Gartner Expert

Lauren Wheatley

VP, Team Manager

Lauren is a Senior Research Director within the Energy & Utilities team. Lauren's primary focus is advising both End User and TSP clients within the Energy Services and Renewable Energy domains.

Previous experience

Prior to joining Gartner, Lauren worked at Director level within the Renewable Energy Sector. She has worked for both Independent Power Producers and and global advisory and service organisations in in senior technical and management roles. She brings a successful executive track record in strategic planning and implementation, business and team development and international business growth.

Professional background

AES, Resource Manager , 7 years

Natural Power, Director of Advisory & Analytics , 5 years

SLR Consulting , European Power Sector Leader, 1 years

Areas of coverage
  • Executive Leadership: Driving Sustainability

  • Energy and Utilities Industry Technology Insights

  • Create Tech Solutions for the Energy and Utilities Industry

Education

Certificate in Company Direction, Institute of Directors

Postgraduate Certificate: The Mechanics of Project Finance, Middlesex University

B.Eng (Hons). 1st Class, Mechanical and Environmental Engineering, University of Strathclyde

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Top Issues That I Help Clients Address

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IT and Technology Leaders in the Energy Sector: Renewable energy operational asset optimization. Leveraging data and analytics for renewable energy operations.

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Technology Service Providers in the Energy Service Market: Identifying opportunities within the Renewable Energy Sector. Developing energy management and energy services products.

03

Sustainability and Environmental Impact: Linking energy and sustainability strategies. Developing low-carbon energy strategies. Optimizing energy management and consumption

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Utilities CIO Survey TSP specific: What are the trends/buyer behaviours in the utility market? For E&U CIOs: What are the key investment trends and developments for 2024?

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energy buyer behaviors