Deck officer with Royal Fleet Auxiliary, moving into British Gas Corporate sales which gave me a foundation in understanding energy client and business needs.

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Recognising opportunities, I set up Refresh Now Ltd in 2002. 18 years on I still have many of the same clients that I represented on day one. My average day consists on being very hands-on with existing and new clients and making sure that my team has immediate expert support and guidance.

Shaun Hanlon

Managing Director / Founder

Fashion design, buying and international product development for over 15 years. My passion is understanding and supporting clients, brand and business needs.

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Changing career direction, I now specialise in the procurement of commercial energy across the private, public and third sector with national coverage. I represent corporate clients, negotiating bespoke, best contracts on their behalf.

Sara Couch (BA Hons)

Corporate Energy Procurement Manager

 After 6 Years with the Royal Engineers I moved into Systems Sales with British Olivetti selling accounting machines and later computer-based Business Systems.

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This gave me a very detailed and technical mindset which lead me on to an interest in energy.

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Working with Refresh Now, advising Corporate clients on energy procurement for over seven years has enabled me to become a highly successful Business Partner and a specialist in this field.

Paul Horabin

Senior Energy Consultant

Having run a telecoms reseller business for over 10 years I now advise the public and private sector on reducing spend on telecommunications. I have helped major organisations achieve significant savings through the auditing and restructuring of tariffs, suppliers, telecoms infrastructure, mobile telephony and connectivity.

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I am pleased that I have been trusted by some of the biggest names in the UK and internationally to advise on telecoms procurement, telephony and call centre strategy, cost reduction and recovery and bespoke business mobile solutions.

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I would be happy to discuss your current telecoms infrastructure and how we can help you improve your business efficiency and performance.

John Irwin

Telecoms Consultant

Qualified solicitor in practice for 12 years to then becoming a partner in a firm of around 90 employees.

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Changed career direction with a focus on becoming an energy procurement specialist. I have drawn upon all my skills and training as a solicitor which has contributed to me becoming a successful energy procurement expert representing the corporate market for
over 7 years.

Bethany Wright LLB (Hons)

Corporate Energy Procurement Manager

Having worked for one of the “Big Six” for 17 years I have become an expert within the utilities industry.

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My years at SSE have provided me with extensive insight, knowledge and specialist experience within corporate energy supply. This allows me to support my Refresh Now team internally and externally with ease. My supplier background and experience is used to benefit our clientele, it enables me to fast track any issues providing immediate solutions which keeps Refresh Now at the forefront of its market sector.

Carl Ford

Senior Corporate Energy Analyst

With a background in insurance, I was able to easily transfer my detailed skills set over to the energy industry. I quickly became an expert in the utilities market, understanding the ever-increasing costs and negative implications that this was having on businesses throughout the UK, if they weren’t receiving the right advice.

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Nearly 10 years on I am a specialist in the industry and have seen many economic climates changes. I continue to advise and represent my clients in the procurement of energy and telecoms ensuring a positive outcome.

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I have been with Refresh Now for seven years.

Kevin Lloyd

Senior Energy Consultant