Looking ahead, we will concentrate on broadening our knowledge across multiple markets while deepening our expertise over extended time horizons. By nurturing our people, leveraging technology, and cultivating strategic partnerships, we aim to lead with innovation and generate increasing value for all of our stakeholders.
Building on our progress, we remained committed to enhancing our operational reach across Europe in both power and gas. By refining our strategies and upholding rigorous standards of excellence, we strengthened our ability to adapt and thrive in the evolving energy landscape.
Building on our progress, we remained committed to enhancing our operational reach across Europe in both power and gas. By refining our strategies and upholding rigorous standards of excellence, we strengthened our ability to adapt and thrive in the evolving energy landscape.
Sustained growth necessitated a move to a larger office in Dubai. Having quadrupled in size since 2020, we further extended our trading activities across new European markets. This year also saw the formal establishment of the Cobblestone Foundation in Uganda—a testament to our commitment to supporting the communities integral to our success.
We launched a graduate hiring programme that drew diverse candidates from around the world. By the end of the year, Cobblestone had grown to 40 full-time employees. Strengthening our leadership team and building a flexible organisational structure allowed us to maintain a focus on development and learning. Concurrently, we began trading across European borders, broadening our market footprint.
In response to rapid growth and shifting market dynamics, we relocated our headquarters to Dubai. Despite the challenges of the global pandemic, we broadened our hiring efforts to attract top international talent across technical, commercial, and support functions, ensuring continued momentum.
We expanded geographically with the opening of our first office in Kampala, Uganda. Our Tech, Trading, and Analyst teams grew to 23 employees as we scaled our UK short-term power business. A fully staffed 24/7 trading operation was established, positioning us to address the evolving demands of the market.
We started trading in the UK power market with a lean team of two, setting the tone for the disciplined, high-performance culture that would become a hallmark of Cobblestone in the years to follow.
Cobblestone was founded in London with a clear vision to address the growing complexities in Europe’s short-term power markets. Recognising the need for effective solutions amidst an accelerating energy transition, our Founder & Managing Director established Cobblestone Energy in the UK with the ambition to make a lasting impact in the energy space.
