OVO Energy has proudly announced that its Beyond team, the architects behind the company’s free loyalty programme, has been honored with the Digital Team of the Year award at the prestigious Digital Technology Leaders Awards. This accolade highlights the team’s exceptional ability to blend startup agility with enterprise-scale execution to deliver outstanding value to OVO’s customers.
Comprised of experts across product development, engineering, data, design, and commercial strategy, the Beyond team operates as a fully cross-functional unit. Their collaborative approach has dramatically shortened traditional enterprise timelines, enabling them to take complex, market-leading initiatives from concept to launch in just five weeks. Over the past 24 months, their rapid innovation has propelled the Beyond programme from inception to serving more than 750,000 customers.
George Penman, Director of Propositions at OVO, remarked, “We are absolutely thrilled that the Beyond team has been named Digital Team of the Year. This achievement reflects the power of a cross-functional, autonomous team that combines technical innovation with a genuine commitment to customer-centric solutions. Their work is not only driving real commercial value but also supporting our customers in transitioning to a low-carbon future.”
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In addition to this exciting recognition, OVO is offering Beyond members exclusive benefits to help households save energy both indoors and outdoors. Customers can enjoy two hours of free electricity every week until Sunday, 2 August, plus up to 40% off with partner brands. Since the programme’s launch, Beyond members have collectively driven 35.5 million electric vehicle miles, installed 156,000 solar panels, and accessed 1.5 million hours of free electricity alongside approximately 157 million hours of free heat pump heating.
Penman added, “OVO Beyond is designed to reward customers for participating in the energy transition, whether at home or enjoying the summer outdoors. With standout perks like two free hours of electricity weekly, complimentary annual boiler servicing, and regular giveaways via OVO Live, we’re making it easier and more affordable for households to savor life’s special moments with family and friends this summer.”