He also served as Director of several innovative businesses, including Zopa, the worlds first peer-to-peer lender, which has now lent almost 2bn fairly and responsibly. As for the future, Octopus is looking to go global, kicking off by launching in Australia this October in partnership with Hanwha Group, a leading solar panel manufacturer, expanding the move to greener energy. 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With its smart tariffs proving customer appetite for flexibility, Octopus is pioneering a global system change to enable a cheaper, faster transition to renewables. [16][17], In January 2020, ENGIE UK announced that it was selling its residential energy supply business (comprising around 70,000 UK residential customers) to Octopus. Or the F-word., Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Octopus Energys Greg Jackson: Climate change is no longer this vague thing, Greg Jackson: We want a similar effort [on renewables] to the vaccine rollout.. He's founded a number of successful businesses, including e-commerce company C360, built HomeServe's innovation business and is an angel investor in a wide range of tech start-ups. Customers on the tariff get a 20% discount on the unit price when the turbines are spinning, and a 50% discount when the wind is above 8m/s (20 mph). [37], In January 2022 Octopus Energy entered the French market with the acquisition of Plm nergie, a French energy start-up with 100,000 retail and corporate accounts. Octopus Energy for Business works with companies to provide future-proof energy services, supplying them with 100% renewable and fairly priced power. He writes on a range of topics including inflation, Brexit, the Bank of England, the world of work and the cost of living crisis. John is a highly experienced energy entrepreneur. We have a technology licensing business with big customers like E.ON and EDF, and weve invested in generation and a heat pump centre. Our CEO Greg explains why standing charges are higher on new energy tariffs, and why electricity standing charges have gone up more than gas ones. The boss of Octopus Energy has a small tub, which pleases him as it is efficient and fills quickly. It is truly bonkers, he says, that the UK persists with a system in which central planners decide what cables are going to go where you can centrally plan a system thats got 100 power stations. [25], In 2021, Octopus built the UK's first R&D and training centre for the decarbonisation of heat. The acquisition was the first step in Octopus' $100m US expansion; at the time of the acquisition, Octopus announced it was aiming to acquire 25 million US customers, and 100 million global customers in total, by 2027. The migration was hailed as being responsible for E.ON's financial recovery in the UK. Rachel started her career in utilities as a consultant where she worked on a number of international energy industry privatisation and restructuring projects. Greg is an experienced digital entrepreneur, passionate about making the green energy revolution affordable through technology. [10][11], In August 2019, an agreement with Midcounties Co-operative saw Octopus gain more than 300,000 customers, taking its total beyond 1 million. Internally its called Winder (wind-Tinder, geddit?). I dont just want them to come in and do things for the company. A weekly round-up of some of the best articles featured in the most recent issue of the New Statesman, sent each Saturday. By expanding to so many other countries and really capitalising on the technology we create, we are able to have an edge on the competition. [70][71], In June 2021, Octopus suspended their advertising from the newly launched GB News television channel after the channel's first day of broadcasting, with CEO Greg Jackson stating "we are asking networks not to air our ads on new channels until we've seen their output for a period of time". Family In a relationship; has two children from previous partners. A relaxed evening talking with Greg Jackson, the founder and Phil Steele Future Technology Evangelist of Octopus Energy.You can email the Octopus team as ref. James is an e-commerce specialist who was the brains behind a number of high profile tech platforms for clients such as the UK Labour Party, Citroen and Hermes, among others. There are bright pink octopus toys dotted around the half-full offices, and crisps and sweets on a communal table. [7] The same year, Octopus replaced SSE as the energy supplier for M&S Energy, a brand of Marks & Spencer,[8] and bought Affect Energy, which had 22,000 customers. Rachel also works hand-in-hand with consumer bodies to ensure all customers are well served and benefit from the transition to net zero. With the crisis that toppled so many suppliers continuing to rage, Jackson thinks the chancellor, Rishi Sunak, is right to plough 15bn into addressing the cost of living: It makes economic sense for the government to find ways to bring bills and inflation down. The New Statesmans weekly environment email on the politics, business and culture of the climate and nature crises - in your inbox every Thursday. [7] In 2007, Jackson teamed up with striking coach Mike Winkeljohn, which was a seminal moment for Jackson's academy; since then, the gym has been known as Jackson Wink MMA Academy (JW MMA Academy),[8] representing the partnership between Jackson and Winkeljohn. She has done this all while maintaining some of the very best customer service ratings in the industry. A day later, Generation Investment Management, a fund chaired by Al Gore, committed to a $600m investment in Octopus. We have an aim to reach over 100 million customers by 2027, whether thats via other companies licensing Kraken or customers joining Octopus Energy, so we never say never for any country or continent, even if we dont have any plans to at the moment. The boss of Octopus Energy has a small tub, which pleases him as it is efficient and fills quickly. Rebecca is a highly experienced marketer and known for breathing new life into technology products. You have cofounded a number of companies over the last 20 plus years, so its fair to say you are a serial entrepreneur. Weve established an incredibly flat structure here at Octopus, which allows people to make roles their own, and find what really works for them to make them happy to come to work every day. To be the first to hear about our events, get immediate access to new podcast episodes, and hear news picked just for you Join our community! Update your browser for a better web experience, here and all over the internet. The boss has now stated that it has "never . Greg: Believe it or not, I dropped out of school at 16 to start creating video games before eventually going to Cambridge University. What is the number one trait you look for in employees before recruiting them as part your team, and how has this requirement been integrated into the organisations culture and recruitment policy? Pay Minimum wage; Jackson gave up his 150,000 salary when the energy crisis began last autumn, donating the rest of his original salary to Octopuss staff welfare and its financial hardship fund, Octo Assist. [73], Octopus was one of a number of brands who considered pulling their advertising from the channel, with others including IKEA, Vodafone, Nivea, Kopparberg, Grolsch, the Open University, OVO Energy and LV=. [28], In October 2022, Octopus reached an agreement to acquire Bulb Energy's 1.5 million customers. Education Huntcliff secondary school in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, east of Middlesbrough (left at 16); wrote video games software before returning to do A-levels; economics degree at Pembroke College, Cambridge. His morning routine echoes the tycoons underprivileged childhood. With the pandemic, we took the 15 years it usually takes to make a vaccine, and did it in less than a year. He has never taken a bonus, and owns a 6% stake, worth about 240m. Spaces are limited for this very special event so make sure you dont miss out by signing up, To be the first to hear about our events, get immediate access to new podcast episodes, and hear news picked just for you . [18] The same month saw the launch of London Power, a partnership with the Mayor of London. Octopus Energy is also a leading investor in solar and wind energy, managing a 3.4bn portfolio of renewable energy assets across Europe. Prior to joining Octopus Energy as Director of Operations, Tara spent three years at Tesla helping scale their service organisation in the UK & Benelux and as Country Manager for the UK. What would you say is the most important trait of a successful entrepreneurs? You need to ask yourself these questions when defining your success. 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Saturday: 8am - 10pm Growth? And I genuinely hope they all go on to great things, even if thats not necessarily at Octopus Energy. My Entrepreneurial Journey with Greg Jackson on Thursday, 21 November. He also has a wealth of experience in energy efficiency and looks after Octopus energy efficiency schemes alongside metering, solar, heat pumps and EV chargers. Our Founder, Hubert Nomamiukor organised a Q&A session with Greg Jackson, the CEO of Octopus Energy, to capture his entrepreneurial journey, influences and perspectives. Zoisa also runs Octopus Energy's renewable generation arm, which recently announced the acquisition of a 3GW portfolio of renewable energy assets across seven countries. KrakenFlex is currently contracted to manage over 1,600 MW of power with further 2 GWs of renewable generation to come online through 2022. [60], In March 2020 it was announced that E.ON and its Npower subsidiary had licensed the technology to manage their combined 10 million customers. I want them to feel happy and fulfilled by the work they do. Greg: The pandemic certainly hasnt slowed us down. Clem led Octopus Energys campaign for an energy price cap and has worked closely with government to help drive policy for the decarbonisation of heat and support the transition to a more renewable grid. Greg Jackson and his gyms have won five World MMA Awards altogether. Elon has the vision and reach to be able to disrupt so many industries for the better, and I believe we have similar approaches in disrupting industries to help save the planet. Before Octopus he ran a business with Octopus' founder and CEO Greg Jackson (no relation, honestly!) There is growing evidence that diverse workforces are more productive than non-diverse workforces. reg Jackson starts each day by flicking on the radio and scrunching into his bath. These days, Greg Jackson is the founder behind the only energy company recommended by Which?. Octopuss other renewables ventures include a huge push to replace gas boilers with heat pumps, and investment in what will be the worlds longest subsea power cable, linking Devon to a vast solar farm in the Moroccan desert. [43], In its early years the company did not generate gas or electricity, instead making purchases on the wholesale markets. The other key difference between Octopus and other utilities companies is technology. Deepak has been involved as a partner to Octopus Energy Group since 2018. Before Bulbs collapse, Octopus flirted with taking over its rival. It was founded in 2015 with the backing of British fund management company Octopus Group, a British asset management company. I read an article recently where you said Octopus Energy dont have a HR department. We want a similar effort to the vaccine rollout, says Jackson, sweeping bags of Frazzles aside. [74], "Octopus Energy sees 160% jump in revenue but still records loss due to 'relentless investment', "Blame game begins after the failure of Bulb Energy", "Al Gore's firm buys 483m stake in Octopus Energy Group", "Octopus Energy to take on 100,000 Iresa customers", "M&S cuts ties with Big Six as it partners with Octopus for new energy brand", "Hanwha Reveals Plans of Launching "Next Generation" 100% Renewable Energy Retailer in Australia", "Hanwha Group chooses Octopus Energy technology platform for Aussie launch", "Octopus Energy and Co-op Energy confirm major 'strategic energy partnership', "About our partnership with Co-op Energy, including Flow Energy and GB Energy", "Energy Companies: Which? [15] In January 2021, Octopus was ranked second and was one of two recommended providers, becoming the only energy provider in the UK to have been named as a recommended provider four years running. [22], In February 2021, CEO Greg Jackson said on a BBC News interview that Octopus does not operate a human resources department. Fiona studied Engineering, Economics and Management at Oxford, and initially worked at BMW on a hydrogen fuel cell for an auxiliary power unit, as part of a hydrogen car that used a combustion engine. Rachel holds a Bachelors degree in Economics from the University of Sussex, as well as a Masters in Economic and Politics from the University of Cambridge. This long-term mission is not only to supply renewable energy all of Octopuss tariffs are advertised as 100 per cent green, and power either comes directly from renewable sources or is certified as renewable using the Rego certificates that Ofgem uses to match power sourced from the open market to renewable supply but to disrupt the UKs dysfunctional energy market. Octopuss youthful workforce is poring over energy consumption charts and enthusing about that bespoke tech, called Kraken, which will now be licensed to other utility companies. [35] As a result of these acquisitions, Octopus now has retail, generation or technology licences in 13 countries across four continents. [24], In July 2021 Octopus rose 12 places on the UK Customer Service Index to 17th, making it the only energy company in the Top 50. Nov 2, 2022. He's founded a number of successful businesses, including e-commerce company C360, built HomeServe's innovation business and is an angel investor in a wide range of tech start-ups. Both investors back businesses that drive sustainability, promote green energy and tackle climate change. [65], In 2019 Octopus launched a 'Portraits from the Precipice' campaign, which sought to raise awareness of climate change and encouraged customers to switch to greener energy deals. [38], As of August 2021, the company has over 2.4 million domestic and business customers. A lot of people have different views of what it means to be an entrepreneur and if this is different from being a businessman or woman. [4] Greg Jackson is the founder of the company and holds the position of chief executive. Octopus are on a mission to bring cheaper, greener power to all. Octopus Energy Group operates a wide range of business divisions, including Octopus Energy Retail, Octopus Energy for Business, Octopus Energy Services, Octopus Electric Vehicles, Octopus Energy Generation, Octopus Hydrogen, Kraken, Kraken Flex and the not-for-profit Centre for Net Zero. The Kent areas where house prices rose the most in 2022. [66] The campaign artwork was exhibited at over 5,000 sites, making it the largest ever digital out-of-home (DOOH) art exhibition. [44] In July 2021, Octopus acquired sister company Octopus Renewables which claims to be the UK's largest investor in solar farms, and also invests in wind power and anaerobic digesters. And I'll let you know if we want your ads. Greg Jackson is the founder and CEO of Octopus Energy Group, which currently has over 3.1 million UK customers. Jon holds an MBA in Business Administration from La Trobe University and Chifley Business School. The mop-topped energy boss, dressed in grey T-shirt and jeans, has become the acceptable face of a pariah industry. A weekly newsletter helping you fit together the pieces of the global economic slowdown. What we have to do now is a million times more complicated., The result of this simplified central planning could be seen the previous week, when electricity prices were colossally high, we were having to use lots of back-up supplies [and] we were literally paying wind generators in Scotland to turn off, because there werent enough cables connecting Scotland, where the electricity was being generated, to England, where we needed it., The solution, he says, is for the energy grid to become more like the internet. She spent some time consulting for a FTSE 100 energy company, followed by a secondment to the Department for the Energy & Climate Change (DECC), and then launching market-leading connected home products - starting at British start-up Alert Me, who became part of the leading smart home provider Hive, a British Gas innovation. Climate change is no longer this vague thing: people are literally baking in India and Pakistan, he says. Greg Jackson, CEO Greg Jackson Founder Octopus Energy agrees $600m deal with former-VP Al Gore backed sustainable investment fund We're over the moon to be able to announce our $600 million partnership with Generation Investment Management, a sustainable investment fund, co-chaired by former US Vice-President and climate champion Al Gore. These days, Greg Jackson is the founder behind the only energy company recommended by Which?. In 2009, Jackson released an instructional book about his fighting style called Jackson's MMA - The Stand Up Game. In 2019, Octopus stated that all its electricity came from renewable sources, and began to offer a "green" gas tariff with carbon offsetting. Jackson reaffirmed that Octopus had not boycotted the channel. His old gym, Greg Jackson Fighting Systems won the Gym of the Year award in 2009. Jackson grew up in a rough neighborhood, and began learning martial arts to defend himself. There, Rebecca was Head of Marketing for Dyno Rod, and Head of Product for Hive 2 Thermostats, one of the most sought-after energy products of its time. Will Dunn is business editor of the New Statesman. He says it took years to find the 10m he needed to launch Octopus. We then realised the change within the energy industry we could enable with a strong technology platform underpinning us, and thats how Octopus Energy came about. As someone whose LinkedIn profile professes a love of disrupting industries that underserve customers and society, its no surprise Greg is passionate about enhancing the customer experience. He began his working life as a video games programmer and always fancied a stint as a motorcycle courier (electric, of course).. You can tell if someone grew up in a cold house: we often prefer baths when you get out of the shower you get a real shock, he says. . Greg Jackson is CEO of Octopus Energy, which is valued at more than 1.4billion . Greg Jackson - Founder, CEO @ Octopus Energy - Crunchbase Person Profile Oops! Day-to-day, she works closely with regulators, industry bodies and policy makers to shape the energy system of the future. Deepak holds an MBA in Marketing, Strategy and Information Systems from the Indian Institute of Management and a B Tech in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology. Passionate, creative, innovative CEO, entrepreneur and investor. Sunday: 8am - 11pm, Interview with Entrepreneur - Greg Jackson - CEO of Octopus Energy. [52], Also in November 2021, Octopus Energy Group signed a deal with Elia Group at COP26 to build a "smart" green grid across Belgium and Germany. As a result, he was suspended from school for instigating fights on more than one occasion. Octopus and Tokyo Gas agreed to launch the Octopus brand in Japan via a 30:70 joint venture to provide electricity from renewable sources, amongst other services. Were nothing like Bulb.. Octopus online presence consistently scores highly with consumer watchdogs and thanks to Rebecca, our customer-centric marketing has helped us achieve exceptional customer growth and the Which? Greg: The desire for their colleagues to be happy and successful. He began developing software (in the form of video games) at 16, then studied economics at Cambridge before running a mirror factory, then founding a number of technology-led businesses. T&Cs  [9], In 2018 Hanwha Energy Retail Australia (Nectr) chose the Kraken platform, developed by Octopus to provide billing, CRM and other technology services to support its launch into the Australian retail energy market. The first nail in the coffin should have been climate change, then it should have been the fact that renewables are now cheaper than fossil fuels. [3] Trading began in December 2015. Jackson, 50, grew up near Middlesbrough. The green energy firm's founder on his sympathy for those struggling with bills - and his exasperation at net zero opponents A day later, Generation Investment Management, a fund chaired by Al Gore, committed to a $600m investment in Octopus. Greg's vision of using technology to disrupt the energy market has enabled Octopus Energy to create tariffs which unlock the power of the green grid - offering cheaper electricity when the sun is shining and the wind is blowing. The collection of projects reflects Jacksons entrepreneurial background. Currently, Octopus Energy has more than 750,000 customers with 100 per cent renewable electricity, despite only setting up three years ago. Aside from that, every experience has helped in some way or another, and been a vital lesson to learn to get me where I am today. Quick and essential guide to domestic and global politics from the New Statesman's politics team. Greg Jackson was grilled by viewers on profits, prices and electric blankets . Jon is currently the Global Director of Operations for Octopus Energy Group and Kraken Technologies and a board member for a number of group companies in Europe and Asia Pacific regions.He has played a pivotal role in building and leading some of the most awarded and customer obsessed teams in the UK and abroad. Last month Octopus pledged 50m to cut customer bills until Octobers price cap rise, part of a longer-term package worth 150m. Theyve secured excellent leasing rates on leading EVs, designed a great EV salary sacrifice scheme to help businesses increase the uptake of EVs, created energy tariffs designed specifically for EV drivers, and have partnered with smart charging tech companies to enable customers to access cheap and green energy rates with ease. [12][13], In both 2018 and 2019, Octopus was the only energy supplier to earn "Recommended Provider" status from the Which? It is the first time a CEO of a large energy retailer has come on The Martin Lewis Money Show to respond to questions from the British public live on air. Driving full energy system change, the Group consists of 10 businesses across the energy value chain, operating in 8 countries globally and supporting 3.2 million customers in the UK. It was founded in 2015 with the backing of British fund management company Octopus Group, a British asset management company. 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