Peter Bance Email & Phone Number

Reigate, Gb

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, Gb

Origami Energy is an ambitious high-growth business developing an innovative technology platform for the intelligent active management of distributed energy assets

Birmingham, England, Gb

The Energy Systems Catapult is a leading technology and innovation centre set up to help the UK navigate the transformation of our whole energy system and capture the new commercial opportunities created. Our vision is for a clean, intelligent, energy system that works for people, communities and businesses.

THE COMPANY - The ETI is a public-private partnership between global corporations (BP, Caterpillar, EDF, E.ON, Rolls-Royce and Shell) and the UK Government (BIS, DECC, TSB, EPSRC), structured as a LLP with ~£0.5Bn being invested over 10 years in innovative energy technologies and associated projects.THE ROLE - Providing input and challenge to the Board on issues relating to: entrepreneurship, intellectual property, SMEs, venture creation, investment and commercialisation.

London, Gb

THE COMPANY - A highly successful investment company with ~£3Bn of funds under management focusing on venture capital, specialist finance, AIM and other asset classes. THE ROLE:DEAL FLOW - origination and assessment of new potential investment opportunities for the venture capital teamPORTFOLIO SUPPORT - working with the CEOs, management teams and boards of portfolio companies to help accelerate their growth, make valuable introductions, challenge and develop their strategiesTHOUGHT LEADERSHIP - leading workshops and publishing thought pieces on topics of particular relevance to portfolio companies (e.g. corporate venturing; B2B enterprise sales & influencing)ENERGY SECTOR - working across various Octopus divisions in energy technology deal making and venture growth

THE COMPANY - An independent advisory and consultancy business working with global corporations, investors, start-ups and government bodies, specialising in energy technology, commercialisation, strategy and policy.RECENT ROLES:- Energy Research Partnership (ERP): A founding member of this high-level public-private forum bringing together key stakeholders and funders of energy research, development, demonstration and deployment in Government, industry and academia. The ERP is designed to give strategic direction at a national and international level to UK energy innovation, seeking to influence the development of new technologies and enabling timely, focused investments to be made.- PowerPerfector (pP): Group Board advisor and Chairman of the Technology Committee for this leading voltage power optimisation business, deploying energy efficiency technologies in commercial buildings. The business has deployed over 4000 products, with an aggregated rated capacity of ~2GW and is beginning to expand its sales from the UK into international growth markets.

THE COMPANY - A leading UK-based advanced battery company which has developed its own proprietary battery management system including the core electronics hardware, software and control strategies. Using Lithium (LiFePO4) batteries from international cell suppliers, the business focuses on market applications including electric vehicles, industrial batteries and grid scale energy storage.THE ROLE - Managing Board governance; mentoring and challenging the CEO and executive team; supporting fund raising from new and existing investors; contributing to the market entry strategy, product roadmap, technology portfolio and IP strategy

Horsham, West Sussex, Gb

THE COMPANY - A world-leading developer of steel-based solid oxide fuel cell technology for use in residential combined heat and power products and other distributed energy applications.THE ROLE:FINANCIAL – Fund raising from high net worth individuals / family offices, venture capitalists, institutional funds, quasi-governmental bodies and strategic / corporate investors; investor relations including managing the company’s external newsflow and media relations (including PR, IR, and GR); successfully raised approximately £100m (including: 2 private/VC rounds; an IPO/AIM flotation; 2 secondary placings; and government contracts).OPERATIONAL – Recruitment and operational management of a group of highly motivated and talented executives in addition to building the company’s top team of technologists, manufacturing and commercial managers; business/financial planning for the Group; chairing the Executive Committee.COMMERCIAL – Leading business development / strategic alliance activities to establish key relationships with key customers, suppliers and distribution partners including personally leading the negotiations of major contracts, typically at CEO / Main Board level.STRATEGIC – Determination of optimum business model choices, value chain positioning, corporate structure, market entry strategy, portfolio management, scenario planning, intellectual property strategy, investment & exit strategy.REGULATORY – Advising high-level public/private bodies; influencing national energy policy (and providing links internationally); lobbying for specific regulatory and fiscal measures to remove barriers and provide incentives to accelerate market development of distributed energy products (e.g. feed-in-tariffs).GOVERNANCE – Participating as an Executive on key plc Board Committees including: Remuneration; Audit; Governance & Nominations; Technical & Operational Risk.

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, Gb

• Negotiating technology-based commercial deals including licensing, joint ventures, international alliances, subcontract manufacturing, and the creation of new businesses and spin-outs• Commercial exploitation of Generics in-house IP (e.g. acting as interim CEO/COO of spin-out ventures)• Conducting investment due diligence for venture capital investments and private equity buy-outs• Establishment and growth of a new business division (recruitment and management of the team)• Speaking at professional conferences and being interviewed by the media• Leading the sales & marketing of the division’s services to clients worldwide• Full P&L responsibility for the division (consistently exceeding personal and group targets)• Key account management and quality control on client contracts

London, London, Gb

It was my role to generate innovative and practical solutions in a range of technology-based projects (primarily in the energy and healthcare sectors), including both hands-on R&D / lab work as well as desk-based research. My other main focus was in process re-engineering in the manufacturing sector where I worked on-site in factories around the world (primarily USA, UK, and EU) to solve operational problems, supply chain issues, QA/QC challenges as well as enabling clients to overcome specific technological hurdles in scaling up to mass-production. In the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector I was involved in brand management and enhancement through proposition development, re-packaging, and product innovation.

Phd, Physics, Rhodes Scholar

Bsc, Physics & Chemistry (Double Honours)

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