A CORSHAM businessman has made it onto the South West Business Insider magazine's 42 under 42 list with three years to spare.

Stuart Pearce, 39, the managing director of SMARTech energy has been included on the coveted list, which recognises 42 inspirational business leaders and entrepreneurs under the age of 42.

Mr Pearce was chosen for setting up his energy firm four years ago with the aim of cutting energy costs for commercial businesses by as much as 50 per cent.