Electricity North West Limited Ian Smyth to be appointed as CEO (5705J)
27 Aprile 2022 - 3:00PM
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Electricity North West Limited
27 April 2022
Electricity North West Limited (the Company)
issued by the Company
27/04/2022
Ian Smyth to be appointed as Chief Executive Officer of
Electricity North West Limited (the Company)
COMPANIES WITH LISTED DEBT
The Board of Directors of Electricity North West Limited is
pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Smyth as Chief Executive
Officer. Ian will succeed Peter Emery, who announced earlier this
month that he wished to step down once a suitable successor had
been identified. Ian is expected to join the Electricity North West
Limited Board and take up the CEO post later in the year. Peter
Emery will remain as CEO until this transition completes.
Ian brings over 25 years of experience working within major UK
and international utilities. His experience has spanned
electricity, water and gas. Ian is a widely experienced senior
executive with a strong operational, commercial and financial track
record across his career. He joins from UK Power Networks (UKPN)
the UK's largest electricity Distribution Network Operator. Ian is
an Executive Member of UKPN and responsible for UKPN Services the
business that delivers critical services to the largest national
infrastructure projects and UK organisations including Heathrow,
Gatwick and Stanstead airports, High Speed 1, Canary Wharf and
London Underground.
Alistair Buchanan, Chairman of the Company, commented;
"Ian brings an established track record of delivering value and
customer service for all stakeholders. The Board believes that Ian
is a great fit for Electricity North West Limited and is well
qualified to lead the business into ED2, its next business plan
phase leading and facilitating the switch of the North West to a
low carbon economy in an efficient and cost effective manner. "
"Ian will be building forward on the legacy of Peter Emery and I
would also like to thank Peter again for his outstanding
contribution to Electricity North West over the past six years.
During his tenure, Peter led Electricity North West Limited to
become a leading DNO with significant improvements in safety,
reliability, customer satisfaction and efficiency. The unique
approach to innovation is evidenced in the successful CLASS and
Smart Street technologies, and reflected in its ED2 business plan
submission, which builds upon the Company's commitment to
stakeholder engagement."
Sion Jones, Chief Operating Officer, Equitix, the Company's lead
shareholder commented;
"On behalf of the Board, I wish to welcome Ian to the Company.
With Ian's leadership the Company will continue to strive to
improve its performance and provide the best possible service to
our customers and stakeholders in the North West and ensure we
continue to provide the highest standards of reliability and
safety."
Ian Smyth said: "Electricity North West Limited is a strong
business operating in a sector which has a critical role to play
for the people and economy of the North West. The rich diversity of
Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cumbria is evidenced in the
ambitious plans for their green transition and reflected in their
net zero targets. I am looking forward to supporting these
stakeholders in achieving their goals and ambitions. Delivering a
safe, reliable, efficient service will be our primary focus in
these challenging times and will deliver a solid platform which
individuals and businesses can rely on."
Any queries should be directed to Electricity North West's press
office by email at pressoffice@enwl.co.uk.
Address: Electricity North West Limited, Borron Street,
Stockport, SK1 2JD
Phone: 0844 209 1957
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