Peter Bance

Peter Bance is an accomplished CEO with extensive experience in the energy sector, currently leading Origami Energy, which focuses on innovative technology for energy asset management. Bance has served as a Non-Executive Director at Energy Systems Catapult, contributing to the evolution of the UK energy system, and has held significant roles such as Board Observer at the Energy Technologies Institute and Entrepreneur in Residence at Octopus Investments. Bance has also acted as Director at P&M Intellectual Capital and Non-Executive Director at Goodwolfe Energy, showcasing expertise in energy technology commercialization and strategic advisory. As Group CEO at Ceres Power, Bance successfully raised approximately £100 million in funding and led the development of solid oxide fuel cell technology. Bance’s educational background includes a PhD in Physics from the University of Oxford and a double honours BSc in Physics and Chemistry from the University of New Brunswick.