London, April 2025 – capSpire announces the appointment of Colin Cooper as its new Business Development Director for Europe.
With close to five decades of experience in the energy and commodities sector – spanning both professional services and leading software vendors – Colin brings a powerful blend of strategic commercial insight and a proven, relationship-driven sales approach.
Colin has a deep understanding of the European ETRM/CTRM landscape – from commercial operations to the trading infrastructure – expertly positioning him to guide clients through the technology decision-making process to select solutions that align with their strategic and operational needs.
“The fundamentals of energy trading – like the need for integrated physical and financial capabilities and a single source of truth for risk and performance – remain unchanged, but the pace of market evolution in Europe is accelerating,” says Colin. “I joined capSpire because it has the talent, agility, and scale to not only keep up with this change, but to lead the way and deliver real value to clients in this dynamic environment,” he adds.
Before joining capSpire, Colin served as Vice President for EMEA at Eka, where he drove significant growth across both existing and new clients. His earlier roles included senior leadership positions at SunGard (prior to its acquisition by FIS), FIS, and Openlink (prior to its acquisition by ION), where he managed the EMEA energy business during one of the company’s most successful periods of growth. Colin brings 18 years of client-side experience with British Gas (now Centrica) and Conoco (now ConocoPhillips), plus 15 years in consulting with Arthur D. Little, Capgemini, and Protiviti.
What’s Driving Market Evolution in Europe?
According to Colin, some of the major factors currently reshaping how European energy and commodity market participants approach their ETRM/ CTRM technology strategies are:
- Political Risk: Driving increased market volatility across Europe, particularly in relation to shifting gas supply patterns, and the impact on power markets.
- The Rise of Renewables: Increasing electricity demand, and the shift toward day-ahead and intraday power markets are driving the need for advanced tools to analyse real-time market data with speed and accuracy.
- The Shift to Data Lakes: The traditional all-in-one-system approach is giving way to modular, data-centric architectures – particularly important for managing the complexities of multiple commodities, regions, and regulatory environments.
- AI and Machine Learning: Organizations are evaluating how best to utilize these technologies to analyze data, forecast trends, and make decisions.
A Relationship-Driven Approach
Colin’s philosophy is rooted in relationship-based selling – establishing trust, listening carefully, and tailoring solutions to each client’s specific needs. His ability to build strong, enduring partnerships aligns perfectly with capSpire’s collaborative and client-focused culture.
“As capSpire continues its expansion across Europe, Colin’s industry insight and client-focused approach will play an important role in supporting our growth and delivering meaningful value to our clients in the region,” says Dave Webb, Managing Partner, capSpire.
To learn more about capSpire’s expansion in Europe or to connect with Colin click here.
