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    Ofgem chief brearley to leave for UK energy department role

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    Posted on March 6, 2026

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    Last updated: March 6, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    Ofgem CEO Jonathan Brearley will step down at end‑March to become Permanent Secretary at the UK’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, succeeding Jeremy Pocklington, whose tenure ended in November 2025.

    Ofgem Chief Jonathan Brearley Steps Down for UK Energy Department Role

    Leadership Transition at Ofgem

    Jonathan Brearley's Departure Announcement

    Timeline for Stepping Down

    March 6 (Reuters) - British energy regulator Ofgem said on Friday its chief Jonathan Brearley will step down from his role at the end of March to take up the position of permanent secretary at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.  

    Reporting and Sources

    (Reporting by Yamini Kalia in Bengaluru)

    References

    • Reappointment of Ofgem Chief Executive - GOV.UK
    • Jeremy Pocklington
    • 4 March 2026 - The cost of energy - Oral evidence - Committees - UK Parliament

    Table of Contents

    • Leadership Transition at Ofgem
    • Jonathan Brearley's Departure Announcement
    • Timeline for Stepping Down
    • Reporting and Sources

    Key Takeaways

    • •Jonathan Brearley, Ofgem chief since February 2020 and re‑appointed until January 2030, will leave at end‑March to become permanent secretary at DESNZ (gov.uk)
    • •He succeeds Jeremy Pocklington, who served as permanent secretary at DESNZ from February 2023 until November 2025 (en.wikipedia.org)
    • •

    Frequently Asked Questions about Ofgem chief Brearley to leave for UK energy department role

    1Who is stepping down as chief of Ofgem?

    Jonathan Brearley is stepping down as chief of Ofgem.

    2When will Jonathan Brearley leave Ofgem?

    Jonathan Brearley will leave Ofgem at the end of March.

    3What position will Jonathan Brearley take after leaving Ofgem?

    He will become the permanent secretary at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

    His move marks a shift from regulatory oversight at Ofgem into central government’s energy policy and strategy leadership amid key reforms in energy security, net zero transition and consumer protection (committees.parliament.uk)
    4Why is Jonathan Brearley leaving Ofgem?

    He is leaving to take up a new role at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

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