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FREEDOM STRENGTHENS INDUSTRY INFLUENCE WITH TWO STRATEGIC SECTOR APPOINTMENTS

Posted: 1 October 2026
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Freedom, an NG Bailey Group company, has announced two appointments to influential industry leadership groups, further strengthening its role in shaping the future of the UK's energy and utilities sector.

Rob Thompson, Managing Director of Design & Advisory, has been appointed to the Energy & Utility Skills Partnership (EUSP) CEO Council, while Ross Warne, Digital Transformation Manager, has joined Nima's IM4Power Supply Chain Leadership Group.

Through these appointments, Freedom will play an active role in industry discussions on skills, workforce development, digital transformation and information management, helping to shape the future of the energy sector while reinforcing its commitment to collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement across major energy and infrastructure programmes throughout the UK.

“These appointments reflect the expertise we have across the business and reinforce Freedom's commitment to playing an active role in addressing some of the sector's biggest opportunities and challenges, from skills development to digital innovation.”

Carl ClayManaging Director Freedom

“The energy and utilities sector is entering a period of significant transformation, bringing both opportunities and challenges for employers across the industry. “I'm looking forward to working with the Energy & Utility Skills Partnership CEO Council to support initiatives that strengthen the talent pipeline, develop critical skills and help ensure the sector is equipped to meet future demand.”

Rob ThompsonManaging Director of Design & Advisory

“I am delighted to join the IM4Power Supply Chain Leadership Group and represent Freedom within an organisation that is shaping the future of digital delivery across the UK power sector. Information and data are becoming increasingly important to the successful delivery and operation of critical infrastructure, and I look forward to contributing to the development of best practice, industry standards and greater digital collaboration across the sector.”

Ross WarneDigital Transformation Manager


Posted: 1 October 2026
Reading Time: 2 minutes