Dan Monzani
Biography
Dan Monzani is Director General, Net Zero, Climate and Energy System Strategy at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).
He is responsible for the department’s energy system, climate and net zero strategy as well as leading the department’s analysis and the government’s relationship with Ofgem, NESO and the Committee on Climate Change.
Prior to returning to government, Dan was Managing Director at Aurora Energy Research, a leading global data and analytics company, providing investable forecasting, advisory, and software services to the energy sector. He was a member of their global management team from September 2021 to October 2026, leading the UK & Ireland team and establishing new businesses in India and South Africa.
Dan previously held senior roles in the Cabinet Office and Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), latterly as Director for Energy Security, Networks and Markets from December 2017 to September 2021. He began his civil service career at the Department for Work and Pensions.
Director General, Net Zero, Climate and Energy System Strategy
The Director General is responsible for:
- leading the department’s overall strategy towards clean power and net zero
- oversight of the analysis function
- sponsorship of Ofgem and NESO