. The best relationships act as a mirror and catalyst for both parties’ careers. I’ve been fortunate enough to have had a varied career to date. I want to use that experience to help other people who might be interested.