True - Powered by Open Energy Market
Ruari Cairns is an experienced professional in risk management and operations within the energy sector. Currently serving as the Director of Risk Management and European Operations at Open Energy Market since March 2020, Ruari leads the design of risk products and ensures effective integration with technology solutions for major clients. Prior roles include Senior Risk Manager at Schneider Electric Energy & Sustainability Services, where Ruari assessed client risk appetites and developed corresponding strategies, and Business Manager at Schneider Electric, where team leadership and key project direction were pivotal. Earlier career experience includes roles at Summit Energy and EnergyQuote as an Energy Analyst and Lead Relationship Manager, and a foundation in sales at Scottish & Southern Energy. Ruari's educational background includes attendance at Dollar Academy from 1998 to 2004.
True - Powered by Open Energy Market
True is a SaaS platform that combines energy procurement, risk management, emissions data analysis and a team of sustainable technology experts. For the first time, businesses can plan and deliver Net Zero strategies that are both practical and cost-effective. With 12 years of experience in utilising data and insights to inform our risk Management, trading and sustainability services, we have a proven track record in delivering cost savings, confidence and control to clients in a volatile market. We now support some of the largest energy users in the UK and boast a highly successful buying fund that protected our customers from the energy crisis in 2022. In an industry historically lacking technology, transparency and innovation, True is now pioneering digital solutions that help organisations save money and decarbonise their energy mix with confidence and conviction. Championing ChangeMakers, True brings project viability, transparency and simplicity to the complex energy world, enabling any user to build stronger financial-grade business cases and help their business overcome the hurdles of renewable investment. Our aim is to unify teams across sustainability, procurement, finance and operations and arm ChangeMakers with the ability to make a difference, faster, on the journey to a more sustainable future.