Gartner Expert

Lauren Wheatley

Director Analyst

Lauren is a Research Director within the Energy & Utilities team. Lauren's primary focus is advising both End User and TSP clients within the Energy Services and Renewable Energy domains.

Previous experience

Prior to joining Gartner, Lauren worked at Director level within the Renewable Energy Sector. She has worked for both Independent Power Producers and and global advisory and service organisations in in senior technical and management roles. She brings a successful executive track record in strategic planning and implementation, business and team development and international business growth.

Professional background

SLR Consulting

European Power Sector Leader

Natural Power

Director of Advisory & Analytics

AES

Resource Manager

Areas of coverage

Energy and Utilities Technology Optimization and Modernization

Industry Markets and Technologies

Energy and Utilities Digital Transformation and Innovation

Industry Product Planning and Strategy

Education

Certificate in Company Direction, Institute of Directors

Postgraduate Certificate: The Mechanics of Project Finance, Middlesex University

B.Eng (Hons). 1st Class, Mechanical and Environmental Engineering, University of Strathclyde

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Top Issues That I Help Clients Address

1For IT and Technology Leaders in the Energy Sector I can provide support on commercial and contractual implications within the Renewable Energy Sector

2For IT and Technology Leaders in the Energy Sector I can provide support on Renewable Energy operational asset optimization, data and analytics

3For Technology Service Providers selling solutions and services into the Energy Service Market I can provide support on understanding opportunities within the Renewable Energy Sector

4For Technology Service Providers selling solutions and services into the Energy Service Market I can provide support on developing Energy Services products