Mr Preece commented: "I have predominantly been involved in electricity distribution networks, albeit with much larger networks and many more customers and staff. What appeals about Jersey Electricity is that it is what we call a fully integrated vertical utility. There’s the business of the importation of power through the cables from France, the generation side at La Collette, as well as the distribution network infrastructure. The diversity of the Company and this role is therefore much broader than previous roles I have held, and in that sense it’s a bigger and more exciting job.

"I’ve already been very impressed with the commitment, abilities and technical skills of the whole team and I’ve been made to feel very welcome. In fact, my wife Karen and I have been made welcome across the Island when we’ve been out and about. We have found people are friendly and very happy to help, and that’s not forgetting that it’s such a beautiful place to live."

JE CEO Chris Ambler said: "We are delighted to welcome someone with such vast experience as Mark. This is a huge role to fill for the Company and the Island as whole and I’m sure Mark will continue to build on David’s work that has contributed so much to providing Jersey with the reliable and robust electricity supply we enjoy today."