
The co-founders of UTP Consulting, David Whittle and Paul Arwas, have between them 60+ years’ experience in the energy, clean tech, finance and telco sectors
We have worked with international companies, national companies, UK and EU government agencies, consulting firms, financial investors, SME’s and start-up companies
Together we bring extensive experience from leading complex technology enabled transformation projects, and the commercialisation of technology start-ups. Our multi-cultural experience includes North America, Middle East, India, Australia and Africa, and across much of Europe
David Whittle

Paul Arwas

Our Experience
Deep experience in the energy sector
- Worked with international energy companies, state owned energy companies, and government agencies
- Conducted over 100 strategy and performance improvement projects for major oil and gas and utility clients
- Undertaken in-depth technology reviews in renewable, biofuels, bio-oil conversion, refinery co-processing, storage, and low carbon transport options
- Delivered global, complex technology enabled projects
Hands-on experience of commercialising young ventures
- Management experience in four separate start-up’s
- Advised six cleantech ventures who have raised over £30m in funding
- Board role in two start-up’s
Track record of delivering growth and performance through technology and innovation
- Delivered major transformation projects in Europe, US, South America, Middle East, India, Australia and Africa
- Led teams of up to 120 people, including a $750m common process solution across 22 countries
- Designed and led the design and implementation of a new activity cost management process for an international oil company for opex costs running at £700million+ per annum
- Led the setup of a new offshore procurement service center for 18 countries through 400+ offshore agents accessing 65+ business applications
Our Partners
E4tech is an international consultancy focused on sustainable energy. Since 1997 E4tech has worked with companies, governments, and investors to help them identify strategic growth options in clean energy, through in-depth techno-economic analysis, technology and market assessment, and knowledge of developments in the global energy transition.
Sustainable Ventures was established in 2011 with a vision of addressing the twin challenges of climate change and resource scarcity through commercial solutions. Since then Sustainable Ventures has conceived and launched 8 companies, invested in 15 early stage ventures, and provided support services to over 100 Cleantech entrepreneurs. Sustainable Ventures has created a unique ecosystem of support build around its Workspaces sites which forms Europe’s largest cluster of cleantech and sustainability sector start-ups. Sustainable Ventures’ support helps them to accelerate growth and successfully bring their solutions to market, creating lasting sustainability impacts.
