Sandy Wito
About Sandy Wito
Sandy Wito is the Associate Commercial and Regulatory Lead at Arup, with extensive experience in energy risk management and business development across various companies in the UK and Ireland.
Current Position at Arup
Sandy Wito currently holds the position of Associate - Commercial and Regulatory Lead at Arup, a role Sandy has occupied since 2021. Based in Glasgow, Sandy is responsible for navigating the commercial and regulatory landscapes, ensuring compliance, and driving strategic initiatives within the company.
Previous Roles at Wito Energy Ltd and SSE plc
Before joining Arup, Sandy worked at Wito Energy Ltd as a Senior Consultant from 2014 to 2021, specializing in various aspects of energy consultancy in Edinburgh. Prior to that, Sandy spent several years at SSE plc, first as the Head of Business Development from 2012 to 2014 in Edinburgh, and then as the Fuel Procurement Manager from 2008 to 2012 in Perth.
Early Career in Energy Sector
Sandy's early career includes positions such as Trading Manager at Airtricity in Dublin from 2007 to 2008, and various roles at Scottish Power including Business Development Manager from 2004 to 2007 and UK Risk Manager from 2002 to 2004, both in Glasgow. Additionally, Sandy served as a Senior Consultant at IPA Energy + Water Economics from 2000 to 2002 in Edinburgh.
Academic Background
Sandy Wito studied at The University of Edinburgh, achieving a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in European Electricity Trade from 1991 to 1994 and a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from 1987 to 1991. Additionally, Sandy attained several professional certifications, including a Financial Risk Manager designation from the Global Association of Risk Professionals and a Certificate in Derivatives from the Securities Institute.
Experience in Risk and Contract Management
Throughout Sandy's career, there has been a strong focus on managing risk within volatile energy markets. Sandy has a proven track record of delivering value through procuring long-term energy contracts and managing risk effectively. Additionally, Sandy has experience in directly line managing professional teams and multi-disciplinary project teams, implementing business processes, and delivering organizational change.