Gary began his career working for multi-national companies in the construction industry delivering major projects across the North West. After 15 years cultivating his commercial & entrepreneurial skills, he set up his own construction services business. His clients included a major power company where he supervised the commercial side of the district energy business. His belief in developing long-term partnerships with customers and suppliers has been instrumental in Vital Energi’s success.
Ian has over 30 years’ experience in the construction industry and a strong record of managing growth. He began his career working for a leading international engineering firm before moving into the commercial management of civil engineering projects then making the transition into project management where he developed his commercial awareness and problem solving skills. At Vital Energi Ian oversees all contractual, operational and financial matters to ensure the successful growth of the company.
Two-time winner of the Industrial Engineering CFO of the Year award and with over 25 years’ experience, Cécile has a wealth of global experience gained at board level within several multinational companies. She has implemented many strategic business initiatives to create customer focus both externally and internally whilst delivering financial impact, and plays an integral role in developing our business strategy to support our continued growth.
Mike is a Managing Director driving successful renewable and low-carbon projects across the UK. He ensures strategic delivery, innovation, and risk management whilst supporting clients' net zero goals. Known for his technical and commercial expertise, he enhances Vital Energi’s business model, strengthens partnerships, and leads ESG initiatives, including our Climate Education programme.
With almost 30 years’ experience in sales within the integrated multi-utilities energy services sector, Ashley is responsible for developing complex energy projects incorporating the latest renewable technologies for public and private sector organisations across the UK. Having successfully secured PSDS funding totalling £337.6m to deliver projects clients, he strives for success and encourages his team to consistently deliver commercial and environmental solutions.
Steven is an experienced executive with a demonstrable track record of driving growth in private equity backed businesses. With over 25 years’ experience in technology, telecoms and energy sectors, Steven currently sits on the board of a number of private equity backed energy and software businesses.
Gary Le Sueur is a founding partner of clean energy investment firm Corran Capital and a former co-founding partner of Scottish Equity Partners. He has significant investment experience in clean energy, sustainability, and environmental sectors. Gary also worked in corporate law, then at Deutsche Morgan Grenfell and National Australia Bank. He has played a key role in over 50 venture capital and infrastructure investments and exits, and has extensive fundraising and investor relations experience.
Progressing from Apprentice to Director, Paul combines hands-on construction and engineering knowledge with strong commercial acumen. He leads contract negotiation, procurement, surveying and risk management across build and O&M projects, including Battersea Power Station, Barking Riverside and LVHN.
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Driven by delivering sustainable and cost-effective energy solutions, Tony specialises in winning work and project managing MEP services. With over 25 years’ experience in the construction industry, he has led successful bids across the hospital, school and Local Authority sectors and his strong leadership and project management skills ensure projects are aligned with client needs and expectations.
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Focused on innovation and sustainability, Elliott develops dynamic solutions to drive continuous improvement and energy efficiency, and his reputation for achieving high levels of client confidence is unrivalled within the business.
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An expert in the contract management of multiple projects, James is client-focused and his collaborative, analytical approach ensures success. Continually evaluating the potential of new technologies and lucrative installation methods, James is responsible for the management of all preconstruction tasks, ensuring design, procurement and planning is scheduled and timescales are adhered to.
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With over 20 years’ experience within the energy industry, Katy is dedicated to providing our clients with the highest possible levels of service on their transition to net zero, through the provision of ESCo services.
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Rob leads Vital Community Energi, Vital’s specialist heat supply and ESCo business; developing, acquiring and operating long-term heat network interests. With over 30 years’ experience in energy and major infrastructure, he brings strong commercial, operational and regulatory expertise, focused on sustainable ESCo arrangements, customer outcomes and resilient heat network performance.
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Katy is a Client Relationship Director with extensive heat network sector experience, supporting UK clients with commercially focused O&M and ESCo solutions. She builds long-term partnerships, aligns operational, technical and commercial objectives, and supports mobilisation, contract management, performance improvement and strategic development across complex portfolios, delivering reliable, customer-focused long-term value.
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Elliott combines heat network engineering expertise with experience in strategy, commercial development and low-carbon infrastructure delivery. With strong knowledge of policy, regulation and energy markets, he helps shape long-term energy solutions, putting customers at the centre to create heat networks that are low carbon, reliable, affordable and better for users.
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Anna has more than 20 years’ experience in community-focused infrastructure, supporting Vital Community Energi’s heat network and low-carbon projects. She brings commercial expertise in partnerships, risk management and contract strategy, helping deliver resilient, affordable and future-ready energy solutions for communities, residents and local stakeholders.
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Danielle brings a strong analytical and commercial perspective to complex infrastructure projects. She has lead commercial research and analysis on multiple heat networks across the UK. At Vital Community Energi, she is responsible for financial modelling and commercial analysis in heat network tenders and development opportunities.
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With more than 15 years’ experience in the district energy sector, Veronica specialises in developing and optimising district energy solutions for city centre and residential schemes. Her expertise spans project inception through to operation and expansion, combining technical and commercial modelling to deliver practical, commercially viable energy strategies.
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