CEO MONTHLY / CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2023 29 CEO MONTHLY / ISSUE 1 2024 6 ometimes, the only way to identify the need for mass change is to have experience in what both works and doesn’t work. Following five years working in the solar industry, wherein he was directly involved with the development of renewable energy projects, Gaetan Cuvillier came to recognise that we needed to change the way we approach the energy sector. He saw that simply relying on renewable energy was not going to make the difference that we need and vowed to find a better solution. As such, The OAK Network was created. Gaetan identified a greater need for efficiency and knew that data was the best way to do this. By installing sensors on electricity meters and cables, The OAK Network is able to measure consumption at one-minute intervals, giving them a complete picture of a business’ energy usage. This valuable data allows them to predict consumption, flag irregularities, and recommend sustainable strategies to improve efficiency. However, Gaetan wasn’t only influenced by his previous professional experience. On the contrary, having grown up on a sailing boat at a young age, he came to realise how important clean energy was and is. Clean energy meant freedom and independence and had to be explored in as much depth as possible to determine its full potential. Fast forward to the current day, Gaetan is leveraging what he has learned over the years to forge a unique approach that comes from a place of empowering the end user. As a result, The OAK Network has managed to characterise itself as a company whose sustainable long-term positive impact is ever strengthening. Though The OAK Network is a conduit for Gaetan’s passion, it, in itself, has already managed to have an undeniable impact on a wide range of clients. Operating alongside businesses that are interested in controlling their energy expenditure, consumption, and environmental impact, the company successfully optimises the energy usage of its clients. The result is exactly as Gaetan had always intended – a company that is renowned for specialising in helping clients make informed decisions about their energy management. From helping them to implement sustainable practises, to advising businesses on how crucial efficient energy management is, The OAK Network is continuously spreading Gaetan’s passion for a cleaner future. Despite understanding that his aims have always been incredibly ambitious, Gaetan prides himself on the knowledge that his Branching into the Future of Energy Centred around the concept of using stateof-the-art sensors to monitor and manage energy consumption, The OAK Network has quickly become the face of change within the industry. Spearheaded by CEO Gaetan Cuvillier, proud owner of the title of B2B Energy Efficiency CEO of the Year 2023 – London, the company has come leaps and bounds in uniting the power of technology, data, and people to build a new form of energy management. Join us as we delve into how Gaetan has transformed conceptions of energy management. work has had a direct impact on his clients. Pursuing a definitive means to reduce energy wastage is a venture that’s bound to be filled with challenges and roadblocks, and yet it seems as though The OAK Network has overcome each one with equal flourish. Under Gaetan’s guidance, the business has consistently broken the boundaries of what most would believe to be possible, ultimately resulting in a rewarding outcome that makes each day a delight. As such, it’s no wonder that Gaetan Cuvillier has earned himself such a fantastic reputation over the years. Through The OAK Network, he has effortlessly expressed his vision for the future, and leveraged his insights and team of experts to bring real change to his network of businesses. His influence is present far and wide throughout the industry, and we’re sure that it’ll only continue to grow as he strives for new heights. Regardless, The OAK Network truly is lucky to have such a capable, award-winning CEO at the helm. S Contact: Gaetan Cuvillier Company: The OAK Network Email: [email protected] Web Address: www.oak-network.com
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