Head of Energy in London

About us

We are a global marketing agency that has gone from start-up to multi-national in little over two decades. Our success is due to a combination of factors: talented people delivering award-winning campaigns, expanding client relationships into new markets or services, and making strategic acquisitions. TEAM LEWIS has won many prestigious awards, including Cannes Lions, PRovoke Media, ICCO, European Excellence, PRCA Digital, Digital Impact, and Global Digital Excellence.

At the heart of the business is TEAM LEWIS Foundation. In January 2021, there was a need to respond to the challenges the COVID pandemic brought to communities and charitable organisations. TEAM LEWIS saw that support was crucial and change was needed to make that happen. Our local causes scheme was launched, allowing every member of TEAM LEWIS to nominate a local cause close to their heart to receive a cash donation. In addition, nominated causes can also benefit from a donation in kind of expertise, time, and resources. In the past year, TEAM LEWIS has donated almost $2 million to 445 causes around the world.

Purpose of the role

The Head of Energy, APAC will drive the growth of TEAM LEWIS' new energy practice across the APAC region, working in collaboration with the regional management team. With a focus on maximising revenue growth opportunities, the Head of Energy will mandate teams to exceed client expectations whilst ensuring operational excellence. This leader will provide counsel on risk preparedness, live crisis response, and reputational resilience. They will shape strong, long-term relationships with clients, positioning TEAM LEWIS as an indispensable and strategic partner in achieving goals and objectives.

Main responsibilities

• Practice leadership: define and implement the practice vision, strategy and commercial targets.
• Client counsel: act as a senior advisor to major accounts on energy transition, decarbonization, Net Zero and crisis preparedness. Provide hands-on leadership in managing crises, including training with simulation exercises and live incident response.
• Campaign leadership: shape and oversee campaigns that position clients as leaders in clean power, innovation, and UN climate initiatives. Ensure campaigns integrate earned, owned, shared and paid strategies. Ensure that KPIs and service agreements are defined.
• Growth & profitability: drive new business opportunities, lead pitches and convert prospects into long-term clients. Maintain profitability across and ensure commercial discipline.
• Collaboration & cascade: work to cascade opportunities across the region. Ensure smooth coordination of knowledge and resources.
• Team development: recruit, coach and develop consultants in the practice. Foster a high-performance culture and build future leaders in the discipline. Promote a culture of innovation and curiosity, especially around AI, for continuous professional improvement.
• Reputation building: position TEAM LEWIS externally as a leading corporate consultancy in the energy sector. Represent the practice at industry forums and in media commentary.

About you

Ambitious, dynamic and positive, you have proven experience of leading and growing an energy portfolio for an agency. A "hunter" of new business, your network is extensive and your reputation is strong. You have a track record of winning and retaining major accounts as well as driving organic growth from existing clients. A strategic thinker, you enjoy counselling c-suite clients and devising stakeholder engagement campaigns that build trust and drive change. Mission focused and commercial, you operate at speed to exceed goals and deliver results. A charismatic leader, you know how to motivate a team. You relish business challenges and thrive in an international environment.

Additional requirements

• Energy sector expertise: oil and gas, coal, electricity generation and distribution, renewable energy (solar, wind, hydro, bioenergy).
• Knowledge of trends and issues impacting corporate reputations and complex stakeholder audiences.
• Curious about emerging technologies, with a particular interest in the strategic applications of AI in communications; proactive in leveraging AI innovations to drive business growth and operational efficiency.
• In-depth experience in corporate reputation management, strategic positioning and behavioural change campaigns, executive communications, risk and crisis management.
• Understanding of diverse cultures, communication styles, values, practices.
• Relationship builder who connects quickly, adept at navigating stakeholder relationships and networks.
• High level of business acumen, including successful commercial management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to problem solve, project manage, prioritise and multi-task.
• Integrity, humility, self-drive/initiative – and a sense of humour!

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of the responsibilities for this role. Other responsibilities may be added from time to time.

TEAM LEWIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating and fostering an environment focused on equality, empowerment and respect. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that supports and celebrates our diversity. We continue to invest in our efforts to ensure that TEAM LEWIS is a place where everyone can thrive.