Roger Hey

Job Title: Future networks manager

Company: Western Power Distribution

Roger has worked in the energy industry for over 20 years.  Originally joining East Midlands Electricity, industry changes have led to positions in Powergen, E.ON and now Western Power Distribution, part of the NYSE listed PPL group. He initially trained as an operational engineer delivering networks construction and maintenance activities.  Roger subsequently gained experience in Control Room and Telecommunications parts of a DNO business.  More recently he spent several years managing the IT functions. In 2008 Roger was asked to bring together his varied experience and establish a Future Networks strategy and small team of specialist engineers.  The department are responsible for the business’s innovation strategy, delivery of demonstration projects and implementation of new solutions into core business activities. Key elements of the WPD Future Networks Programme are developing smarter local grids, leveraging value from smart meters and helping customers adopt lower carbon technologies such as electric cars, heat pumps and distributed generation.

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