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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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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Rachel joined Octopus Energy in 2021, bringing with her a wealth of knowledge following more than two decades of experience in energy regulation. Rachel’s remit is to create the regulations and market ... -
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James Earl, CEO, Future Energy Networks James is Chief Executive of a newly formed energy industry membership organisation called ‘Future Energy Networks’ or ‘FEN’. FEN has been formed following the e ... -
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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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James joined the Commission as Chief Executive in May 2020. Previously, James was Director, Digital Infrastructure at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS), responsible for advisin ... -
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Bill Bullen, CEO, Utilita Bill Bullen has overseen the company’s growth from kitchen table start-up to one of the UK’s most innovative independent energy suppliers. An engineering graduate of the Un ... -
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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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After a career spanning over 20 years working for major international organisations, Chris joined E.ON in 2014 where he undertook a number of leadership roles both in the UK and internationally before ... -
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As CEO of SP Energy Networks – Nicola Connelly leads all transmission and distribution network activity across Central and Southern Scotland, North and Mid Wales, Cheshire, and Merseyside. She is resp ...
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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.