25+ Years of experience working in utility private, virtual private and public shared communications networks. Predominantly focused on technical strategy development, solution design and IoT business development, enabling data and digital growth. Responsible for enabling smart metering, smart grids and operational networks development across Vodafone's operating companies. Supporting the digital evolution of the utility sector, in pursuit of operational performance, efficiency and reliability, workforce safety and Net Zero goals. Experience of industry, academia, government and customer engagements across Europe, Africa and the US, working at all levels.