Our experienced board and leadership team
The board
Andrew is an experienced private equity investor and senior strategy leader specialising in supporting businesses through periods of significant scaling, transformation and M&A. Andrew is a qualified accountant and, after roles in corporate finance and corporate recovery, focused on private equity as a Managing Director of the RBS Special Opportunities Fund LLP. In 2012 Andrew joined Dixons Retail Group plc as Group Strategy Director to lead strategy and M&A. Andrew played a leading role in the merger with Carphone Warehouse plc, subsequently becoming Integration Director and interim CEO of the services division, as well as continuing to lead all strategy and M&A work for the enlarged group. Andrew is currently Executive Chairman of Hunter Boot Limited.
Harvey co-founded eLight and is a proven technology entrepreneur, who has achieved a number of successful exits of businesses over the last 15 years across a variety of different sectors: software, the internet, ecommerce and hospitality. In 2000, Harvey founded The Hot Group Plc (‘THG’), which listed on AIM in 2002 and which he led on a successful consolidation of the online recruitment market, through a buy and build strategy, before leading the sale to Trinity Mirror in 2006. Harvey was Investment Director for Scottish Enterprise at Design LED between 2015 and 2019.
Crispin has over 20 years of experience in strategy, M&A and investments, and continues to be instrumental in developing and executing the eEnergy Group strategy. Crispin played a pivotal role in the acquisition of UtilityTeam and Beond Group’s combined energy supply-side services, strengthening eEnergy Group as a Net Zero-as-a- Service partner. Previous roles include at Dixons Carphone, Duke Street, and Royal Bank Equity Finance (both private equity investment businesses) and PwC where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant.
Following over 14 years as an investment banker at leading City institutions including UBS Warburg and Deutsche Bank, including as the Managing Director responsible for the energy and utilities industries, Nigel spent 15 years as Chief Financial Officer or Chief Executive Officer of a number of private and public companies. In addition to the Company,
Nigel is currently a Non-Executive Director of BlackRock Throgmorton plc and several AIM listed companies including DeepVerge plc and Location Sciences plc.
John first joined Luceco in 1997, ascending to the role of Chief Executive Officer in 2005. John’s strategic vision was instrumental in leading the original management buyout of Luceco from a listed PLC in 2000, followed by a secondary buyout in partnership with EPIC Investment Partners LLP (formerly EPIC Private Equity LLP) in 2005. Under his leadership, the Group expanded its operations in China, demonstrating John’s ability to drive international growth and operational excellence. Before embarking on his successful corporate journey, John began his career with Knox D’Arcy Management Consultants, after graduating from the University of Oxford with a degree in Economics. His appointment to eEnergy’s Board is a testament to his distinguished career and his expertise in guiding companies through periods of growth and transformation.
Gary is a chartered engineer. He brings considerable strategic experience having worked in the energy and carbon sector and supports the Group Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director. His career has included a variety of executive leadership roles guiding businesses through organic growth and Pan-European expansion, acquisitions and trade sales. He was MD of EnergyQuote JHA, one of the largest energy consultants acquired by Accenture, and MD of Energy and Carbon Management, acquired by Inspired Energy plc, and currently operates as Executive Chairman for UDIntel.
Leadership Team
As Chief People Officer, Louisa works closely with the Executive Team and senior leadership teams to ensure that culture, wellbeing and the employee experience is a top priority at eEnergy. Prior to joining the company, Louisa spent a long career in the telecommunications industry, and most recently worked for Colt Technology Services where she undertook several roles including Chief of Staff to the CEO and Vice President for Culture, Change and Diversity and was responsible for delivering tangible change across the company’s global organisation. In 2015, she graduated from Harvard Business School’s General Management Program and is currently also a Trustee for The Avenues Youth Project, a West London charity that gives hope and opportunities to children and young people.
David is an internationally experienced and proven technology leader in the industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), energy management, and connected lighting sectors. With a career marked by leadership roles across significant international businesses, he has served as Executive Vice President, Northern Europe of ABB’s Electrification business division, President and CEO for Philips Lighting (UK and Ireland), and in strategic positions with Rockwell Automation (UK and Ireland) and Schneider Electric (Sweden and Romania). Notably, David has also been a former Chairman of eEnergy, demonstrating his versatility and leadership in the energy sector. His expertise extended into the electric vehicle (EV) charging industry as the former Chief Sales Officer and Member of the Executive Board for Tritium, a global manufacturer of EV charging solutions, showcasing his commitment to advancing sustainable technologies. David holds an MBA and a degree in electronic engineering and physics, underpinning his technical and strategic capabilities in navigating and leading through the complexities of modern technological landscapes.
Neil is a proven business leader with over 20 years of experience in a variety of businesses from start-ups to large corporates. Previous roles include Sales Director at Trinity Mirror Digital Recruitment and in 2008 Neil led the EMAP digital recruitment strategy and transformation from print to online. Before joining as MD of eCharge, Neil was Managing Director of Moneyexpert one of the UK’s leading price comparison sites.
Rob is a highly experienced energy executive who has held senior management and Board roles. He brings a wealth of global energy experience to eEnergy where he is instrumental in developing our energy products and services. He was COO for Pan-European Energy Consultancy, EnergyQuote JHA. Based in five countries, Rob led the businesses operations and technology development, driving the expansion of client services into 22 countries. Acquired by Accenture in 2015, Rob led the operational and technology integrations, while developing global service delivery across additional countries over five years.
Delvin has over 25 years of experience in the energy sector having worked for some of the UK’s largest utilities companies. Among other roles Delvin has previously been Head of Energy Services for EDF, supporting their customers in delivering cash and carbon savings, and CEO of Anesco, an energy efficiency solutions company. He was CEO of UtilityTeam from 2019 until it was acquired by eEnergy in September 2021 when he assumed responsibility for the enlarged Energy Management division.