Sytze Nijman

About Sytze Nijman

Sytze Nijman, age 42, is a Dutch native who now leads Calor, a leading supplier of gas for homes and businesses across Northern Ireland. Nijman holds an MSc in business administration from the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. He brings several decades of experience leading business transformation programmes, growth initiatives, and acquisition integrations across multiple international markets, including Europe, Brazil, and India.

Sytze brings several decades of experience leading business transformation programmes, growth initiatives, and acquisition integrations across multiple international markets, including Europe, Brazil, and India, within the energy and industrial services sectors. As chief executive, Nijman will lead Calor's next phase of growth in Northern Ireland, with a focus on innovation, operational excellence, customer experience, and strengthening the company's role in supporting Northern Ireland's energy transition.

Career History

• Chief Executive Officer, Calor Gas Northern Ireland (2026–present)
• Chief Operating Officer, Calor Gas Northern Ireland (September 2025–2026)
• Chief Operating Officer, SunSource (SHV Energy company)
• Managing Director, ERIKS Belgium
• Project Manager, Supergasbras, Brazil

What Sytze Nijman could bring to his role at Calor Gas Northern Ireland: Nijman's extensive track record across the SHV Energy group positions him to drive operational excellence and growth at Calor. Having previously led the successful integration of SunSource within SHV Energy, his expertise in M&A integration and business transformation should enable him to strengthen Calor's competitive position in the energy transition. His background managing operations across Europe, Brazil, and India demonstrates capability to scale operations while maintaining safety and compliance standards—critical for the regulated gas distribution sector. His focus on innovation and digital technologies aligns with Calor's investment priorities in customer experience and energy transition support across Northern Ireland.