BFY Group, Nottingham-based specialists in energy and utilities, has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of Mark Hewett as director and Chris Thoms as client director.
Both bring deep expertise in driving major transformation projects in the UK’s energy and utilities sectors and will lead BFY’s Networks Team – a key growth area for the firm as it expands its capabilities in network infrastructure at a time of unprecedented industry change.
Under their leadership, the Energy Networks team will continue to help clients unlock opportunities through improved asset management, network operations, customer experience, and regulatory strategy – strengthening resilience and accelerating the transition to a low-carbon, customer-focused future.
Mark Hewett joins BFY after a successful career in consulting, most recently serving as vice president and energy networks portfolio lead at Capgemini UK plc. With over 30 years’ leadership experience, including nearly two decades as a British Army officer, Mark specialises in energy transition, transformational change management, and designing and delivering complex programmes.
Mark said: “Joining BFY at such a pivotal time for the energy sector is incredibly exciting. Organisations are under enormous pressure to meet regulatory, customer, and decarbonisation goals, often simultaneously. BFY’s blend of deep sector expertise, practical consulting capability, and genuine partnership is exactly what’s needed to turn strategy into delivery – and I look forward to helping clients achieve meaningful, lasting results.”
Chris Thoms joins BFY from his most recent role as director at Capgemini Invent, bringing over 20 years of leadership experience across consulting and operational roles, including service as a military engineer in the British Army. He works with clients to translate strategy into well-structured change initiatives, optimise portfolios for maximum impact and lead large-scale transformation programmes.
Chris said: “BFY’s reputation for delivering exceptional results comes from its ability to combine hands-on industry experience with consulting excellence. I love empowering leadership teams to deliver transformations, realise their potential and sustain change long after their programme ends.”
Ian Barker, managing partner at BFY Group, welcomed the new hires: “Mark and Chris are outstanding additions to our senior team. Their depth of expertise, proven leadership, and ability to shape and deliver complex transformations will bring significant benefits to our clients. By leading our Energy Networks Team, they will play a central role in helping BFY support the industry as it navigates the once-in-a-generation challenge to deliver a reliable, low-carbon future.”
