35,000 Power and Energy senior executives were asked through online networking site www.meettheboss.com (who boasts 200,000 senior executive members World-wide), what was your reason for joining the site? and an astonishing 43% said because they wanted to build up a new contact base in these difficult times. 18% were interested to learn how the Carbon based Energy providers were coping under the pressure of the Economic downturn, as the Renewable sector continue to get backing from governments around the world.
‘The Utilities sector is in the midst of unprecedented transformation. The industry is feeling the effects of the current crisis, and with added pressure to invest in renewable energy sources and adhering to ever-changing regulations, there is a growing concern for the need to create unity amongst the sector. ‘ John Funnell – Chief Press Officer – MeettheBoss.com
The secure platform that MeettheBoss provides a secure platform for executives to communicate openly, free from vendors and the media. Over 200,000 members currently network on the site including companies such as EDF, National Grid, American Power, Vattenfall, KEMA and Centrica. The executives are using tools on the site such as IMS, SMS, forums and free video conferencing to connect with their peers to discuss the major issues. Members are hand selected or go through an application service.
‘Executives are choosing MeettheBoss.com because of the direct value it brings to them, we control every applicant. The network will be monitored allowing our executive members freedom to discuss contentious issues in a secure environment’ – Spencer Green – Chairman GDS International (Parent Company of meettheboss.com and meettheboss.tv).
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