Alice Gunn

Head Of Commercial Optimisation - Energy at Utility Warehouse

Alice Gunn has a strong background in the energy industry, with a focus on commercial markets and pricing. Alice worked at Utility Warehouse as the Head of Commercial Optimisation - Energy, starting in 2023. Prior to this, they held senior roles at SSE Energy Solutions, including Head of Commercial Markets and Pricing, where they were responsible for pricing, hedging strategy, and building data science capabilities. Alice also worked as a Knowledge Transfer Manager at SSE Airtricity, supporting delivery in a funded project on small-scale storage and demand-side response solutions. Additionally, Alice worked as a Research Engineer at the University of Reading, where they won awards for their engineering doctorate research on energy system models. Alice served as a Visiting Researcher at the UNFCCC, advising the Haiti Government on INDC submission. Alice began their career as a Policy Analyst at SSE plc, specializing in energy efficiency and policy development.

Alice Gunn completed their education history as follows:

- In 2022-2023, they attended Hult Ashridge for the SSE Executive Leadership Programme.

- From 2013 to 2018, they studied at the University of Reading and obtained an EngD degree in Energy Systems Modelling.

- In 2010-2011, they pursued an MSc degree in Energy Policy from the University of Exeter.

- From 2007 to 2010, they earned a BSc degree in Chemistry from the University of Bristol.

Additionally, Alice obtained the following certifications:

- IWLP French level 2 & 3 from the University of Reading in 2015.

- Prince2 Foundation and Prince2 Practitioner from APMG-International in March 2015.

- Business Analysis Practice from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT in 2014.

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  • Head Of Commercial Optimisation - Energy

    November, 2023 - present