Philippa Brown
About Philippa Brown
Philippa Brown is the Co-Founder and COO of Elyos Energy, where she leads efforts to enhance energy flexibility in mass markets. She has a background in strategy and operations, having held significant roles at OVO Energy and Rolls-Royce.
Current Role at Elyos Energy
Philippa Brown serves as the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Elyos Energy since 2023. In this role, she focuses on addressing the challenges related to increased electricity demand and intermittent supply. Elyos Energy promotes energy flexibility in mass markets, aiming to optimize energy consumption through innovative solutions.
Previous Experience at OVO Energy
Prior to her current position, Philippa Brown worked at OVO Energy in multiple roles. She was the Head of Strategy from 2021 to 2022 and served as Chief of Staff to the COO from 2020 to 2021. Her work at OVO Energy contributed to strategic planning and operational efficiency within the organization.
Background in Operations at Rolls-Royce
Philippa Brown gained significant experience in operations while working at Rolls-Royce. She held the position of Operations Consultant from 2018 to 2020 and participated in the Leadership Graduate Programme from 2017 to 2018. Her tenure at Rolls-Royce provided her with expertise in industrial technology and operational management.
Education and Expertise
Philippa Brown holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Economics and Finance from The University of Auckland, which she completed from 2013 to 2016. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from INSEAD Business School in 2023. Additionally, she participated in a program at Y Combinator in 2023, enhancing her entrepreneurial skills.
Innovations at Elyos Energy
At Elyos Energy, Philippa Brown has been instrumental in developing a platform that connects smart thermostats, electric vehicles, HVAC systems, solar energy, and batteries. This platform optimizes energy consumption and automates participation in demand response energy markets, allowing customers to manage real-time energy use across commercial sites.