I have worked with a number of clients on a broad variety of projects in the energy sector, and have a good knowledge of industry processes and challenges. Here are a relevant selection of clients, case studies, references and articles about this work.
“I helped Elexon develop a new business strategy and proposition to strengthen its industry position” ELEXON is vital to the smooth operation of the wholesale electricity market, balancing and settling the transactions between all the electricity companies buying and selling electricity. They compare how much electricity generators and suppliers said they would produce or consume with actual[…]
“I’ve worked with E.ON on a large number of consulting, coaching and interim assignments over a period spanning several years.” E.ON UK is the UK business of the global power and gas business, is the second largest electricity retailer in the UK with a 24% market share. E.ON sells electricity and gas to consumer and business[…]
Iain is one of the best programme managers I have come across (and there have been a few). He has the right balance between detail and big picture focus. He understands how large corporations work and is comfortable providing appropriate challenge at senior board level. He has the tool kit, worn the t shirt and[…]
Iain was the lynchpin in leading the Powergen/E.ON Retail business ‘Formula for Growth’ cross-functional and strategic change initiative, which for 2007 resulted in our best Gross Margin and EBIT ever. A substantial amount of this success is due to Iain skilfully organising and driving our management team forward, including his ability to think laterally and[…]
Iain managed to line up a set of hybrid divisions and service units into a single unified change plan. He had enough force of intellect and personality to then keep the many competing stakeholders to that plan such that it delivered. That is the very point where most change plans fall apart, but ther was[…]
Iain joined me early in 2006 on the Consumer Leadership Team at Powergen, as interim Head of Change, following acquisition by E.ON AG, the global energy group. This was at a time of increasingly competitive conditions in the Energy markets, with retail margins under significant pressure. Iain brought a wealth of senior-level experience from low-margin[…]