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In response to an industry-wide need for simple, streamlined installation services at scale, Switchee has introduced the Switchee Trusted Installer Network (STIN), a qualified, industry-certified group of trusted installation professionals covering 100% of mainland UK and Ireland.
Learn more about how a leading UK housing provider is paving the way in digital transformation by successfully rolling out smart technology, at speed.
If you have any problems registering please contact Helen Collins on helen.collins@switchee.com
Speakers
Chair: Jenny Danson
Director
Proptech Innovation Network
Jenny is responsible for the coordination of DIN’s specialist networks PIN (Proptech Innovation Network) and IAN (Intelligent Automation Network) in addition to supporting DINLabs and member relations.
For over 25 years Jenny Danson has been leading transformational change and service improvement in CEO, COO, Executive Director and Programme roles. She has worked for companies of all shapes and sizes, from startups to multinational brands including BAA plc, Boots Opticians, Lovell, Ilke Homes, Fortem, and a number of Councils and Housing Associations
In 2017 Jenny founded Danery, which provides capacity and capability to support organisations in delivering service improvement and transformation and in 2018 joined Ian as an associate with DIN.
Jenny is a qualified executive coach, a NED with Aspire Housing and a strategic advisor to two technology companies.
For over 25 years Jenny Danson has been leading transformational change and service improvement in CEO, COO, Executive Director and Programme roles. She has worked for companies of all shapes and sizes, from startups to multinational brands including BAA plc, Boots Opticians, Lovell, Ilke Homes, Fortem, and a number of Councils and Housing Associations
In 2017 Jenny founded Danery, which provides capacity and capability to support organisations in delivering service improvement and transformation and in 2018 joined Ian as an associate with DIN.
Jenny is a qualified executive coach, a NED with Aspire Housing and a strategic advisor to two technology companies.
Philip Taylor
Service and Support Manager
Switchee
As the Service and Support Manager at Switchee, Philip Taylor, is responsible for Switchee's installer and resident support teams. Philip also heads up the Switchee Trusted Installer Network.
Philip's career was spent within the financial services sector but more recently within the health sector overseeing the merger of two large GP practices. Leading teams of various sizes Philip believes in a collaborative, people-centric approach to help build and motivate successful teams. Philip has always had a keen eye for process improvement. Coupled with a love of technology, this has helped in the delivery of various large-scale projects.
Russell Steelyard
Managing Director
Project Heating Solutions Ltd
Russell Steelyard is the Managing Director of Project Heating Solutions Ltd.
Russell founded the business in September 2018 and has grown the business year on year to a 10 million £ turnover. Project Heating Solutions Ltd have a best in practice approach, specialising in the installation of Solar PV, Batteries, EV Car chargers, Smart Heating Controls, Air Source Heat Pumps, Gas Boilers, EWI, IWI and Ventilation across the B-C and B-B marketplace.
In April 2023 Project Heating Solutions Ltd purchased AMCO Renewables. AMCO are an Electrical Wholesaler that specialise in supplying Solar PV, Batteries and EV car chargers, with a turnover of 20 million £.
Russell is unique, he leads by example with a hard but fair approach using his passion, drive, and charismatic nature to inspire all who he meets and always leaves an ever-lasting impression by making people believe that the impossible is possible.
Russell founded the business in September 2018 and has grown the business year on year to a 10 million £ turnover. Project Heating Solutions Ltd have a best in practice approach, specialising in the installation of Solar PV, Batteries, EV Car chargers, Smart Heating Controls, Air Source Heat Pumps, Gas Boilers, EWI, IWI and Ventilation across the B-C and B-B marketplace.
In April 2023 Project Heating Solutions Ltd purchased AMCO Renewables. AMCO are an Electrical Wholesaler that specialise in supplying Solar PV, Batteries and EV car chargers, with a turnover of 20 million £.
Russell is unique, he leads by example with a hard but fair approach using his passion, drive, and charismatic nature to inspire all who he meets and always leaves an ever-lasting impression by making people believe that the impossible is possible.
Jennifer Arnold
Retrofit Customer Adviser
Platform Housing Group
Jen is Platform Housing Groups Retrofit Customer Advisor who is responsible for the tenant engagement side during SHDF retrofit works. As a qualified Retrofit Assessor she is able to confidently talk residents through the retrofit process and why the works are going to be beneficial. As part of SHDF, Platform have been installing switchees into these properties and Jen has been instrumental in engaging with tenants about Switchee.
Jen has worked in the property sector for over 10 years having previously been a Residential Sales Valuer before moving into the energy sector as a DEA and then retrofit assessor. Her technical knowledge of Retrofit and EPC's combined with her sales/people skills means she is well placed to confidently engage with both tenants and contractors about all things retrofit.