Driving Renewable Innovation with Drax’s Mark Leonard

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In this episode of Evolving the Enterprise, we sit down with Mark Leonard, Director of IT at Drax, the UK’s largest renewable power generator. From transforming the largest coal-fired power station in Europe into a biomass-powered facility to leading an ambitious AI-driven digital strategy, Mark shares how Drax is shaping the future of sustainable energy. Mark takes us inside the Drax Digital Hub - a platform approach that combines data, integration, and microservices to deliver innovation faster, modernize heritage systems, and enable smarter decision-making. He also explains how Drax is leveraging AI, machine learning, and digital twins to improve operational efficiency, automate 550+ sustainability metrics, and prove renewable credentials at scale. From clean energy and enterprise technology to the real-world use of AI, Mark’s perspective on transforming a complex, global energy operation will inspire you to envision what’s truly possible.

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