Naked Energy Appoints Steve Craddock as COO to Accelerate Global Deployment of Solar Heat Technology

British solar heat technology company Naked Energy has announced the appointment of Steve Craddock as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), marking a key leadership expansion amid the company’s global growth plans.

Craddock brings over 20 years of experience in engineering and infrastructure, having led major projects and teams across multinational firms including SPIE Group and DAR Group. His career spans the renewables, utilities, and infrastructure sectors with work experience in Abu Dhabi, the US, and the UK.

The appointment coincides with Naked Energy’s recent £17 million investment from E.ON and Barclays, aimed at accelerating the growth and global deployment of its solar technology.

Naked Energy’s Virtu product range — capable of generating both solar heat and electricity — is recognised as the world’s highest energy density solar technology. The technology delivers up to four times the carbon savings of standard solar PV panels and produces zero-carbon heat independent of the grid.

Before joining Naked Energy, Craddock served as Managing Director at UL, a leading energy and infrastructure group, where he oversaw significant business growth. Throughout his career, he has driven international expansion, secured major sustainability contracts with globally recognised organisations, and led transformative business growth strategies.

With several projects currently underway across the UK, Europe, and the US — including a high-profile deployment at the British Library — Craddock’s international expertise is expected to strengthen Naked Energy’s position as a leading global clean energy technology provider.

Commenting on the appointment, Christophe Williams, CEO of Naked Energy, said:
“It’s fantastic to have Steve join the Naked Energy team. His experience achieving significant growth for energy companies will accelerate our mission to change energy for good.”

Steve Craddock, COO of Naked Energy, added:
“I’m thrilled to join Naked Energy at such an exciting stage of its growth. The company’s technology has the potential to transform how we think about heat and decarbonisation, and I look forward to working with this talented team to accelerate our global impact.”