Mashhud Ahsan

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Head of Commercial Strategy at Octopus Energy

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Mashhud Ahsan is the Head of Commercial Strategy at Octopus Energy, where he previously led strategic finance for the £10bn UK retail division. A Chartered Accountant with a background in forensic M&A dispute advisory at KPMG, he leverages a First-Class Mathematics degree in his work.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Queen Mary University of London.

Personality Overview

Believer

Big Picture Person

Relationship Oriented

They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.  They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions.

Topics They Care About

Commercial Strategy
Currently leads commercial strategy at Octopus Energy, building on his prior role as Head of Strategic Finance for the company's largest subsidiary.
Strategic Finance
Experienced in leading all FP&A and commercial finance for a business with £10bn in annual revenue, including developing complex forecasts and acquisition strategies.
Financial Modeling
His background includes creating and enhancing complex mathematical models for company performance, stress testing, and M&A dispute valuations at KPMG.

Media Appearances

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Work History

7-2025
Head of Commercial Strategy at Octopus Energy
4-2022 - 6-2025
Head of Strategic Finance (UK Retail) at Octopus Energy
9-2019 - 1-2021
Forensic Assistant Manager at KPMG UK
9-2016 - 9-2019
Forensic Associate at KPMG UK
3-2015 - 6-2016
Finance Assistant at MadeSimple Group

Education

2016 - 2019
ACA from ICAEW
2011 - 2014
Bachelor of Science (BSc) from Queen Mary University of London

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Exp : 9 Location : Greater London, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of Commercial Strategy at Octopus Energy
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Insights For Selling To Mashhud

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone
  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed
  • Talk anecdotally about the customer experience that your product offers

DONT's

  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Mashhud is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Mashhud

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Mashhud move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Mashhud take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Mashhud

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