Jon Sankey
Head of Business Development @Vattenfall
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Business Development @Vattenfall
Bristol, GB
Responsible for driving the growth of Vattenfall’s Heat Network in Bristol. Jon sits within a dedicated Vattenfall Bristol team with extensive experience of developing city-scale heat networks in Bristol, elsewhere in the UK and abroad.In January 2023, Vattenfall Heat UK acquired Bristol Heat Networks Ltd and is working with Bristol City Leap to expand the existing heat network, develop new networks, and ultimately interconnect them to create a single Bristol Heat Network – serving the local community with reliable, low-carbon heat. Working with developers, local authorities, and housing associations, Vattenfall Heat UK is driving the transition towards low-carbon heating. We bring investment, unrivalled know-how, and a track record of experience to design and deliver large-scale, resilient district heating networks that achieve low-carbon heat, create jobs and boost the local economy while delivering heat to customers at an affordable price. Serving more than two million customers on heat networks across Europe, we\'re bringing the Vattenfall Heat experience to the UK, enabling fossil-free living within one generation.
EDUCATION
University of Exeter
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Politics
Bishop Wordsworth's Grammar School
A Levels, Politics, History, Geography and Communication Studies
Sheffield Hallam University
Master of Arts - MA, History
ABOUT JON SANKEY
In January 2023, Vattenfall Heat UK acquired Bristol Heat Networks Ltd and is working with Bristol City Leap to expand the existing heat network, develop new networks, and ultimately interconnect them to create a single Bristol Heat Network – serving the local community with reliable, low-carbon heat. About JonStrategy and innovation manager with a proven track record in commercial and technical ideation, project development and leadership. Extensive commercial experience in the finance and energy sectors, relied upon and drafted in by management for the most challenging projects. Competent innovator with a knack for horizon scanning, understanding the direction of travel and bringing people and organisations together to spark new thinking, solutions and improvement.A highly analytical, critical, commercial and adaptable team player, adept at strategic thinking and managing change and innovation. Questioning the status quo, providing management with information and insight into their business performance, prospects and guiding businesses in improving processes, services and systems through evidence-based analysis. Used to navigating complex organisations and large networks of internal and external stakeholders, partners and suppliers to drive change under pressure. Most noted strength is client-driven innovation, being practically minded (professionally and personally), using a disruptive, curious and experimental approach to finding a solution to any problem, bringing people together, getting buy-in and executing on it. Known for a strong work ethic and as being a competent, personable communicator and negotiator.Areas of expertise include banking and international finance, the energy supply industry (heat networks, energy trading/services, flexibility and local energy markets), low-carbon heat and mobility. Well-connected across the energy, utilities and EV charging industries, Bristol/South West government and community organisations.Passionate about equality, the environment, a just transition and climate justice, an active promoter of positive change in the workplace and society at large.Treasurer, Board of Directors of Bristol Energy Network and member of the Bristol Advisory Committee on Climate Change
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