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CEHG is an independent, senior-led UK consultancy. We work with utilities, metering operators, network operators and connected-product manufacturers on bearer, device and platform decisions that outlive every contract renewal.
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Chris Gales
Chris Gales is a smart metering and utility transformation leader with over 25 years of experience delivering complex AMI, IoT, and enterprise technology programmes. He has supported utilities, regulators, and technology providers across the UK, Europe, the United States, and the Middle East, combining deep technical expertise with strategic leadership to deliver secure, scalable, and commercially successful outcomes.
Throughout his career, Chris has worked with leading utilities, government and regulatory stakeholders, global consultancies, and technology vendors, helping shape smart metering strategies, industry standards, procurement programmes, and large-scale digital transformations. He is known for translating complex technical and commercial challenges into clear, practical decisions that enable organisations to deliver measurable business value and lasting operational improvements.
Drawing on experience gained across consulting, utility, vendor, and regulatory environments, Chris brings a collaborative and hands-on approach to every engagement, helping clients move confidently from strategy and architecture through to successful delivery and operation.