POWWR unveils senior hires and promotions

POWWR has appointed three senior leaders and made a trio of internal promotions as part of a 2026 recruitment drive set to increase headcount by up to 40 per cent.

The Manchester-based energy software provider has welcomed Jo Hannaford as product director, Stewart Anderson as head of development and Graham Cockcroft as finance director.

Jo brings more than a decade of experience across SaaS, energy, healthcare and retail, joining from Correla. 

Stewart has over 20 years’ experience in software and engineering leadership, most recently at NCC Group. Graham arrives from PwC with a background in digital transformation, governance and accounting, having also held roles at Sopra Steria and BT.

Alongside the new appointments, David Sheldrake has been promoted to chief revenue officer, Andre Vejdani to head of innovation and Clair Staines to chief people officer as the business continues its growth trajectory.

Paul Hodnett, chief executive at POWWR, said: “We are thrilled to welcome these talented individuals to our senior leadership team, as well as announce a series of well-deserved promotions for some key members of our business. 

“Their extensive experience, fresh perspectives, and proven commitment to innovation will be instrumental as we continue driving growth and shaping the future of the energy industry. 

“These appointments mark an exciting new chapter for POWWR, and I am confident they will play a pivotal role in delivering value for our partners and customers.”

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