Edward Hyams is non executive Chairman of the Energy Saving Trust. He has a long standing interest and experience in energy efficiency and sustainability.
Edward has worked in the energy industry since 1970 and has held senior positions in several companies. While Managing Director at Eastern Group, he was founder chairman of the East of England Round Table for Sustainable Development and has participated in a number of national policy groups on Energy, Renewables and Sustainability, In addition to his role with the Trust, Edward directs his efforts to the financing of larger scale renewable energy projects across Europe.
He was named 'Best Business Leader' in the 2002 Sage Daily Telegraph Business awards for his work as CEO of BizzEnergy. Edward is a Chartered Engineer with a degree in Electrical Engineering from Imperial College and has a post graduate qualification in Accounting and Finance. He is a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Fuellers.