Duncan Sedgwick

Duncan Sedgwick is chairman of the energy practice at UK lobbying firm Westbourne Communications. He joined in 2012.

Background

According to his current biography on Westbourne's website Sedgewick

has worked in the energy sector for nearly 40 years. He joined the industry whilst it was still in public ownership and experienced the many years of change as it went through privatisation in 1990 and the start of full competition in 1998. He has worked in all areas including retail and networks and has occupied a number of senior management roles with large companies including the Customer Service Director of East Midlands Electricity, Director Retail Mass Markets of Powergen and Director of Business Transformation with E.ON.

In 2003 he was approached to become the inaugural CEO of the Energy Retail Association establishing the Association from a standing start to become a significant organisation,having to deal with both the media and government on a very regular basis. The industry became the focus of much attention during his time at the helm and he led significant initiatives in areas such as selling, billing, complaints and smart metering. Duncan decided to move on in 2008 and became CEO of Secure Electrans a Chester-based payment and technology company. In 2009 he started a classic portfolio career acting as a strategic adviser and Non-Executive Director to a number of companies and organisations.

He has been Chairman of AIM listed Nviro Cleantech plc and is NED of AIM listed Vphase plc and Engage Consulting as well as advising a number of others both inside and outside the sector. He was previously Chairman of the Learning & Skills Council in Nottinghamshire, Chairman of the Citizens Advice Bureau East Midlands and Chairman of Race for Opportunity within the East Midlands.

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