Director of Strategic Energy Planning and Chief Engineer, National Energy System Operator
Julian is a chartered engineer with three decades of transmission system operation, planning and investment experience. He has played a central role in shaping the UK’s energy future. As Chief Engineer and Director of Strategic Energy Planning at NESO, he has led major innovations in zero-carbon electricity, infrastructure resilience, and national energy strategy, delivering practical solutions that support the UK’s transition to a clean, secure, and sustainable energy system.
Julian Leslie FREng