Stuart Powell

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About Stuart Powell

I’m a results-driven Sales & Operations Director with 18+ years of experience leading complex, high-value operations and commercial teams across energy, logistics, and B2B services. I’ve consistently delivered top-line growth, operational transformation, and cultural turnarounds — with a track record of managing P & Ls over £25m and leading large, multi-site teams. At British Gas, I helped shape the UK’s smart metering rollout from inception to national scale — collaborating at government level to support Net Zero goals and launching innovative products like solar and air source heat pumps. More recently, as Director of Operations at Certas Energy (a DCC business), I oversaw safety, service, and financial performance across the UK’s largest fuel distribution network, delivering: • 109% uplift in year-on-year PBIT • 15% increase in colleague engagement • 17% improvement in operational efficiency • Expansion of renewable offerings including HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) My leadership style is rooted in clarity, pace, and purpose. I thrive in fast-paced environments where culture matters as much as commercial performance — and where transformation and growth go hand in hand. Currently exploring new opportunities where I can bring this blend of operational rigour, commercial leadership, and transformation expertise to an ambitious organisation. Let’s connect if you’re looking for someone who: Builds high-performing teams Drives growth and turnaround Leads with energy, resilience and a clear sense of direction