The SAF will bring together representatives from across the energy sector to provide advice and constructive challenge to the REC Code Manager. Its input will help inform modifications to the REC, strategic priorities, and implementation activities under the future REC governance arrangements.
As Chair, Robert will lead the Forum and help ensure it provides balanced, independent and effective stakeholder input into the governance of the Retail Energy Code.
Robert has more than 30 years’ leadership experience in the energy and utility sectors. He has held senior roles with Ofgem, National Grid and KPMG, giving him extensive commercial, regulatory and strategic experience in the UK and internationally.
Jon Hawkins, Director of Market Design at RECCo said:
“We are very pleased to welcome Robert as the Independent Chair of the SAF and look forward to working with him. Throughout the appointment process, Robert demonstrated a clear understanding of the stakeholder landscape and the important role that effective stakeholder advice and challenge will play in supporting the new Code Manager arrangements.”
Commenting on his appointment, Robert Hull said:
“I am delighted to have been appointed Chair of the REC Stakeholder Advisory Forum. The SAF has an important role to play in bringing stakeholder experience and perspectives into the future governance of the retail energy market. I look forward to working with colleagues from across the sector and helping the Forum make a valuable contribution.”
Get involved
Nominations for Code Party representatives on the Stakeholder Advisory Forum will open in early September.
We encourage interested stakeholders from across the sector to look out for further details on how to apply. The Forum will provide an opportunity for stakeholders to share their expertise and market experience and contribute to decisions that affect the future direction of the Retail Energy Code.
