Press Release: Utilen Announces Sean Dunham as New CEO to Lead Visionary Growth
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Minneapolis, MN, July 21, 2025 — Utilen, a startup Technology company in the electric utility market, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sean Dunham as its new Chief Executive Officer. Sean’s proven track record of disruptive innovation, strategic vision, and unparalleled growth makes him the ideal leader to steer Utilen to a paradigm-shifting future.
Sean brings extensive experience as a Manufacturers’ Representative, with a demonstrated history of cultivating real vendor relationships and driving transactional efficiency in the power sector. With a keen focus on understanding end-user goals, Sean has consistently delivered cost-effective, purposeful solutions that meet customer’s needs. His career includes multiple years at a large investor-owned utility, followed by time spent with a prominent manufacturers’ representative agency, and over eight years leading his own agency, which became one of the largest and fastest-growing in the nation.
Under Sean’s leadership, his former company achieved remarkable milestones, scaling booked revenue of their suppliers from $40M to over $1B in just eight years while expanding the team from two to thirty employees. Known as a bold disruptor, Sean challenged outdated industry models and now plans to do the same at Utilen, but at an unprecedented scale. Leveraging a visionary approach to harness AI and technology, his innovative strategies will reshape commercial transactions and go-to-market strategies, creating a more efficient and collaborative ecosystem for manufacturers and end users.
Sean’s unique perspective on the utility ecosystem sets him apart. He sees beyond the traditional layered system, identifying and dismantling barriers created by self-preserving walls. Sean envisions a world where manufacturers and customers communicate seamlessly, transact directly, and collaborate to build a better power grid. With demand outpacing supply, Sean's emphasis on coordination as a catalyst for scalability is poised to transform the industry.
“Sean is one of the true visionaries behind the company we are building,” said Christian Cares, Advisor to Utilen. “His ability to anticipate industry shifts, and a relentless drive to innovate, will unleash Utilen's vision to transform the energy landscape. We are confident that Sean’s leadership will redefine the industry and deliver exceptional value to our partners and customers.”
As CEO, Sean will focus on accelerating Utilen’s mission to rewire the electrical utility industry, leveraging technology to streamline coordination and foster collaboration across the supply chain. His appointment marks a pivotal moment in Utilen’s journey of success and incredible growth.
About Utilen:
Utilen is at-scale coordination for the power industry. Built on security, value add & scalability. Utilen delivers direct power industry coordination – at scale – for Manufacturers, EPCs, and Utilities. Utilen is a full-stack company, tech to teams, leveraging technology and deep industry expertise to eliminate waste and risk in sourcing and delivering value across our industry. Utilen creates systems that scale, adapt, and endure into the future.
Media Contact: media@utilen.com