Building a National Institution From a Blank Page | Grit in the Boardroom
- Aug 6, 2026
- 4:48
- Full Episode
As founding Chair of Great British Energy, the UK's publicly owned energy company backed by £8.3 billion of public investment, Juergen Maier CBE built a national institution from a blank page, no staff, no offices, no governance framework. What did he do on day one?
Brief Summary
The episode discusses the creation of Great British Energy and its strategic goals under new leadership.
Key points
- Starting from Scratch. In July 2024, you became chair of a company that didn't exist before.
- Building a Purpose-Driven Company. Great British Energy aims to create good jobs and energy security for society.
Episode highlights
- Starting from ScratchIn July 2024, you became chair of a company that didn't exist before.“What did you actually do on day one?”0:16Aug 6, 2026
- Building a Purpose-Driven CompanyGreat British Energy aims to create good jobs and energy security for society.“We're part of the overall public ownership.”2:37Aug 6, 2026
