Guest speaker confirmed!
Steve Fraser, Chief Exec, Cadent Gas
Accountable for serving c.11 million customers across 5 gas distribution networks by operating the system and maintaining it safely as well as running the National Gas Emergency service on behalf of all distribution networks.
Over 20 years’ experience of managing and transforming infrastructure business’ latterly as Chief Operating Officer and a main board Director of the FTSE100 water company United Utilities.
A degree in Management Studies and a Masters in Engineering Management from UMIST, he holds a diploma in Advanced Management from Harvard University.
After leaving education, Steve trained in utilities operations working across water, electricity, and latterly high-pressure Gas pipelines.
Steve became a Director of Bethell Group where he worked to establish them as a leading player in the energy services sector prior to joining United Utilities in 2005 to run the global outsourcing division Energy and Contracting Services working across the UK Europe and The Middle East.
Board Director at Southern Water between May 2022 and September 2025, supporting oversight during a period of transformation for the organisation.
In September 2025, Steve joined the Board of Manchester Airport Group as a Non-Executive Director.
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