What’s it all about?

In this episode, I’m joined by Monica Collings—former CEO of Vattenfall UK and ESB Energy, and now a board chair, non-exec, and strategic advisor across the energy transition space. We discuss her journey from executive leadership to a portfolio career, lessons from leading through the energy crisis, building resilient cultures in volatile times, and why diversity, inclusion, and human-centred leadership are critical to the future of cleantech and utilities. A thoughtful, honest, and inspiring conversation on what it really takes to lead—especially when the pressure is on.

About Monica Collings:

Monica Collings, an influential portfolio Chair and Non-Executive, brings exceptional expertise in business transformation, engagement, and leadership to drive meaningful change and deliver lasting value through the transition to net zero.

As the award-winning Chief Executive of retail energy innovator So Energy, Monica led the successful merger with ESB Energy, showcasing her ability to navigate complex industry landscapes. Her extensive experience spans executive roles at Vattenfall and transformative positions across the retail, home improvement, property, and automotive sectors.

Monica now holds an array of board and strategic advisory roles, including serving as Chair of the international charge point operator Plug-N-Go, and as a Non-Executive Director at Adler & Allen and Dalcour Maclaren. Recognised on the prestigious Involve x YouTube 100 Global Role Model List and recently appointed Chair of POWERful Women, Monica is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion. Her tenure as the sole female Chief Executive of a domestic energy supplier during the energy crisis highlights her unwavering commitment to amplifying well represented customer voices in the boardroom, fostering gender diversity in leadership, and championing equitable solutions within the energy sector.

Social links:

• Monica Collings on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicacollings/
• Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/circles_in_a_circle?igsh=MWhzbzBsamhtaGg5ZQ==

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🎙 Episode 150 – Jan Lozek, Managing Director & Founder, Future Energy Ventures
In this milestone episode of Leaders in Cleantech, David Hunt is joined by Jan Lozek, a veteran investor and the founder of Future Energy Ventures, one of Europe’s largest and most influential climate tech VCs.
Together, they explore the evolution of cleantech investment, the challenges and opportunities facing founders today, and why Europe is uniquely positioned to lead the energy transition—despite global headwinds.

🔥 In this episode, we discuss:
Jan’s personal journey from the 1980s Green movement to launching Future Energy Ventures
The shift from hardware-heavy to software- and AI-led cleantech startups
Why team dynamics and diversity are critical investment criteria
The growing competition and collaboration in the VC ecosystem
U.S. unpredictability, Trump tariffs, and why Europe must seize the moment
The importance of long-term thinking, founder resilience, and learning from failure
What excites Jan most for 2025 in EVs, heating, and AI in energy

🧠 Quote of the episode:
“Deploying new technology is change—and change is done by people, through people.” – Jan Lozek

💡 Who should listen?
Cleantech founders, VC & PE professionals, climate tech enthusiasts, policy influencers, and anyone curious about scaling sustainable innovation.

🔗 Connect with Jan & Future Energy Ventures:
[Website] https://www.fev.vc
[LinkedIn] https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-energy-ventures/
[Jan Lozek on LinkedIn] https://www.linkedin.com/in/janlozek/

🌍 About the podcast:
Leaders in Cleantech brings you insightful conversations with the people driving the clean energy and sustainability revolution—founders, investors, and changemakers shaping our net zero future.

About Hyperion Executive Search:

Hyperion are a specialist executive search firm working with some of the most innovative cleantech companies in the world, helping to find extraordinary talent to enable their growth and success. Partnering with leading cleantech VCs, as well as directly with founders and entrepreneurs in the sector. With our clients we are transforming business and growing a strong and prosperous cleantech economy.

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What’s it all about?
Energy Storage, to infinity and beyond! How do you forecast and predict revenues from your energy storage assets, even if not built yet? Modo have a range of solutions to help asset owners, developers and investors to answer these questions. We also dive into the challenges and experiences of high growth, from pivoting and fundraising to new market entry and building and retaining high performing teams.

About Quentin Scrimshire:
Quentin ‘Q’ Scrimshire has over a decade of experience working in battery energy storage and power markets, covering asset development, financing, construction, trading and optimisation. Before co-founding Modo Energy in 2019, he led Kiwi Power’s European energy storage business (acquired by ENGIE). Previously, he was an engineer at Centrica PLC working on capital projects across offshore wind, oil & gas, thermal power, peaking plant and energy storage. He holds his Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Manchester.
About Modo Energy:
Modo Energy is a B2B SaaS platform that helps renewable energy companies, funds, utilities, and banks manage and value their energy assets. The company specializes in batteries and provides data, analytics, and forecasting to help customers understand the financial performance of their energy assets.

Social links:
Quentin 'Q' Scrimshire on LinkedIn: Quentin 'Q' Scrimshire
Modo Energy on LinkedIn: Modo Energy: Overview
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:40 Meet Quentin Scrimshire of Modo Energy
01:11 The Vision and Mission of Modo Energy
02:19 Global Expansion and Market Focus
02:56 Quentin's Journey in Energy Storage
04:48 Founding Modo Energy: Challenges and Pivots
15:37 Leadership and Company Culture
27:13 Customer-Centric Approach and Community Building
35:57 Future Plans and Closing Remarks

About Hyperion Executive Search:

Hyperion are a specialist executive search firm working with some of the most innovative cleantech companies in the world, helping to find extraordinary talent to enable their growth and success. Partnering with leading cleantech VCs, as well as directly with founders and entrepreneurs in the sector. With our clients we are transforming business and growing a strong and prosperous cleantech economy.

If you want to grow your team, or move forward your career, visit www.hyperionsearch.com, or email info@hyperionsearch.com


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