Meet the Advisory Board members of Utility Week Live 2025
Composed of top executives and thought leaders from across water, gas and power, the board is integral to Utility Week Live's strategic direction, exploring cutting-edge trends, innovations, and the industry's biggest challenges.
With decades of expertise in areas such as policy, engineering, infrastructure, retail, R&D, innovation, and more, our board members play a key role in shaping the award-winning Content Programme. Their involvement is critical in curating keynote speakers, panel discussions, and networking opportunities that align with the evolving needs of industry professionals like you.
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Jake is the Corporate Affairs Director at National Gas and leads a team responsible for the organisation’s external engagement with local communities, civil servants, politicians, and the media. He jo ... -
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Bill has been a transformative force in the energy sector since launching the company in 2003. With a mission to be both pro-pocket and pro-planet, Bill has steered Utilita from a humble kitchen table ... -
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Paul Hickey is the Managing Director of RAPID (Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development) which is a regulatory partnership between Ofwat, the Environment Agency and the Drinking ... -
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Chris began his career at Railtrack in 1996 and following a period as an official in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, joined the Go-Ahead Group, where he was Director of Operations, Thames Trains ... -
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H Mottram (CEO) joined the Board in 2010, when she was appointed as CEO of NWL and NWGL. Ms Mottram is a Non-Executive Director of Eurostar International Limited, Vice-Chair of the North East Local En ... -
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Marzia Zafar, Deputy Director of Digitalization and Innovation, Ofgem Marzia Zafar is a global leader in energy transition and disruptive technologies, with more than 25 years in the electric and natu ... -
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Mike Rose, Chief Executive, UKWIR Mike Rose is the Chief Executive Officer of UKWIR, leading and delivering vital research across the water cycle, nationally and internationally. With a proven track ... -
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Phil Jones, Chief Executive, Northern Powergrid Phil is the President and Chief Executive of Northern Powergrid and has been in the electricity distribution sector since 1993. He is a chartered electr ... -
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Dhara Vyas, Chief Executive, Energy UK Dhara joined Energy UK in 2021. She is an expert in energy consumer issues and the energy transition, and was named ‘Executive of the year’ at the 2023 Trade Ass ... -
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Lila is responsible for British Water’s strategic direction, representing the interests of UK water and wastewater supply chain companies together with wider stakeholders across the sector, through th ... -
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James Earl, CEO, Future Energy Networks James is an experienced energy sector leader and CEO of Future Energy Networks (FEN), a membership organisation representing the UK gas networks. He has spent w ... -
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Having been part of the team that established the organisation, Eric remains engaged with the Catapult as Executive Adviser. He is Professor of Practice in Energy Systems in the Faculty of Engineering ... -
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Oliver is experienced in whole energy systems, with knowledge gained in developing net zero pathways, technologies and customer propositions to mitigate climate change and optimise flexibly across gas ... -
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Lawrence was previously Chief Executive Officer of GIIA, the membership body for the world's leading institutional investors. Prior to his role with GIIA, Lawrence began working with Energy UK in 2011 ... -
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Hayley is the Co-founder of the Womens Utilities Network, a platform that supports and empowers women to advance their careers and contribute to the industry's diversity and inclusion. My mission is t ...
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UTILITY WEEK LIVE 2025'S CONTENT PROGRAMME LAUNCHES IN JANUARY 2025
// The Keynote Stage will explore how utilities can lead the change as they work with policymakers, regulators and customers to deliver the net zero transition, pollution-free waterways, and an infrastructure rollout on a once-in-a-generation scale.
// The award-winning Challenge Programme will provide frontline insight into the five core themes shaping the industry: Innovation, Smart Utilities, Sustainable Infrastructure, Energy Flexibility, and Customer Culture and Workforce.