Steve James
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
As Co-Founder and CEO, Steve is responsible for the strategic direction which has seen us cement our presence in the British SME energy sector. Under his leadership, we have grown into a profitable and established business, now serving over 45,000 customers through embracing a combined people-centric and technology-driven approach whilst always prioritising our customers.Ed Binder
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
As CFO, Ed has driven financial performance through managing risk and supporting strategic initiatives that have strengthened our financial health and competitiveness. He manages our financial operations ,continuously refining processes to improve efficiency and deliver faster, more seamless service to our customers.Daljeet Kaur
Operations Director
Daljeet provides strategic leadership across our operational functions, driving efficiency, scalability, and performance. Her leadership has been crucial in establishing high operational and service standards, strengthening our position as a leading provider in the business energy sector.Dave Soper
Commercial Director
Dave has been instrumental in shaping and executing our commercial and risk strategies, enabling the business to offer competitive and sustainable alternatives to traditional energy suppliers. Through strategic partnerships and forward-looking market analysis, he provides critical leadership that supports our growth agenda and strengthens our position in an evolving energy market.Michelle Coull
Sales Director
Michelle has implemented innovative sales strategies that have driven sustainable growth since our inception. She has built and led a high-performing internal sales team while establishing and nurturing strategic third-party partnerships, significantly expanding our market reach and solidifying our position as a leading supplier in the SME energy sector.Zoe Mortimer
Head of Human Resources
Zoe has been integral to the establishment and evolution of our HR function, bringing strategic leadership across people management, HR operations, and employee engagement. Her work has been central to fostering a culture where talent is developed and empowered. With a strong commitment to wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion, she drives initiatives that promote a high-performing, collaborative, and inclusive workplace.Geoff Hemmings
General Counsel
Geoff's expertise in legal affairs helps us to navigate complex legal and regulatory landscapes, supporting our strategic initiatives. He oversees all legal matters, ensuring legal compliance and effective risk management.Alana Spalding
Head of Service Delivery
Alana oversees our service operations, leading the development and execution of strategies to elevate service quality. She directs customer support teams, ensuring swift resolution of queries and driving continuous improvements in operational efficiency, all aimed at delivering an outstanding customer experience.Andy Dayus
Renewables Director
Andy brings extensive expertise across gas and electricity operational and commercial management, with deep knowledge in metering, billing, industry settlement, and contract management. Most recently, his focus has expanded to include key areas of the renewables sector, including Power Purchase Agreements (PPA), Feed-in Tariffs (FIT), and the Renewables Obligation (RO).Ash Lavelle
Head of Business Intelligence
Ash leads the development and implementation of data-driven initiatives to enhance business performance. Ash and her team transform complex data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making.Ashley Eden
Head of Commercial Finance
Ashley is dedicated to enhancing stakeholder value by overseeing financial planning and analysis, delivering key insights that inform strategic decisions and ensure the continued financial health of the business.Claire Thomlinson
Head of Customer Experience
Claire is responsible for leading both customer and marketing functions. With a deep passion for delivering exceptional customer service, she drives strategies that enhance customer satisfaction, engagement, and loyalty. Leveraging insights to continuously refine experiences to meet customer needs while strengthening brand positioning and market presence.Jacqui Fellows
Regulatory Compliance Manager
Jacqui is responsible for ensuring compliance across all business functions through robust assurance and risk assessment processes. She plays a key role in coordinating the implementation of regulatory changes, fostering a strong culture of governance and risk management.Jon Ferguson
Head of Collections
Jon is responsible for developing and executing the collections strategy, with a strong focus on supporting customers facing payment difficulties. He ensures his team has the tools to have compassionate, meaningful conversations with customers, while also collaborating with third-party agencies to offer tailored assistance to those in need.Josh Turner
Head of Metering, Billing and Settlement
Josh leads the end-to-end strategy, operations, and performance management of all metering functions, including smart metering. He is dedicated to putting customers first, making sure their energy consumption is accurately measured, validated and billed.Kara Hulkes
Financial Controller
Kara manages Financial Operations and Reporting. She is an ACA-qualified professional with an audit background. She has diverse experience across various finance roles and industries and focuses on delivering results, driving improvements and efficiencies.Louise Johnson
Head of Business Change
Louise heads up our Business Change team, driving key transformation projects and initiatives. She leads the adoption and implementation of new technologies to enhance business performance.Mandip Nayee
Head of Business Development
Mandip (Manny) leads a team of Business Development Managers and is responsible for implementing strategic initiatives that build and maintain relationships with Third Party Intermediaries (TPIs) to support our continued growth.Martin O’Donnell
Head of IT Operations
Martin plays a critical role in overseeing our network infrastructure, hardware management, cybersecurity, and IT support. His leadership ensures that our network is secure, resilient, and capable of delivering reliable digital solutions to our team, customers and partners.Matt Jenkinson
Head of Forecasting
Matt leads a team dedicated to building, optimising, and continually refining advanced models to enhance the accuracy of consumption forecasts. He ensures the business remains agile in an ever-evolving market while enabling us to offer the best pricing to customers.Careers at Valda Energy
Join Valda Energy and be part of a bold, innovative team driving change in the business energy sector. You can view our current vacancies on our careers page below.© 2025 Valda Energy - All rights reserved.
