Steve Hirst Email Address

Chief Technology Officer

OVO Energy is a utility store that founded in 2008.

Online digital technology leader with over 20 years delivering change in high performance, scalable and innovative online products and platforms. Creates technology strategy, roadmaps and teams to deliver products and services that increase revenue through focus on business value, strong technology and efficiency in delivery execution. • Software developer background. Founder of own and other's companies and departments; leader of technology departments for successful global online businesses. • Led software development teams through Betfair IPO; identified as key change agent in business transformation from .com start-up to public company • Technology lead through competitive sale process of Alertme.com, eventually selling to British Gas and their 'Hive' service. • Non-exec director for innovate new online challenger utility company • Thought leader delivering strategic change to create Betfair's new global exchange platform significantly enhancing scalability, productivity, profit and market value. • Intuitive people manager experienced in coaching, mentoring and performance management to encourage an innovative and supportive culture. • Versatile and creative leader with a collaborative yet decisive style to ensure quality working software is delivered at pace. Specialities: Technology Leadership Technical Strategy & Architecture High Performing Agile Teams Technology Change Leader