Klarus appoints energy practice lead

Artificial intelligence consultancy Klarus, headquartered in London, has appointed Stephen Haw to lead its newly established Energy & Utilities practice.

Stephen brings more than 25 years’ experience as a senior consulting partner across the energy sector, spanning the UK, Europe and Middle East.

He joins after most recently working as senior partner, energy and utilities, at EY in MENA, where he advised on strategy, operating models and large-scale transformation programmes.

His career also includes senior roles at FTI Consulting and more than a decade at Baringa, including as partner, energy and utilities. He began his career as a civil engineer with Balfour Beatty.

In his new role, Stephen will establish and grow Klarus’ Energy & Utilities practice across energy retail, energy networks and water.

The move will extend Klarus’ senior-led consulting model into the sector, with the firm supporting clients to use technology, data and AI to improve operational and commercial performance.

Stephen said: “AI is dismantling the consulting pyramid and there is a huge opportunity to build a firm around senior people that have actually done the work. 

“Sector expertise cannot be commoditised and clients need advisers and implementers who look ahead, have clear points of view and deliver. 

“That is what drew me to Klarus. 

“Energy and utilities don’t need more experimentation. 

“Having run these programmes myself, what they need is to know where technology and AI solve real business problems and how to deploy them responsibly. 

“Ultimately, outcomes have to stand up to customer and regulatory scrutiny.”

Frank O’Dea, chief executive of Klarus, added: “Stephen’s appointment is an important step in our growth as a business and expansion into energy and utilities. 

“He brings deep sector expertise, with an international perspective, and has built a strong reputation for leading from the front, driving growth and delivering results for clients. 

“As the sector faces some major challenges, Stephen will work closely with clients to help them leverage technology, data and AI, moving beyond advice, theory and pilots to deliver tangible results and real value.”

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