What's Happening?
BFY Group, a utility consultancy, has expanded its leadership team by appointing Mark Hewett as director and Chris Thoms as client director. Both individuals are former Capgemini experts with extensive experience in driving major transformation projects within the UK's energy and utilities sectors. They will lead BFY's networks team, focusing on helping energy networks adapt and deliver in the face of rapid changes such as regulatory pressure, decarbonization, and modernizing infrastructure. BFY Group, founded in 2004, works with 75% of the UK's energy retail market and transitioned to employee-ownership in 2025.
Why It's Important?
The appointments of Hewett and Thoms are significant as they bring proven leadership and expertise to BFY Group at a time when the energy sector faces substantial challenges. Their roles are crucial in supporting the industry's transition to a low-carbon future, which is a once-in-a-generation challenge. The energy sector is under pressure to meet regulatory, customer, and decarbonization goals simultaneously, and BFY's approach aims to turn strategy into delivery, providing meaningful and lasting results for clients.
What's Next?
BFY Group is expected to continue strengthening its focus on energy networks, leveraging the expertise of its new directors to navigate the challenges of regulatory pressure and infrastructure modernization. The company aims to support the industry in delivering reliable, low-carbon energy solutions, which will likely involve further strategic initiatives and partnerships.
