Tamsin Lishman

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Customer Asset Director at SSE Energy Solutions

Truro, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Tamsin Lishman is an experienced energy executive, currently serving as Customer Asset Director at SSE Energy Solutions. She has a strong track record of leading business transformation and growth in the energy and industrial sectors, including a recent role as CEO of Kensa Group. She holds a Master of Engineering from the University of Oxford.

Outside of her primary career, Tamsin is passionate about the energy transition and decarbonizing heat. She enjoys reading, photography, design, and running, and values spending time with her family and friends.

Interesting fact: Tamsin was named "Inspiring Leader of the Year" at the Utility Week Awards for her impactful leadership in the sector.

Personality Overview

Informal

Charismatic

Assertive

They are more likely to accept new and exciting technologies.  They are charming and can persuade others to support their decisions. They are not against taking risks and can make tough decisions when required.


Topics They Care About

Energy Decarbonisation
Her career is focused on the energy transition, with leadership roles at companies specializing in ground source heat pumps, thermal batteries, and broad energy solutions.
Renewable Heating
As the former CEO of Kensa, a leading UK manufacturer of ground source heat pumps, she is an expert in deploying renewable heating solutions at scale.
Customer Energy Solutions
Her current role as Customer Asset Director at SSE Energy Solutions centers on delivering solutions to help customers reduce bills, improve efficiency, and meet decarbonisation goals.

Media Appearances

Tamsin has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2026
Customer Asset Director at SSE Energy Solutions
12-2025 - 2-2026
Advisory
9-2023 - 12-2025
CEO of Kensa at Kensa
5-2022 - 8-2023
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at EnergyNest
5-2022
Executive Asset Director at NWG (Northumbrian Water Group)

Education

1995 - 1999
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) from University of Oxford
High Potentials' Leadership Program from Harvard Business School

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Exp : 3 Location : Truro, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Customer Asset Director at SSE Energy Solutions
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Insights For Selling To Tamsin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Address your competition clearly and confidently
  • Talk about yourself and some of your achievements at the start of the conversation

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach
  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tamsin is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tamsin

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tamsin move?

  • They can reach decisions quickly if they develop trust and confidence in the product.
  • Can Tamsin take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Tamsin

Personality Compatibility


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