Calisen Appoints Dr Diane Bitzel as First Chief Technology Officer

Calisen Group, the UK's largest smart meter provider, has appointed Dr Diane Bitzel as its first Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With experience in manufacturing, life sciences, and telecommunications, Diane most recently served as Chief Digital & Information Officer at Vodafone. Her appointment emphasizes Calisen's commitment to leveraging fast-paced innovation in technology and the energy transition.

Dr Bitzel will lead the newly formed Calisen Data Team, a move following Calisen's acquisition of Advizzo, a smart meter machine learning business. This team will focus on data and analytics to enhance business operations nationwide. Calisen CEO, Catherine O'Kelly, highlighted Diane's expertise in data analytics, essential for advancing the UK's smart meter system.

This strategic leadership addition aligns with recent board appointments, including Alistair Phillips-Davies CBE and Matthew Timms as Non-Executive Directors.