We’re delighted to announce that Jo Butlin has joined Thrive as Non-Executive Director and Chair Designate, after spending a quarter of a century leading and operating energy businesses across the country including roles at E.ON UK, SmartestEnergy and Utilyx.

Using her vast knowledge of the sector, Jo set up her own consulting company, EnergyBridge Limited in 2017, to help businesses and investors navigate the evolving energy market. Her experience will prove extremely beneficial as we move forwards with net zero, continuing our mission to build new clean energy projects across the UK, reduce carbon emissions and tackle the climate emergency.

As well as her role as Chair of Ofgem’s Electricity System Operator (ESO) Performance Panel, Jo is Chair of the Board at The Energy Consortium (TEC), which is focused on helping the higher education sector to effectively manage its energy and carbon costs. She is also a member of the ICAEW’s Energy and Resources Group, National Grid ESO’s Power Responsive Steering Committee and a founder member of the Women’s Utilities Network (WUN), a not-for-profit which supports women working in the utilities industries to connect, support, develop and encourage one another.