Stephen Fitzpatrick is a British entrepreneur and founder focused on building and scaling technology companies that address some of the world’s most significant challenges in energy and mobility.
He founded OVO Energy with the conviction that the UK energy system could be cleaner, smarter, and more customer-centric. Under his leadership, the company grew into one of the country’s leading energy businesses and helped accelerate the shift toward decarbonisation and digital engagement.
Stephen later established Kaluza, a technology platform that uses data and AI to orchestrate distributed energy resources such as electric vehicles, batteries, and heat pumps. Kaluza’s mission is to enable a more flexible, intelligent grid capable of supporting the transition to clean, affordable energy at scale.
He is also the founder of Vertical Aerospace, a UK-based aerospace company developing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft designed to transform short-haul aviation and reduce the carbon impact of flight.
Across his ventures, Stephen has consistently demonstrated a belief...Stephen Fitzpatrick is a British entrepreneur and founder focused on building and scaling technology companies that address some of the world’s most significant challenges in energy and mobility.
He founded OVO Energy with the conviction that the UK energy system could be cleaner, smarter, and more customer-centric. Under his leadership, the company grew into one of the country’s leading energy businesses and helped accelerate the shift toward decarbonisation and digital engagement.
Stephen later established Kaluza, a technology platform that uses data and AI to orchestrate distributed energy resources such as electric vehicles, batteries, and heat pumps. Kaluza’s mission is to enable a more flexible, intelligent grid capable of supporting the transition to clean, affordable energy at scale.
He is also the founder of Vertical Aerospace, a UK-based aerospace company developing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft designed to transform short-haul aviation and reduce the carbon impact of flight.
Across his ventures, Stephen has consistently demonstrated a belief that technology and entrepreneurship can solve large, complex problems.READ MOREVIEW LESS
Vertical Aerospace uses technology from the aviation, energy, and automotive industries to decarbonise air transport. It conceptualises and builds vertical take-off, electrically-powered aircraft.
The objective of the OVO Group is to accelerate progress toward net zero carbon living. The companies under its umbrella are united by a common goal: to power human progress with clean, affordable energy for all.
J.P. Morgan is a financial services company that provides customers with solutions spanning the entire asset class range. Its network of global investment specialists guide some of the world's most important institutions, companies and governments.
Société Générale is a Paris-based international investment bank and financial services business. It provides retail, private, investment and corporate banking, as well as insurance and investment management services.
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Previous Board Positions
Manor Racing Formula One Team
Owner & Investor
2015
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Jan 2017
Banbury, UK
Manor Racing MRT was a British Formula One racing team headquartered in Banbury, Oxfordshire.
Solvay podcast host Ilham Kadri chats to Vertical Aerospace CEO and Founder about advancements in air mobility, how eVTOLs will change the way we travel and what the future of long-haul travel will look like.
Stephen talks about the acceleration of electric transportation manufacturing and the benefits thereof, as well as the increase in demand for alternative transportation.
Stephen discusses the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft's environmental attributes and tries to answer the biggest question: Will eVTOLs be able to overcome the considerable hurdles that lie ahead?
This article profiles Ovo Energy founder Stephen Fitzpatrick as he breaks his silence after several turbulent years, revealing he offered to invest his own money to help stabilise the struggling company. It explores Ovo’s financial and regulatory challenges while highlighting Fitzpatrick’s view that the UK is good at launching startups but fails to support them as they scale.
Ahead of the Net Zero Festival, Stephen talks about changes in customer behaviour, new residential energy subscription arrangements, and zero-carbon aviation.
Stephen talks about the importance of brand vs branding and how having a brand that is secure in the minds of customers is critical to the success of the company.
The Shell LiveWIRE Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award competition recognises and celebrates the accomplishments of the UK's most outstanding young entrepreneurs.
The 2017 Maserati 100
Award Recipient
2017
London, UK
The Maserati 100 celebrates game-changing entrepreneurs who are recognised for disrupting the corporate sector. Those featured have had an incredible impact on the economy and society as a whole.
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Campaigns & Outreach
Zero Carbon
Founder
Jul 2019
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Present
London, UK
The Zero Carbon campaign successfully called for the UK Government to impose meaningful carbon taxing so that it could meet its net zero 2050 target.
