Navigant Strengthens Global Energy Experience and Capabilities
April 20 2016 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
Three senior hires bring demand-side management, analytics,
regulatory, and grid modernization expertise
Today, Navigant announced three senior professionals have joined
the company’s growing global Energy segment. Kathleen Gaffney,
Managing Director; Jeffrey Richman, Director; and Craig Sabine,
Director, lend demonstrated experience in energy efficiency,
demand-side management, analytics, and grid modernization to the
Firm. Together, they complement Navigant’s ability to provide
clients with experience in handling large-scale engagements,
analyzing markets, and providing strategic direction across a
variety of key topics as the energy industry continues to
experience change.
These professionals offer their expertise to Navigant’s
expanding global markets, supporting clients across North America
and throughout Europe and the Middle East.
“Navigant’s clients rely on our insights to make educated
decisions that help them accelerate performance and avoid risk in
times of uncertainty,” said Jan Vrins, Managing Director and
Navigant Energy segment leader. “We are excited about the advisory
services Kathleen brings to our growing presence in the Europe and
Middle East region, we believe Jeff’s experience and
forward-looking perspectives on grid modernization and data
analytics will offer clients the insights they need to advance
their businesses, and we value Craig for his holistic approach in
supporting our energy clients in Canada.”
Kathleen Gaffney, Managing Director – London, United
Kingdom
With more than two decades of experience managing large-scale,
multi-year engagements and overseeing the work of large
interdisciplinary teams, Gaffney plays an integral role in advising
Navigant’s energy clients in Europe and the Middle East on
demand-side policies, markets, and programs. Gaffney’s work centers
on directing targeted market research that incorporates robust data
analytics, customer segmentation, and behavior modeling to help
Navigant’s clients better understand evolving customer expectations
and strengthen their competitive position in a rapidly changing
environment. Her work covers a range of demand-side initiatives,
including energy efficiency, demand response, and distributed
energy resources. Prior to joining Navigant, Gaffney led DNV GL’s
European-focused practice on energy policy and program evaluation
based in London. Gaffney fulfilled a similar assignment based in
Sydney, Australia, and has also co-led DNV GL’s U.S.-based
evaluation practice, a $30 million operation focused on energy
policy and program evaluation for government and utility
clients.
Jeffrey Richman, Director – Miami, FL
As a member of Navigant’s Grid Modernization team, Richman
provides strategic direction and hands-on implementation experience
on intelligent data analytics. He extends the Firm’s capabilities
in a variety of areas, ranging from advanced metering
infrastructure, data analytics, customer service operations and
systems, and revenue protection, to care center strategy,
technology upgrades, and demand-side management. Richman has
experience leading diverse organizations through tactical program
development and implementation, as well as more than 30 years’
experience in planning and managing business and IT activities.
Previously, Richman was a senior manager at Florida Power &
Light Company, where he led the successful back-office
transformation of the company’s $800 million smart meter
implementation. Following that, he oversaw the implementation and
subsequent transition to the operation of a smart meter/customer
data solution for big and intelligent data analytics. Richman is an
adjunct professor at Broward College’s School of Business, and he
has also served as the vice chairman of the Silver Spring Networks
user group and as an executive board member of the Utility
Analytics Institute.
Craig Sabine, Director – Toronto, Canada
A seasoned expert in the analysis of energy markets, Sabine’s
work supports development decisions for new renewable energy and
conventional fossil fuel-fired generation projects in Canada as the
Firm works to expand its presence across the country. He brings
specialized skills, including operations management and business
process excellence to Navigant’s Canadian presence. Sabine is also
an expert in climate change mitigation policy and its impact on the
industry transformation and strategic corporate initiatives. He is
a respected expert on integrated utility planning, operations, and
innovation, and often testifies in support of his analyses before
regulatory bodies and the courts. Sabine has also worked with
energy sector clients on integrated resource management
assignments, the optimization of business processes, and change
management. Prior to Navigant, Sabine was employed by MNP, a
chartered accountancy and business advisory firm, and he has also
worked at ICF International and Environmental Canada.
About Navigant
Navigant Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: NCI) is a specialized, global
professional services firm that helps clients take control of their
future. Navigant’s professionals apply deep industry knowledge,
substantive technical expertise, and an enterprising approach to
help clients build, manage and/or protect their business interests.
With a focus on markets and clients facing transformational change
and significant regulatory or legal pressures, the Firm primarily
serves clients in the healthcare, energy and financial services
industries. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing,
and technology/analytics services, Navigant’s practitioners bring
sharp insight that pinpoints opportunities and delivers powerful
results. More information about Navigant can be found at
navigant.com.
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