Ian Bottomer MIET is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in energy management, currently serving as Network Manager at National Grid since September 2001. Responsibilities include stakeholder management and overseeing the real-time operation of the transmission network to ensure safety and system access. Prior roles at National Grid included Zonal Manager (South) and Senior Power System Engineer, focusing on operational management and system maintenance. Ian's earlier career at Midlands Electricity Board involved project engineering and high-voltage fitting, complemented by a Post Graduate Diploma in Power System Operation and Control from Bath University.