Former BEAMA chief joins Chameleon Technology
Chameleon Technology has appointed Dr Howard Porter as an advisor to their board of Directors following his exit as CEO of BEAMA, the UK trade association for manufacturers and providers of energy infrastructure technologies and system.
In announcing his position on the board, Chameleon Technology cites his decades of experience in an advisory capacity to help bolster the company’s ambitions in helping UK consumers reduce their climate impact by developing connected, clean and cost-effective home energy solutions.
Mike Woodhall, CEO and co-founder of Chameleon Technology, states, “Howard’s experience will be invaluable as an advisor to the board.
“His passion for the future of the UK’s electrical network, not to mention his participation in many government panels and task forces, means he has a wealth of knowledge and insight to share with us as we accelerate our growth. We look forward to him working closely with the senior team.”
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Dr Porter adds, “I am delighted to join the Chameleon Technology team to assist in their future development and expansion. My experience in consumer-focused technology will integrate well with the existing expertise of the organisation.”
Dr Porter worked as CEO of BEAMA for 25 years, helping the association to expand its expertise into a greater range of energy-related technologies.
Over this time he has held a number of UK and European senior roles including chair of the ORGALIM board in Brussels and the EURIS group of associations through the BREXIT negotiations.
He has also created a number of senior advisory groups including the BEAMA Senior Sector Council. Dr Porter has also played a crucial role in helping the creation of the UK and European smart metering systems and assisted the industry during the COVID pandemic.
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Dr Porter will continue in an advisory role to the BEAMA Board and will represent BEAMA and the UK electrotechnical industry as a member of the IEC market strategy board.
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