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Emmeline Smart

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Head of Distribution Technology Strategy, Planning and Enablement at SSE plc
📍 Greater Reading Area, United Kingdom

Emmeline is the Head of Technology Strategy and Planning at SSE plc, where she translates business priorities into executable technology plans. An experienced utilities professional educated at the University of Oxford and UCL, she is known for leading teams to embed cultural and process change. People who have worked with her describe her as talented, astute, and proactive.

Driven by a passion for people and the environment, Emmeline is focused on enabling a greener, fairer future. She is a strong advocate for inclusion and diversity and actively supports and celebrates the achievements of women in technology. She values being part of a values-driven organization and making a tangible impact.

Her career in the utility sector was a conscious choice after an early role in environmental consulting felt at odds with her values.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Head of Distribution Technology Strategy, Planning and Enablement
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Reading Area, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Emmeline shows up

Persuader
People-Oriented
Socially Adept

They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary. They will fight for you if they come to believe in you. They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions.

Priorities

Topics Emmeline cares about

Technology Transformation
Her career at SSE has included roles in continuous improvement, agile practice, and now technology strategy, focusing on driving business and cultural change through technology.
Women in Technology
She actively celebrates and supports women in her field, including presenting the "Apprentice of the year" award at the Women in Technology awards.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
Head of Distribution Technology Strategy, Planning and Enablement
SSE plc
10-2021 - 6-2025
Head of Continuous Improvement and Agile Practice
SSE plc
10-2019 - 11-2021
Group Innovation and Academic Partnerships Manager
SSE plc
4-2015 - 4-2017
Transformation and Change Process Performance Manager
Thames Water
11-2014 - 4-2015
Planning & Scheduling Manager
Thames Water
In the press

Media appearances

Women in Power – Emmeline Smart. Featured in Vimeo (SSE plc)
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Education
2009 - 2010
MSc
UCL
2005 - 2008
BA Hons
University of Oxford
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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