Trident strengthens senior team with appointment of new head of procurement

Blackpool-based energy consultancy Trident has strengthened its leadership team as the business positions itself for its next phase of growth.

As part of the changes, Alexandra Mottershead has been promoted to head of procurement and supplier services.

Alex joined Trident in March 2022, at the height of the energy crisis, bringing a decade of experience in the energy consultancy sector.

After graduating from the University of Manchester with a degree in Atmospheric Physics, Alex joined the industry as a fixed procurement analyst and has since built extensive expertise across risk management, trading, procurement, and supplier relations.

In her new role, Alex will lead Trident’s risk management, trading, procurement, and supplier services functions.

Her team is responsible for strategically procuring energy for customers by balancing individual organisational priorities and risks with market opportunities and net-zero objectives.

This includes managing both fixed-term contracts and flexibly traded procurement strategies, as well as overseeing fixed and flexible Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for generators to maximise revenues while mitigating operational risk.

Alex’s team also includes Trident’s non-commodity specialists, who provide vital updates to customers on charging, policy, and regulatory changes that may impact future energy costs.

Alexandra Mottershead, head of procurement and supplier services at Trident, said: “I’m really proud to be stepping into this role at such an important moment for the energy sector.

"My focus is on making sure organisations have the clarity and confidence they need to make informed energy decisions that support both commercial resilience and their journey to net zero.

"I’m also genuinely excited to be leading such a talented team as we continue to strengthen our procurement and risk management capabilities.”

Andy Curry, head of client services at Trident, added: "Everything we do at Trident is grounded in strong data and deep energy market insight, and Alex brings an exceptional blend of both. 

Her expertise across procurement, risk management, and supplier relations, built over more than a decade in the sector, adds real strength to our wider leadership team.  

Alex’s perspective will further enhance our ability to support clients in making informed, long term strategic energy decisions.  This will be crucial as organisations look to optimise their procurement strategies and accelerate progress towards net zero."

Trident was founded in 2001 and has spent more than two decades supporting businesses across the North West to manage energy smarter and build a more sustainable future.