POWWR Strengthens SME Business Development Team with Two New Appointments

Ryan Ansell and Joe Hemmings join to deepen broker relationships and support growth

 [Manchester, 11 November 2026 ] – POWWR, a respected energy software provider, today announced the appointment of Ryan Ansell and Joe Hemmings as SME Business Development Managers. The pair join the company as part of a new phase of growth and product innovation for the business.

It's been an eventful year for POWWR. Paul Hodnett, previously chief commercial officer, stepped up to CEO in early 2026 following a significant investment from Five Elms Capital. Since then, POWWR has expanded its headcount by 20%. It has won Best Employee Wellness Programme at the 2026 UK Business Awards. And its chief people officer Clair Staines has been named HR Professional of the Year at both the 2026 UK Company Culture Awards and the 2026 HR Brilliance Awards.

Ansell has worked in the energy industry for 14 years. Most recently, he was at Online Direct where he undertook a variety of SME account management, corporate account management and relationship management roles. At POWWR he will be tasked to build, strengthen and cultivate existing broker relationships to help stimulate growth for both POWWR and the brokers themselves. He will also look to take on new broker partners to add to the company’s growing broker portfolio.

“POWWR’s positive culture throughout the business really stood out to me. All members of staff have been very welcoming and supportive,” says Ansell. “I am excited to join the team at such a pivotal time and looking forward to leveraging my experience to help drive growth and add value to POWWR’s existing clients.”

Hemmings also joins POWWR from Online Direct, where he was an account manager for four years. Prior to that he worked at Opus in the metering team where he gained his technical knowledge. Most of his time at POWWR will be out on the road visiting brokers, building relationships, discussing new products and taking onboard feedback around how the company can better assist them.

“I’m really excited and honoured to join POWWR at such a great time for the business,” says Hemmings. “Although I mainly work remotely, the company does a great job at keeping everyone well connected. I have enjoyed my time out on the road, introducing myself to brokers, meeting them face-to-face and developing deeper relationships.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Ansell and Hemmings to our growing team. What makes POWWR such a force in the industry is the people we have working for us. I have no doubt that Ansell and Hemmings will help the brokers we work with win more deals and grow their businesses,” adds Hodnett.

About POWWR

 POWWR is a cloud-based software provider for the energy and utilities sector. Its advanced platforms and simple solutions help over 30 energy suppliers and more than 1,600 brokers win more deals and grow their businesses. The company was previously known as UD Group in the United Kingdom. 

For more information on POWWR, please visit https://www.powwr.com/ or contact Jo Forsdike at jo.forsdike@powwr.com.