Speakers

Why do you think emex is a valuable event and why is it important to you to be a part of the advisory board?

I've been involved with EMEX from the very beginning, and I've seen first-hand how influential it has been in shaping our sector. EMEX has played a real role in raising the profile of energy and sustainability professionals, elevating our roles, strengthening our credibility and helping the profession mature. This visibility and legitimacy has supported growth, skills development and diversification across the workforce which is fantastic to see! Being part of the advisor board matters to me because EMEX isn't just a showcase of technology, it's a place where practical experience, real challenges and honest conversations come together. As a board member I can be part of the team that ensures the event continues to stay relevant, reaches out to new audiences and continues to be genuinely useful for practitioners at all levels.

Is there a myth in industry that you'd like to bust?

I think one of the biggest myths in the industry is that installing smart tech will automatically deliver energy and carbon savings. There's still a belief that once systems are in place, whether it's a BMS, an analytics platform or AI tools, the hard work is done. In reality, without clear ownership, a skilled and engaged workforce and energy and carbon considerations embedded into every day decisions, those systems are often underutilised, performance drifts over time and anticipated energy and carbon savings quietly disappear. Technology is a powerful enabler, but it only delivers lasting impact when it's supported by a energy and carbon focussed organisational culture.