Joint Radio Company Ltd.

Independent Radio Spectrum Management for the UK Energy Industry

Chairman: Philip Johnson

Phil has worked with National Grid for over twenty years and over the last three years has been responsible for the operation of the IS control systems, critical to the real time operation of the Gas and Electricity networks of mainland Great Britain. Prior to this he spent three years in the USA developing the concept and eventually starting up GridAmerica as the first truly Independent Transmission System in the USA. Before leaving for the USA he spent twelve years at System Operations in the UK.

Electricity Industry Member: Alastair Adamson

Alastair has been employed in the UK Transport and Energy sectors for more than 40 years, providing Telecommunications services and solutions.

As Telecommunications Group Head of ScottishPower Power Systems, Alastair was instrumental in re-establishing their Strategic Operational Core Business Scada and Telecommunications group.

After 25years service with ScottishPower, Alastair retired in 2003 with the intention of improving his golf and learning to sail. However, being unable to resist a challenge, Alastair joined the Electricity Association (EA) in the spring of 2003 to co-ordinate the Telecommunications (ETUG) activities. When EA was replaced by the Energy Networks Association (ENA) in the autumn of 2003, Alastair provided the necessary stewardship of ETUG and associated activities to ensure a seamless transition from EA to ENA.

Alastair is now using his skills and knowledge to help the ENA steer the industry through the sigificant challenges created by BT21stCN.

National Grid Member: Jeremy Bending

A past-Chairman of JRC, Jeremy Bending is a chartered engineer with 25 years experience in the gas industry. He joined as a Graduate Trainee in 1975 and has progressed over the years to the position he holds now as Director of Network Strategy for UK Distribution (UKD) National Grid. (NG).

After 10 years in the construction, commissioning and operation of LNG plants within the UK, he was seconded to the Tokyo Gas Company for 14 months. He then spent a period within North Thames Region holding the posts of, Assistant Transmission Engineer, District Engineer and Engineering Services Manager.

After a 12-month assignment for the Development Strategy Team, his first appointment within the newly formed Transco was to manage the 12 Regional Control Centres on a transitional basis during their migration to the four new Area Control Centres.

He then managed Rotherham District, before being appointed to the position of Manager, Commercial Operations. Jeremy was then appointed to the Head of the National Transmission System (NTS), and then became the Network Director for South of England.

He is now the Director of Network Strategy UKD. He is responsible for establishing a single integrated function to drive consistency in the way UKD makes investment decisions and the asset management approach it takes to managing its business.

Electricity Industry Member: David Smith

David Smith is the Chief Executive of Energy Networks Association (ENA). David joined ENA in July 2003 when it was still a shadow organisation as Director of Policy where he was responsible for press, public affairs, website and European activities. In 2005 his brief was expanded to cover safety, health and environment, and his job was re-designated Deputy Chief Executive. David was acting Chief Executive from September 2007 to May 2008.

Prior to joining ENA David was Director of Corporate Affairs at the British Retail Consortium where he managed the internal and external communications for the organisation. He was also the project leader for the implementation of Chip and Pin technology for UK retailers.
David has also worked at London Ambulance Service where he managed the Press & Public Affairs function for the worlds busiest service. He started his career in local government.