Welcome to the most forward-thinking renewable energy company on the planet

Planet-U began with me. In 2018 I was growing increasingly frustrated with the energy market. I’d already left university early to develop an energy demand versus weather pattern algorithm which I sold to Goldman Sachs. But I felt passionately that providers were failing to get the message across to industry. Namely, modern renewable technology wasn’t just good for the environment but good for business too. So, I set up Planet-U, recruited a talented set of like-minded individuals and began to change things. The result is what you see today. I firmly believe the services we offer can benefit every business and, ultimately, the planet.

Energy is not my middle name (because that would be a little weird!) but it probably should be. I’ve been in the energy business ever since I can remember. I cut my teeth working for the world’s largest supplier and have relished every minute since. Today, I’m probably the most experienced member of the Planet-U team, and I love the way it’s shaking the industry up. Away from all things full of energy, l’m a Leeds United Supporter (no pun intended!) and can’t wait to use my season ticket when the stadium reopens again.

Before I joined Planet-U, I was on the board of directors at one of Yorkshire’s award-winning marketing agencies. I’ve worked with some of the UK’s biggest brands and retailers including Asda, Greggs, White Company, Cloud Nine and Great Lengths. My passion for really making an impact came from leading on developing Asda’s first every sustainable and recyclable store (in Middleton, Leeds). I saw the impact that big businesses could make to the environment and I wanted to do more. I go by a few different nicknames but changed it by deed poll a few years ago, bet you can’t guess from what…

I’ve always liked seeing if there’s a better way to do something. That's why, after cutting my teeth in electrical engineering and the solar industry, I set up Heatsource Direct with my brother Chris in 2016. Recently, we became part of the Planet-U family, and I couldn’t be happier. Bizarrely, I’ve been run over by cars twice in my life. But don’t worry, I’m fine, and rest assured, I’m much better at finding you the right deal than I am at crossing the road!

After initially training as a teacher, I ran away to the renewable energy market, and haven’t marked any homework since! With my brother Tom, we set up an energy company that recently joined forces with Planet-U. Fortunately, Tom and I don't squabble at work (well, not much). I’m genuinely passionate about what renewables can do, and I’m proud that I’ve helped achieve a kwh saving of over 5 million, and am eager to achieve more. I’m also proud of the fact that I appeared in the BBC TV quiz show “Eggheads” but not, alas, my team’s final result!

I’ve always been in the energy business. I kicked off my career as a telesales executive before working my way up to Head of Sales at a power company. Then, I swapped selling for selecting as the Head of HR and Recruitment at Planet-U. When I’m not drafting contracts and helping the team develop, I have my hands full looking after Pablo and Bielsa, my two much-loved cats. I have to say nothing much phases me - apart from my phobia about pre-packaged sandwiches. No, don’t ask me why!