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flag Jonathan Brearley is leaving his role as Ofgem CEO to join the UK government as Permanent Secretary for energy policy.

flag Jonathan Brearley, CEO of UK energy regulator Ofgem since 2019, is stepping down at the end of March 2026 to become Permanent Secretary at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. flag His move marks a transition from regulatory oversight to a senior government role shaping national energy policy. flag Tim Jarvis, Ofgem’s director general for markets, will serve as acting CEO until a permanent replacement is named. flag Brearley’s leadership coincided with high energy prices and efforts to expand renewables, and his new position could influence future decisions on energy security, price caps, and consumer protections. flag Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and Cabinet Secretary Dame Antonia Romeo praised his experience. flag Current regulatory protections and price caps remain in place.

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