ETI’s Strategy Director awarded OBE in New Year’s honours list
2 January 2018
Jo Coleman, Director, Strategy Development for the ETI has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list, in recognition of her work in the field of low carbon technology and innovation.
Jo was seconded from Shell in 2011 to join the ETI as Deputy Director, Strategy Development and was subsequently appointed Director, Strategy Development in February 2014. Jo is presently working with the Energy Systems Catapult (ESC) to embed the ETI’s Strategic Analysis Function (SAF) into the ESC following its transfer in September 2017. This will continue the whole energy system analysis and planning work of the ETI. Jo is also a Chartered Engineer and a Fellow of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers.
Jo Coleman Director, Strategy Development I am astonished, delighted and deeply, deeply honoured to receive this award. I have had a fantastic six and a half years working at the ETI with some amazing and talented people. Progress in engineering, innovation and complex systems is almost always made by teams rather than individuals and the ETI is a great example of this.
This award reflects the hard work and determination of everyone who has worked at the ETI, our project partners, members and advisors, but none more so than our dearly departed former Chief Executive Dr David Clarke whose leadership and vision inspired us all.
Jonathan Wills Chief Executive Officer Jo has been a leading figure at the ETI, creating strong partnerships and modelling systems that will continue to have a significant impact on the advancement of low carbon technology in the energy sector, for years to come.
This award is a fitting recognition for her unwavering vision and passion, and her commitment to the industry sets an example for the next generation of engineers. We are incredibly proud of Jo for this award and on behalf of everyone at the ETI, I would like to congratulate her on her OBE.