Jillian Ferris

Jillian has extensive experience in energy regulation in Northern Ireland across public and private sectors. As Head of Networks at the Utility Regulator, she oversees a range of projects including developing the regulatory regime for offshore wind, planning the electricity smart meter roll out programme, monitoring the licence compliance of network companies and driving forward strategic development projects to get best value from the electricity network.

Before joining UR, she was the business development lead for a large contracting business: a role that included successfully bidding for major public sector contracts and establishing private sector contracts. She also managed regulatory risk for a gas network operator during the crucial early years of the gas industry.