Jeff Whittingham
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Ivan K. Pedersen
I worked closely with Jeff in Ørsted’s B2B Management Team responsible for business development, sales, operations, and service in UK, Germany, Denmark, and Sweden. Jeff always contributed substantially to the overall B2B strategy and was a great support to the other country managers. I was then building Energy as a Service, a full-service I&C energy solutions business, from scratch. Jeff was a strong supporter, personally and via his team, and he involved himself in direct negotiation with strategic accounts. Thus, he and his sales organisation built the initial pipeline and secured first contracts for Energy as a Service. Jeff’s deep understanding of the UK B2B energy commodity and solutions markets combined with his ability to build high-performance sales organisations and leadership teams was definitely a game-changer in UK! Jeff excels in multiple disciplines, but first and foremost Jeff is a leader and a people manager. He has a keen eye for talent, building strong leadership teams and capable organisations. Jeff is data-driven and fact-based when developing and executing strategy. He has a very broad and deep understanding of UK B2B market, leveraging his market and competitor insights to sustain a competitive edge and creating winning bets in key customer engagements. Jeff is a very pleasant person to be around. He shoulders a lot and copes extremely well under pressure. He is very sociable with a good sense of humour, and if I had a change to work with Jeff again in the future, I would be delighted, and I can only give him my warmest recommendations!
Mikkel Sjølin Kiil
I worked with Jeff from 2014-18. Jeff is the rare combination of a great senior leader focused on industry, organizational culture and talent management while in depth with industry regulation and general understanding. This made Jeff a fantastic person to have on the team. Add to that that Jeff is a fantastic person and I can highly recommend Jeff. I personally really hope to work with Jeff again in the future!
Ivan K. Pedersen
I worked closely with Jeff in Ørsted’s B2B Management Team responsible for business development, sales, operations, and service in UK, Germany, Denmark, and Sweden. Jeff always contributed substantially to the overall B2B strategy and was a great support to the other country managers. I was then building Energy as a Service, a full-service I&C energy solutions business, from scratch. Jeff was a strong supporter, personally and via his team, and he involved himself in direct negotiation with strategic accounts. Thus, he and his sales organisation built the initial pipeline and secured first contracts for Energy as a Service. Jeff’s deep understanding of the UK B2B energy commodity and solutions markets combined with his ability to build high-performance sales organisations and leadership teams was definitely a game-changer in UK! Jeff excels in multiple disciplines, but first and foremost Jeff is a leader and a people manager. He has a keen eye for talent, building strong leadership teams and capable organisations. Jeff is data-driven and fact-based when developing and executing strategy. He has a very broad and deep understanding of UK B2B market, leveraging his market and competitor insights to sustain a competitive edge and creating winning bets in key customer engagements. Jeff is a very pleasant person to be around. He shoulders a lot and copes extremely well under pressure. He is very sociable with a good sense of humour, and if I had a change to work with Jeff again in the future, I would be delighted, and I can only give him my warmest recommendations!
Mikkel Sjølin Kiil
I worked with Jeff from 2014-18. Jeff is the rare combination of a great senior leader focused on industry, organizational culture and talent management while in depth with industry regulation and general understanding. This made Jeff a fantastic person to have on the team. Add to that that Jeff is a fantastic person and I can highly recommend Jeff. I personally really hope to work with Jeff again in the future!
Ivan K. Pedersen
I worked closely with Jeff in Ørsted’s B2B Management Team responsible for business development, sales, operations, and service in UK, Germany, Denmark, and Sweden. Jeff always contributed substantially to the overall B2B strategy and was a great support to the other country managers. I was then building Energy as a Service, a full-service I&C energy solutions business, from scratch. Jeff was a strong supporter, personally and via his team, and he involved himself in direct negotiation with strategic accounts. Thus, he and his sales organisation built the initial pipeline and secured first contracts for Energy as a Service. Jeff’s deep understanding of the UK B2B energy commodity and solutions markets combined with his ability to build high-performance sales organisations and leadership teams was definitely a game-changer in UK! Jeff excels in multiple disciplines, but first and foremost Jeff is a leader and a people manager. He has a keen eye for talent, building strong leadership teams and capable organisations. Jeff is data-driven and fact-based when developing and executing strategy. He has a very broad and deep understanding of UK B2B market, leveraging his market and competitor insights to sustain a competitive edge and creating winning bets in key customer engagements. Jeff is a very pleasant person to be around. He shoulders a lot and copes extremely well under pressure. He is very sociable with a good sense of humour, and if I had a change to work with Jeff again in the future, I would be delighted, and I can only give him my warmest recommendations!
Mikkel Sjølin Kiil
I worked with Jeff from 2014-18. Jeff is the rare combination of a great senior leader focused on industry, organizational culture and talent management while in depth with industry regulation and general understanding. This made Jeff a fantastic person to have on the team. Add to that that Jeff is a fantastic person and I can highly recommend Jeff. I personally really hope to work with Jeff again in the future!
Ivan K. Pedersen
I worked closely with Jeff in Ørsted’s B2B Management Team responsible for business development, sales, operations, and service in UK, Germany, Denmark, and Sweden. Jeff always contributed substantially to the overall B2B strategy and was a great support to the other country managers. I was then building Energy as a Service, a full-service I&C energy solutions business, from scratch. Jeff was a strong supporter, personally and via his team, and he involved himself in direct negotiation with strategic accounts. Thus, he and his sales organisation built the initial pipeline and secured first contracts for Energy as a Service. Jeff’s deep understanding of the UK B2B energy commodity and solutions markets combined with his ability to build high-performance sales organisations and leadership teams was definitely a game-changer in UK! Jeff excels in multiple disciplines, but first and foremost Jeff is a leader and a people manager. He has a keen eye for talent, building strong leadership teams and capable organisations. Jeff is data-driven and fact-based when developing and executing strategy. He has a very broad and deep understanding of UK B2B market, leveraging his market and competitor insights to sustain a competitive edge and creating winning bets in key customer engagements. Jeff is a very pleasant person to be around. He shoulders a lot and copes extremely well under pressure. He is very sociable with a good sense of humour, and if I had a change to work with Jeff again in the future, I would be delighted, and I can only give him my warmest recommendations!
Mikkel Sjølin Kiil
I worked with Jeff from 2014-18. Jeff is the rare combination of a great senior leader focused on industry, organizational culture and talent management while in depth with industry regulation and general understanding. This made Jeff a fantastic person to have on the team. Add to that that Jeff is a fantastic person and I can highly recommend Jeff. I personally really hope to work with Jeff again in the future!
Experience
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Sitigrid
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United Kingdom
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Utilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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Aug 2021 - Present
Sitigrid is a clean tech energy company that has developed a technology solution that will enable decarbonised, decentralised and digitised equitable local electricity markets. It has developed two compelling propositions for both B2B and B2C customers and has pulled together an impressive management team and group of strategic advisors. Sitigrid is a clean tech energy company that has developed a technology solution that will enable decarbonised, decentralised and digitised equitable local electricity markets. It has developed two compelling propositions for both B2B and B2C customers and has pulled together an impressive management team and group of strategic advisors.
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ChargeSync
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United Kingdom
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Non Executive Director
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Mar 2021 - Present
ChargeSync's vision of the future for energy is one where intelligent embedded batteries in our homes and business premises autonomously smooth demand, discharging during more expensive times, and charging during cheaper periods. In this way batteries will act (independent of solar panels) to reduce your electricity bill, make the energy you consume greener, and create a system that better matches power supply with demand. http://chargesync.com/ ChargeSync's vision of the future for energy is one where intelligent embedded batteries in our homes and business premises autonomously smooth demand, discharging during more expensive times, and charging during cheaper periods. In this way batteries will act (independent of solar panels) to reduce your electricity bill, make the energy you consume greener, and create a system that better matches power supply with demand. http://chargesync.com/
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Managing Director
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Apr 2012 - Present
Senior energy consultancy assignments including; 1. Consultancy support for Nottingham City Council's district heating network (Feb 2021 - present) 2. Completed commercial due diligence on two European energy suppliers 3. Enhanced UK market entry strategy project for a Northern European Energy supplier (2018) 4. Inenco interim assignment (energy consultancy) 2012 which led to a permanent position in 2013 5. Consultancy project for two Irish energy suppliers (2012) 6. Consultancy project for a big 6 energy supplier re B2B green deal and ECO (2012) Show less
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Robin Hood Energy
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United Kingdom
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Utilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer (interim)
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Dec 2019 - Jan 2021
1. Managed all aspects of this B2C and B2B energy company bringing operational and financial stability. 2. Part of the team that developed the future business strategy for the business which culminated in the sale of the customer base and orderly close down of the business. 3. Approved rapid digitisation initiatives to increase sales, increase customer satisfaction and decrease customer service costs. 1. Managed all aspects of this B2C and B2B energy company bringing operational and financial stability. 2. Part of the team that developed the future business strategy for the business which culminated in the sale of the customer base and orderly close down of the business. 3. Approved rapid digitisation initiatives to increase sales, increase customer satisfaction and decrease customer service costs.
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Orsted Energy Sales UK Ltd
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London, United Kingdom
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Managing Director
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Nov 2014 - Oct 2018
Headquartered in Denmark, Orsted Energy is a leading energy group in Northern Europe. The company is heavily investing in the transformation to renewable energy, and has developed more than one third of the total offshore wind capacity in Europe. In the UK, the company is the market leader in offshore wind, representing around 5% of all renewable generation and around 22% of offshore wind. Orsted Energy is also one of the largest energy suppliers to UK business, with a particular focus on renewable power and helping customers to become more energy efficient and sustainable. 1. Responsible for all aspects of the UK B2B energy supply business supplying gas and electricity. The business is the 3rd largest gas supplier and fastest growing electricity supplier in the UK I + C market 2. Responsible for differentiating the business in the highly competitive and commoditised energy market with the supply of 'premium free' green electricity and innovative demand side response services 3. Building a UK energy services business to provide complete energy solutions including CHP, Batteries, Bio-mass boilers and solar coupled with market leading energy market price optimisation and demand response services 4. Re-engineering the business across all disciplines from sales, middle office and operations to improve competitiveness Show less
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Sales and Medium Enterprises Director
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Jan 2011 - Apr 2012
1. Responsible for the largest UK B2B energy sales operation for the acquisition and retention of SMEs.2. Responsible for the B2B Connections and Metering business.3. Managerial responsibilty for over 600 people.
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Energy Services and Medium Enterprises Director
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Oct 2007 - Dec 2010
1. Director of BGB during a phase of significant profit growth. 2. Established and managed the BGB Energy Services business (including 3 successful acquisitions).3. Responsible for the B2B SMART meter roll-out (to 150k meters).4. Established and managed a new high value customer segment called Medium Enterprises (t/o circa £500 million). 5.Managerial responsibility for over 600 people.
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United Utilities Contract Solutions
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Warrington
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Strategy and Marketing Director
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May 2005 - Sep 2007
1. Responsible for strategy development, business planning and I + C sales. 2. Responsible for the successful disposal of two non-core businesses (the liquid waste and facilities management businesses). 1. Responsible for strategy development, business planning and I + C sales. 2. Responsible for the successful disposal of two non-core businesses (the liquid waste and facilities management businesses).
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RWE Trading Direct
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Leeds and London
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Managing Director
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Sep 2000 - Jul 2004
1. Built and managed the RWE Trading Direct Supply Business (now known as Engie Energy Services). 2. Programme Director for the integration of the RWE and Innogy Trading operations. 3. Member of the RWE AG Innogy acquisition team 1. Built and managed the RWE Trading Direct Supply Business (now known as Engie Energy Services). 2. Programme Director for the integration of the RWE and Innogy Trading operations. 3. Member of the RWE AG Innogy acquisition team
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British Energy
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Utilities
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100 - 200 Employee
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Retail Trading Manager
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Apr 1994 - Aug 2000
1. Established and managed the British Energy electricity supply business. 2. Key Account Manager (wholesale trading origination deals) for strategic relationships with two UK Regional Electricity Companies 1. Established and managed the British Energy electricity supply business. 2. Key Account Manager (wholesale trading origination deals) for strategic relationships with two UK Regional Electricity Companies
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Education
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1983 - 1987
University of Derby
BSc in Power Engineering, Heavy Power Engineering
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