Nicola Kennedy, CEO of Heero Technologies, is an innovator, entrepreneur, and home decarbonisation specialist. Before establishing Heero Technologies, she worked as Commercial Director for Home Energy Management Ventures and Head of Ideas Lab for Centrica.

Over the course of her career, Nicola has worked on several industry-leading projects, including the Cornwall Local Energy Market, a £19 million project designed to showcase and demonstrate the opportunity of Local Energy in the energy system of the future. In addition, she has participated in research advisory boards, advocated to help drive visibility and investment for women in cleantech, and been involved in policy work on low carbon skills and smart technology.

Besides extensive industry experience, Nicola has studied for a master’s degree in Entrepreneurship from the University of Cambridge, a master’s degree in Sustainable Development from the University of Exeter, and a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Manchester.