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Ofgem CEO Jonathan Brearley Appointed Permanent Secretary for Energy

3/6/2026

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Jonathan Brearley, CEO of Ofgem, will become Permanent Secretary at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).
Brearley has led Ofgem since 2020, navigating challenges in the energy market.
Tim Jarvis will serve as acting CEO until a successor is appointed.
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband praised Brearley for his experience and commitment to clean energy.
The recruitment process for a new Ofgem chief executive will be announced soon.

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Jonathan Brearley, CEO of Ofgem, will become Permanent Secretary at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).
Brearley has led Ofgem since 2020, navigating challenges in the energy market.
Tim Jarvis will serve as acting CEO until a successor is appointed.
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband praised Brearley for his experience and commitment to clean energy.
The recruitment process for a new Ofgem chief executive will be announced soon.