John Walsh

Senior Commercial & Business Development Leader | Strategy, Growth & Partnerships | Energy, Utilities & Infra Structure | Giga‑Projects (NEOM) | UK & GCC | PMP®

Tabuk Region

About

Senior Strategic Account Manager specialising in utilities and energy for giga‑projects, with experience delivering first‑of‑kind commercial models in complex, greenfield environments. I currently work at ENOWA / NEOM, where I lead and manage strategic utility accounts within a large‑scale giga‑project ecosystem, supporting the delivery of commercially robust, customer‑centric energy and utilities solutions. My role spans strategic account management, commercial governance, pricing strategy, and contract‑to‑cash delivery, working closely with senior stakeholders to ensure sustainable outcomes and long‑term value creation. Experience highlights include: • Establishing and managing strategic utility accounts in first‑of‑kind project environments • Leading pricing reviews, tariff structures, and contract amendments to balance customer outcomes with commercial discipline • Supporting CAPEX recovery, revenue assurance, and zero‑debt account performance through structured governance • Acting as a senior commercial interface between customers and internal teams (pricing, finance, legal, analytics, operations) Prior to NEOM, I held senior commercial and account leadership roles across energy, utilities, distributed energy, and IoT‑enabled solutions, including leadership positions at E.ON Energy Solutions and EcoSync, delivering complex projects and high‑growth commercial outcomes.

Experience

  • Senior Strategic Account Manager – Utilities & Giga Projects (NEOM / ENOWA) - PMP® at NEOM
    Aug 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • Sales Director at EcoSync
    Oct 2021 - Aug 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos

    EcoSync is a Cleantech firm whose patent-pending technology helps save energy, reduce carbon emissions, and increase comfort in commercial buildings. Our innovative, sensor-free solution saves money on installation and gives clients Dynamic Energy Management. Our products allow us to offer clients up to 40% energy reduction and significantly reduce their carbon emissions. Our technology has been developed by Oxford scientists addressing the shortfalls of the existing systems on the market. It involves no wires, no costly installation, and is suitable even for older buildings, with or without a building management system. Reach out if you would like to find out more.

  • E.ON UK (Home Based)
    • Head of Strategic Account Management
      Aug 2017 - Oct 2021 · 4 yrs 3 mos

      I currently lead a team of Strategic Account Managers (SAM's) within E.ON's new B&CS Sales Business. Each SAM manages a number of strategically important customers, helping them to get 'Energy Fit' and ready to be competitive in their chosen industries.

    • Strategic Account Manager
      Aug 2016 - Jul 2017 · 1 yr

    • Non Commodity Sales Manager
      Nov 2014 - Aug 2016 · 1 yr 10 mos

      Responsible for introducing a wide range of energy solutions to our B2B Sector.

  • E.ON UK (19 yrs)
    • Business Channel Manager
      Jan 2011 - Sep 2014 · 3 yrs 9 mos

      Responsible for developing and growing E.ON S.E's renewable heat business.

    • Key Account Manager
      Jan 2008 - Dec 2010 · 3 yrs

      Provided full range of micro-generation renewable technologies to B2B clients. Including project managing an award winning scheme of 180 GSHP's to a community in Huddersfield. This scheme won Public Sector Project of The Year Award at the National Heat Pump Awards in 2010.

    • Key Account Manager
      Oct 2004 - Dec 2008 · 4 yrs 3 mos

      Responsible for £1M+ mutli site Key Accounts including private and public sector clients. Developed key relationships with third parties in the industry to deliver tangible returns in terms of volume / margin and cash flow.