Meet the Directors | Our Team | Vital Energi (2024)

Group Board

Gary Fielding Chairman

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 Whitelock Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

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.

Cécile Parker Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

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.

Nick Gosling Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)

Nick has over 25 years’ experience providing energy services to the public and private sectors. Previously the UK Regional Director at Dalkia and Energy Services Director at MITIE, Nick’s areas of expertise include project engineering, product and service development, energy procurement and asset management. His combination of operational and business expansion experience makes him ideally suited to the task of leading Vital's plans for transition into financed asset ownership and management.

Steven Daniels Non-Executive Director

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 Non-Executive Director

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.

North / Midlands / Scotland Management Team

Mike Cooke Managing Director

Tel: 07912 275 143
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Andrew Whitelock Commercial Director

Tel: 07971 337 792
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Scott Lutton Regional Director North and Scotland

Tel: 07341 563 454
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Andrew Wightman Pre-Construction Director

Tel: 07584 233 971
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Simon Jones Regional Manager

Tel: 07969 752 556
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David Wilkinson Design Director Pre Construction

Tel: 07813 655 735
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Lee Moran Design Director Operations

Tel: 07854 149 343
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Sean Black Director of SHEQ

London Management Team

Gerry Davies Regional Director (London)

Gerry has worked in network build and management for over 30 years, in telecoms, energy, utilities and renewables. He spent a decade and a half with Centrica and, prior to joining Vital Energi to lead our London team, Gerry was a board member for a private equity owned carve out from SSE.

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Paul Smith Commercial Director

Tel: 07812 355 282
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Tony Nash Pre-Construction Director

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.

Tel: 07736 055 493
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Elliott Sharpe Design Director

Elliott leads the design and CAD departments to deliver high quality design solutions that use the latest technologies to set new standards in best practice. 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

Tel: 07493 867 299
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Willem Bosman Technical Director

A Mechanical Engineer with over 20 years’ experience and a multidisciplinary building services background, Willem provides leadership to projects, emphasising technical soundness and resource efficiency. His holistic approach to constructing resilient, energy-efficient buildings and fixed building services stems from involvement from project inception through to building commissioning.

Tel: 07581 022 540
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Paul McIver Community Energy Director

Having been instrumental in the delivery of a variety of ESCo deals, including Battersea Power Station, Paul develops ESCo opportunities for Vital that play a pivotal role in the energy transition and net-zero carbon agenda. With a reputation for successful project management and minimising complexity, Paul also specialises in improving operational efficiency and prioritising consumer protection.

Tel: 07393 012 601
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James Davis Pre-Construction Director

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.

Tel: 07557 390 004
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Katy Lister Client Relationship Director

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.

Tel: 07557 432 156
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Sean Black Director of SHEQ

Tel: 01254 956 435
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Energy Solutions Management Team

Ashley Malin Managing Director

Tel: 01254 296 640
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Steve Black Account Director

Tel: 01254 296630
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Phil Mottershead Project Development Director

Tel: 01254 296 632
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Andrew Whitelock Commercial Director

Tel: 01254 296 023
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Paul Kay Project Director - Drakelow

Tel: 01254 296 048
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Andy Currie Commercial Structuring Director

Tel: 01254 296 645
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Chris Taylor Technical Development Director

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Chris Yeo Director of Low Carbon Solutions

Tel: 07393 460 887
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David O'Neill Operations Director

Tel: 02038 579741
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Dan Crayford Head of Legal

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Richard Buckley Head of Energy Optimisation

Tel: 01254 296 036
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Infrastructure (Heat Networks) Management Team

Ashley Walsh Managing Director

Tel: 07817 014 604
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Andrew Whitelock Commercial Director

Tel: 07971 337 792
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Dave Hutchinson Operations Director - Heat Networks

Tel: 07966 091 453
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Dan Wigglesworth Pre-Construction Manager

Tel: 07595 764 860
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Sean Black Director of SHEQ

Tel: 07392 868 107
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Energy & Asset Management Team

Mel Vasey Director of Energy & Asset Management

Tel: 07469 088 535
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Helen Ord Director of Customer Excellence

Tel: 07392 499 540
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Ian Spencer Associate Technical Director

Tel: 07818 596 833
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Brendan Clancy Customer Development Director

Tel: 07885 333 819
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Lee Chadwick HIU Design Engineer

Tel: 07866 267 612
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Lisa Wallis Metering & Billing Team Leader

Tel: 07393 015 117
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Glenn Harrison Business Development Executive

Tel: 0738 483 535
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Andrew Greenbank Operations Manager O&M

Tel: 07880 033 854
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Support Services

Jon Woan IT Director

Tel: 07717 154 106
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Ella Stokes People & HR Director

Tel: 07967 174 385
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Abby Whitelock Marketing & Communications Director

Tel: 07974 926 329
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Sean Black Director of SHEQ

Tel: 07392 868 107
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Anne Johnstone Head of ESG

Tel: 07795 098 733
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Paul Carberry Fleet & Facilities Manager

Tel: 07792 338 764
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