Sallyann Blackett
Head of Volume Forecasting @E.ON
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Volume Forecasting @E.ON
Coventry, GB
Operating at the heart of E.ONs energy and energy-related purchasing and pricing activities, lead and manage a dedicated Volume Forecasting team, to produce accurate short term and long term gas and electricity forecasts for all E.ON UK’s retail customers, including all Asset segments.• Providing forward volume forecasts as the basis for all E.ON UK wholesale market commodity transactions and interactions in the imbalance market.• Providing forward volume forecast updates as the basis for all E.ON UK hedged position adjustments, including managing the overarching governance process. • Providing expertise and communicating understanding of customers’ energy demand and the associated volume risks.
EDUCATION
University of Nottingham
Mathematics and statistics, Maths
SKILLS
ABOUT SALLYANN BLACKETT
Leading the forecasting changes to incorporate nPower customers into the E.ON portfolio, and re-platform onto new systems at the same time. Stretching resources and timescales which has been a great development process for leadership skills.Managing Covid impacts on our portfolio and messaging the variances to senior leadership. Pleased to say our performance has held through very challenging forecasting periods!Strong gas industry experience with an excellent overview of the energy industry. I have strong communication and interpersonal skills. My excellent track record of delivering consulting assignments is built on these skills.•Good negotiation skills. Various projects have required me to convince clients of the need to implement politically sensitive solutions.•Strong statistical background and detailed knowledge of forecasting and modeling skills, put into practice throughout work for E.ON, xoserve, Transco and Cap Gemini.•Time management and prioritisation skills. I am used to prioritising team and project requirements to meet necessary targets.•Excellent presentation skills developed through regular presentations to industry forums, Ofgem and Retail senior management. In addition I have presented a number of papers to conferences including the Young OR conference and the OR Society conference, which have required presenting to larger audiences.•Ability to enthuse others and drive changes for the benefit of the businessSpecialties: energy, gas, utilities
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