January 2008

Business Stream has further bolstered its senior management team with the recruitment of Tony McHardy from British Energy Power & Energy Trading as its new Head of Sales and Marketing.

McHardy joins Business Stream - a Scottish Water company -   after six years as Business Manager at British Energy, the UK’s largest electricity generation business providing retail electricity to commercial and industrial customers.

During his time at British Energy, McHardy oversaw the delivery of the industrial & commercial business revenue totalling £650M over the last year. He also led the company through a major restructuring and change management phase across 2005/06 while working as acting head of sales .  

In his new role at Business Stream, McHardy will be tasked with developing the go to market strategy  ahead of the deregulation of the water market for business customers in April next year.

Commenting on his new role, McHardy said: “I‘m relishing the challenges which undoubtedly lie ahead at Business Stream. Essentially it’s a start up business and we can’t wait to deliver for our customers and show the market  that we’re the water service provider of choice for Scottish businesses.’’

Welcoming McHardy’s appointment, Business Stream Managing Director, Mark Powles, added: “With market deregulation approaching, it’s important we have the strongest   team possible in place. With his experience in the business utility sector, along with his reputation as a first rate operator, Tony is an exceptional addition to our operation. I’m delighted to have Tony onboard and I look forward to working with him to meet the exciting challenges ahead.’’

Issued by The BIG Partnership on behalf of Scottish Water Business Stream

For more information contact Katy Gilzean or Barry McPherson on 0131 558 3111 or katy.gilzean@bigpartnership.co.uk / barry.mcpherson@bigpartnership.co.uk

Notes to Editors

A wholly-owned subsidiary of Scottish Water, Business Stream has been formed as an arms-length company with its own board and independent management team. Its goal is to provide a first class service for business customers and respond to the challenge of other established utility companies entering the new, deregulated market from next year.