Ellie Grimes

Ellie Rose Grimes joined FairHeat in 2026 as Marketing and Business Development Manager. In this role, she leads FairHeat’s marketing and business development activities, overseeing brand strategy, communications, content creation, stakeholder engagement, and business growth initiatives. She works closely with teams across the business to strengthen FairHeat’s market presence and support the delivery of its strategic objectives.

Ellie holds a Master’s degree in Chemistry and is an Affiliate Studying Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). She has built her career around delivering low-carbon solutions and translating policy into practical action.Prior to joining FairHeat, Ellie worked at Durham County Council, where she managed a multi-disciplinary team delivering renewable energy and energy poverty programmes. This experience provided her with extensive knowledge of sustainability, stakeholder engagement, project delivery, and the challenges of implementing low-carbon initiatives at scale.

Currently, at FairHeat, Ellie is responsible for driving marketing and business development activities, supporting business growth, strengthening client relationships, and raising awareness of the vital role heat networks play in the UK’s transition to net zero. Passionate about collaboration and innovation, she is dedicated to creating meaningful impact across the sector and helping accelerate the transition to a fair, low-carbon future.