Bill Esterson has been MP for Sefton Central since 2010 and was elected Chair of the Commons Select Committee for Energy Security and Net Zero in September 2024.
He has previously held the position of Shadow Minister for Transport, Shadow Minister for Business and Industry, Shadow Minister for International Trade and Shadow Minister for S
Bill Esterson has been MP for Sefton Central since 2010 and was elected Chair of the Commons Select Committee for Energy Security and Net Zero in September 2024.
He has previously held the position of Shadow Minister for Transport, Shadow Minister for Business and Industry, Shadow Minister for International Trade and Shadow Minister for Small Business.
Mr Esterson started and grew two businesses between 1995 and 2010 and was a local councillor before entering parliament. He graduated from Leeds University in 1990 with BSc Hons in Maths and Philosophy and trained as a chartered accountant after graduating.
I am an experienced engineer and training professional with 15 years of combined practice in the manufacturing, automotive, and nuclear industries.
I started my engineering career in a factory in Jarrow and have since worked for an amazing automation firm in Sunderland (AR Controls), Sellafield, the National Nuclear Laboratory, and Jacobs
I am an experienced engineer and training professional with 15 years of combined practice in the manufacturing, automotive, and nuclear industries.
I started my engineering career in a factory in Jarrow and have since worked for an amazing automation firm in Sunderland (AR Controls), Sellafield, the National Nuclear Laboratory, and Jacobs Clean Energy (now part of Amentum).
My lecturing career spans the National College for Nuclear Southern & Northern Hubs, Furness College, and Hartlepool College, teaching Electrical, Mechanical, and Nuclear Engineering; as well as working to deliver innovative behavioural courses. I was also the Training Lead for Sellafield’s Specialist Equipment Services and Sitewide Services Divisions – combining over 800 specialist engineering personnel.
Leaving sixth form with awful A Level results, I have since achieved my HNC and BEng in Electronic and Electrical Engineering, an MSc in Management, PGDip in Physics and Technology of Nuclear Reactors, and a PGCertEd in Education and Training – I begin reading for my MBA in January 2025 and don’t plan to stop being in full time education for the foreseeable future.
My personal passion for lifelong learning, formal education, and fitness is channelled into my work where I consult to develop excellent training and learning solutions, and am a group fitness instructor at my local gym in the evening.
Adrian is the global energy advisory lead at AECOM. He advises a portfolio of clients ranging from utilities, oil and gas companies to low carbon players, start-ups and investors.
The topics he covers includes low carbon investments (such as EV charging, hydrogen and carbon capture), energy security, ESG and navigating the energy transiti
Adrian is the global energy advisory lead at AECOM. He advises a portfolio of clients ranging from utilities, oil and gas companies to low carbon players, start-ups and investors.
The topics he covers includes low carbon investments (such as EV charging, hydrogen and carbon capture), energy security, ESG and navigating the energy transition.
Adrian has undertaken senior roles in the management consulting industry, including PwC, Booz Allen Hamilton and EY. He was also the managing director of a boutique energy consulting firm where he worked with the former UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Phillip Hammond.
Adrian has a degree in French and Spanish from Southampton University and a Masters in International History from the London School of Economics.
Abbie Badcock-Broe is the Head of Corporate, UK and Decarbonisation Strategy at National Grid. In this role, Abbie is responsible for Board and Executive engagement on National Grid’s strategy, collaborating closely with UK business units and regulation teams on cross-cutting themes, challenges, and programmes. With a career spanning nea
Abbie Badcock-Broe is the Head of Corporate, UK and Decarbonisation Strategy at National Grid. In this role, Abbie is responsible for Board and Executive engagement on National Grid’s strategy, collaborating closely with UK business units and regulation teams on cross-cutting themes, challenges, and programmes. With a career spanning nearly two decades in the energy sector, Abbie has held various roles in strategy, consulting, corporate development, project management, business development, policy, and market analysis. She has experience working across Renewables, Energy Retail, Infrastructure and System Operations. She studied Complexity during her International Politics and Policy degree, and is passionate about shaping a sustainable future.
Chris Gilbert has 40 years industry experience covering the upstream, chemicals and refining sectors.
For 24 years, Chris worked for Phillips 66 in the UK, Germany and the US. From 2019, Chris was Technical Manager and UK Decarbonisation Lead at The Humber Refinery, one of the most complex in the UK. The facility is positioning itself a
Chris Gilbert has 40 years industry experience covering the upstream, chemicals and refining sectors.
For 24 years, Chris worked for Phillips 66 in the UK, Germany and the US. From 2019, Chris was Technical Manager and UK Decarbonisation Lead at The Humber Refinery, one of the most complex in the UK. The facility is positioning itself as the Refinery of the Future, such as processing used cooking oil at scale to produce sustainable aviation fuel with other waste feedstocks trialled. Furthermore, the refinery is unique in Europe as the only producer of specialty graphite coke, a critical mineral in the production of electric vehicle batteries.
As well as implementing projects to lower the carbon intensity of finished products, Chris and his team identified pathways to achieve a 90+% reduction in operational emissions. This involved cross-cluster collaboration though the Humber region, participating in Humber Zero to capture and sequestrate CO2, and several blue and green hydrogen projects to refuel the refinery’s large industrial heaters.
Chris held other leadership roles at Phillips 66 in operations, turnaround execution and production planning, as well as several major projects.
Since retiring from Phillips 66 in 2023, Chris works as an independent consultant assisting companies with their decarbonisation journey, specialising in project development leading to a final investment decision. Chris also has a passion in advocating for industry to attract the talent needed for the energy transition, particularly apprenticeships.
Prior to joining Phillips 66, Chris worked at Exxon; UOP, the process licensor; and a major engineering contractor.
Chris graduated from University College London in 1984 with a degree in Chemical Engineering.
Simon Virley is Vice Chair and Head of Energy and Natural Resources at KPMG in the UK. He leads on energy, climate change and green issues for the UK firm and is part of KPMG’s Global Energy Leadership Team. He advises some of the world’s largest companies on all aspects of the energy transition and the shift to Net Zero.
Simon has over 3
Simon Virley is Vice Chair and Head of Energy and Natural Resources at KPMG in the UK. He leads on energy, climate change and green issues for the UK firm and is part of KPMG’s Global Energy Leadership Team. He advises some of the world’s largest companies on all aspects of the energy transition and the shift to Net Zero.
Simon has over 30 years’ experience advising on energy and climate issues. Before joining KPMG in early 2015, he spent 25 years in the UK Government, including at No10 Downing Street (where he was Private Secretary to Prime Minister Tony Blair), the Cabinet Office, HM Treasury (where he led work on ‘green taxes’) and latterly as Director General for Energy in the Department of Energy and Climate Change between 2009-15, where he led the Electricity Market Reforms (EMR) under the Coalition Government, which resulted in the share of renewables in GB power generation rising from 6% in 2008 to over 45% today.
Simon is a Fellow of the Energy Institute (FEI) and was made a Companion of the Bath (CB) in the 2014 Queen’s Birthday Honours for his work on energy and climate change issues. He is also chairs UCL’s Centre for Net Zero Market Design, is on the Markets Advisory Council of the National Energy System Operator (NESO), the CBI Net Zero Board and the Executive Council of the Parliamentary Group on Energy Studies (PGES).
With a BSc in Fuel & Energy and an MSc in Renewable energy, Kate has experience and expertise across all renewable energy technologies and a passion for delivering Net Zero. Kate believes that not only is Net Zero of strategic importance, in terms of CO2 savings and climate change mitigation, but also with the increased urgency around the
With a BSc in Fuel & Energy and an MSc in Renewable energy, Kate has experience and expertise across all renewable energy technologies and a passion for delivering Net Zero. Kate believes that not only is Net Zero of strategic importance, in terms of CO2 savings and climate change mitigation, but also with the increased urgency around the UK's Energy security, added to the pressing requirement to dramatically reduce the cost of energy and alleviate the pressure of price shocks.
With years of experience, Kate brings a whole system thinking perspective to our Net Zero transition and recognises the importance that all technologies are included in the mix. Kate is pushing hard to ensure that Hydropower, Pumped Storage Hydropower and Tidal Range are recognised as a key foundational features of a decarbonised grid, fit for the future.
Lynne was appointed by the National Nuclear Skills Task Force In October 23 to head up Destination Nuclear, the UKs first ever cross sector communications programme. This Government backed ambitious programme was launched in February 2024 and aims to support the sectors aim to attract more people, particularly in the critical skills areas
Lynne was appointed by the National Nuclear Skills Task Force In October 23 to head up Destination Nuclear, the UKs first ever cross sector communications programme. This Government backed ambitious programme was launched in February 2024 and aims to support the sectors aim to attract more people, particularly in the critical skills areas, and grow the workforce required to deliver the UKs nuclear ambition in defence and net zero energy.
The programme has gained future support and Lynne will continue her secondment from EDF to develop the national strategy and lead the team delivering the programme in collaboration with the whole sector.
Experienced in Marketing and PR, Lynne joined the nuclear industry as part of a start up team that developed British Energy’s B2B business and took it to market leading position. In a move to EDF Nuclear New Build she has lead on the development of regional and national skills capacity and capability solutions as a key part of project delivery and risk mitigation. EDF having successfully achieved approval and investment for Hinkley Point C, she moved on to lead the early socio-economic work on Bradwell B and supported the early work on the investment case for Sizewell C.
Lynne continued to work closely with Government and Industry as she moved to a short term secondment as Director for The UKs Nuclear Sector Deal. This involved identifying critical areas that required cross sector collaboration and bringing people together to work on solutions. This role included support to the Great British Nuclear Taskforce Capability and Capacity sprint team
Throughout her career she has worked on a number of global projects in Asia and Europe as an SME and Chair of various working groups for IAEA.
Asif is an experienced C-Level Executive in the energy market. Asif has been CEO of Ecotricity for over 5 years, following 4 years as COO.
Asif has previously worked for Ofgem – UK’s energy regulator – where he spent 3 years. He then spent 10 years at Powergen/E.ON, the World’s largest investor-owned utility.
Ecotricity has been in th
Asif is an experienced C-Level Executive in the energy market. Asif has been CEO of Ecotricity for over 5 years, following 4 years as COO.
Asif has previously worked for Ofgem – UK’s energy regulator – where he spent 3 years. He then spent 10 years at Powergen/E.ON, the World’s largest investor-owned utility.
Ecotricity has been in the UK market for nearly 30 years, supplies 100% green electricity for its customers and reinvests profits to build and generate renewable energy.
As well as being CEO of Ecotricity, he was recently also appointed as CEO of Green Britain Group. The focus of the GBG is at the forefront of the global green industrial revolution. Forward-thinking, innovative, low-carbon – our businesses are pioneers in the new green economy.
In addition to Ecotricity, companies in GBG include: Skydiamond, Ecotalk, Britwind, Devils Kitchen and Forest Green Rovers (the Worlds greenest football club).
The companies in the group are fighting the climate crisis by offering consumers and businesses another way of doing things in the industries that create the most atmospheric carbon – energy, transport and food.
Leo is the CEO and founder of EdenLab the global green growth and sustainability innovation consultancy.
EdenLab is 100% focused on switching demand to greener, cleaner products, brands and business models.
If you need help picturing a viable future he’ll help you figure it out, if you’ve got the right products he’ll help you get them to
Leo is the CEO and founder of EdenLab the global green growth and sustainability innovation consultancy.
EdenLab is 100% focused on switching demand to greener, cleaner products, brands and business models.
If you need help picturing a viable future he’ll help you figure it out, if you’ve got the right products he’ll help you get them to market at scale, and if you don’t he’ll help you design them.
EdenLab works on commercialising sustainability for clients like The FT, The FA, The Trainline, Unilever, Danone and EDF Ventures as well as a number of promising ClimateTech firms working in carbon capture, biodiversity monitoring and waste upcycling.
Previously he was CEO of world famous ad agency Grey London, where he had also been Chief Strategy Officer, before launching Grey Consulting a management consultancy within WPP.
Leo gained a distinction in Business Sustainability Management from the Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leadership and has an MA from Oxford. He’s a domain expert adviser to Carbon13 the Cambridge-based venture builder for the climate emergency. Leo has recently lectured at The Saïd Business School, the London School of Economics, UCL, Oxford University and The Marketing Society.
Natascha was Labour Member of Parliament for North East Derbyshire from 2005 to 2017. She set up and chaired the Backbench Business select committee from 2010 to 2015 and served as House of Commons Deputy Speaker. Her policy specialisms are energy, manufacturing and infrastructure.
After Parliament, Natascha was Partner at policy and opin
Natascha was Labour Member of Parliament for North East Derbyshire from 2005 to 2017. She set up and chaired the Backbench Business select committee from 2010 to 2015 and served as House of Commons Deputy Speaker. Her policy specialisms are energy, manufacturing and infrastructure.
After Parliament, Natascha was Partner at policy and opinion research agency Public First where she set up the Energy and Infrastructure practice. Since then, Natascha founded cross-party think tank, Palace Yard which hosts policy events and provides succinct and accessible briefings for policymakers.
After a career spanning over 20 years working for major international organisations, Chris joined E.ON in 2014 where he undertook a number of leadership roles both in the UK and internationally before being appointed Executive Board Member (Chief People Officer) in 2018. Chris was appointed E.ON UK’s Chief Executive Officer in 2023.
Chris
After a career spanning over 20 years working for major international organisations, Chris joined E.ON in 2014 where he undertook a number of leadership roles both in the UK and internationally before being appointed Executive Board Member (Chief People Officer) in 2018. Chris was appointed E.ON UK’s Chief Executive Officer in 2023.
Chris believes that energy is central to people’s lives and that brings an incredible responsibility. There are real challenges - in the short-term making energy more affordable and longer term, the
urgent need to decarbonise our economy. By tackling these challenges together, we have the opportunity to deliver for customers and make a difference to our society.
Having achieved considerable success in business transformation, Chris has vast experience in developing the culture and diversity of businesses to reflect that of their market, deliver on ESG
commitments and create social value.
Chris attended both Exeter University and the University of Glamorgan
Martin is co-CEO of Space Solar, an exciting space start-up developing Space Solar Power to provide an era-defining new clean energy source from space. He is an entrepreneurial and highly experienced business and engineering leader in the Aerospace and Renewable Energy sectors.
He co-founded the Space Energy Initiative, a collaboration
Martin is co-CEO of Space Solar, an exciting space start-up developing Space Solar Power to provide an era-defining new clean energy source from space. He is an entrepreneurial and highly experienced business and engineering leader in the Aerospace and Renewable Energy sectors.
He co-founded the Space Energy Initiative, a collaboration between Government and UK space and energy organisations promoting the advancement of this technology.
Martin is a member of both the International Academy of Astronautics permanent committee on Space Solar Power, and International Astronautical Federation Space Power Committee.
David Mackey is the Chief Executive Officer of the Carbon and Energy Fund (CEF), a role he assumed in February 2024. With over a decade of experience as a Director at the CEF, David has been instrumental in overseeing commercial management, project origination, and the securing of £1bn of finance, including Public Sector capital for sus
David Mackey is the Chief Executive Officer of the Carbon and Energy Fund (CEF), a role he assumed in February 2024. With over a decade of experience as a Director at the CEF, David has been instrumental in overseeing commercial management, project origination, and the securing of £1bn of finance, including Public Sector capital for sustainable energy projects.
Under David's leadership, the CEF is dedicated to delivering net zero solutions for the public sector, combining environmental and financial sustainability. By partnering with the Public Sector and industry leaders, the CEF ensures that its projects not only meet but exceed environmental and financial goals through 2040 and beyond.
Prior to his tenure at CEF, David served as a Director at MITIE Group PLC, where he successfully managed and delivered a diverse portfolio of Energy Services projects across both the Private and Public sectors. These initiatives spanned district heating, biomass, energy efficiency, battery storage, solar (on- and off-site), heat pumps, and alternative forms of generation and fuels.
David earned his MBA from Cass Business School in 2007.
Mark is UK Director of the Carbon Capture Storage Association. He leads efforts to advocate for a robust policy and regulatory framework to advance the UK’s carbon capture and storage (CCS) sector. With over a decade of experience in the energy and environmental sectors, Mark has worked closely with renewable energy developers, governme
Mark is UK Director of the Carbon Capture Storage Association. He leads efforts to advocate for a robust policy and regulatory framework to advance the UK’s carbon capture and storage (CCS) sector. With over a decade of experience in the energy and environmental sectors, Mark has worked closely with renewable energy developers, government ministers, civil servants, energy suppliers, grid operators, financiers, and traders. Before joining the CCSA, he worked as Deputy Director of Policy at the Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA), where he championed renewable and clean technologies across power, heat, and transport. Notably this included leading policy initiatives for BECCS development in the biomass power, waste-to-energy, and anaerobic digestion sectors. Mark holds degrees from Cambridge University and the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.
Matt joined the National Energy Systems Operator (NESO) in April 2024. As Director of Connections Reform, he leads NESO’s work on transforming the grid connections process. An ambitious set of reforms will accelerate connection dates for the generation, storage and demand assets which Great Britain needs for clean power. Matt was previo
Matt joined the National Energy Systems Operator (NESO) in April 2024. As Director of Connections Reform, he leads NESO’s work on transforming the grid connections process. An ambitious set of reforms will accelerate connection dates for the generation, storage and demand assets which Great Britain needs for clean power. Matt was previously the CEO and Chief Ombudsman of the Energy Ombudsman, upholding consumer protection for energy retail customers.
He headed the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) as CEO from 2012 to 2015. He served as British Consul in Madrid and the Canary Islands before joining the SLCC. His earlier career was as an executive in retail and fast-moving consumer goods.
Robert Alford is the Delivery and Engagement Lead for Nuclear Energy Application projects within the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory. Robert’s career to date has involved a broad range of roles in the nuclear sector including supporting waste management, current reactor operations and more recently within UK Government. Rober
Robert Alford is the Delivery and Engagement Lead for Nuclear Energy Application projects within the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory. Robert’s career to date has involved a broad range of roles in the nuclear sector including supporting waste management, current reactor operations and more recently within UK Government. Robert specialises in the opportunities nuclear energy offers to unlock decarbonisation pathways beyond electricity. This includes through the use of direct heat, nuclear enabled hydrogen production and onward synthesis to liquid products such as synthetic aviation fuels, in turn supporting decarbonisation of hard to abate sectors including industry and transportation.
Robert is also involved in a number of international initiatives including as Chair of the Hydrogen Energy Association’s Nuclear Enabled Hydrogen working group, and UK Government appointed representative on groups within the Generative IV International Forum and the Nuclear Energy Agency.
Robert has been recognised for his contributions to the sector over the last decade becoming the youngest fellow of the Nuclear Institute (the professional body for the sector) in 2022.
Biraj is a Managing Director and Global Head of RBC’s Energy Transition Research, as well as being Head of European Energy Research, based in London, covering companies in Europe, the US and the Middle East. Biraj has consistently been ranked in the Top 10 in the II All-America Research Survey and is known for his work on the Global Inte
Biraj is a Managing Director and Global Head of RBC’s Energy Transition Research, as well as being Head of European Energy Research, based in London, covering companies in Europe, the US and the Middle East. Biraj has consistently been ranked in the Top 10 in the II All-America Research Survey and is known for his work on the Global Integrateds, European Gas & LNG, as well as the complexities of the energy transition.
Emma leads the Commercial and New Markets team for global offshore wind in Statkraft, Europe’s largest producer of renewable energy. Following Statkraft’s decision to re-enter offshore wind in 2022, she has successfully built a team responsible for new market entry strategy and growth, commercial financing, bid optimisation, financial m
Emma leads the Commercial and New Markets team for global offshore wind in Statkraft, Europe’s largest producer of renewable energy. Following Statkraft’s decision to re-enter offshore wind in 2022, she has successfully built a team responsible for new market entry strategy and growth, commercial financing, bid optimisation, financial modelling for investment decisions, strategic partnerships, M&A and monitoring the development of regulatory frameworks and policies for our core offshore wind markets. Emma is a qualified chartered accountant and has over 14 years’ of renewable energy experience across multiple technologies including onshore wind, solar and BESS in Statkraft and was previously in the CFO area providing tax, financing, structuring, M&A and integration advice to Statkraft’s global business areas.
Emma is a Director of the Board of Statkraft UK Limited and is also proud to be a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Finance Committee for Severn Wye Energy Agency, a sustainability charity working to develop low carbon businesses, warm homes and resilient communities across Wales and its English border counties.
Allan has worked at Société Générale for 17 years, and in the energy sector for more than 40 years, initially as an engineer and then in finance. During his career he has advised on and/or financed a broad spectrum of energy and infrastructure projects in Europe, the US and Asia including in the renewable energy sector, particularly in
Allan has worked at Société Générale for 17 years, and in the energy sector for more than 40 years, initially as an engineer and then in finance. During his career he has advised on and/or financed a broad spectrum of energy and infrastructure projects in Europe, the US and Asia including in the renewable energy sector, particularly in offshore wind. He is now playing a leading role in developing the banks’ global energy transition strategy. Most recently Allan has advised on raising approx. £8bn of debt financing for Net Zero Teesside (CCGT with CCS) and Northern Endurance Partnership (CO2 pipeline and offshore store infrastructure) in the UK and is currently acting as Financial Advisor for the EETH (Vertex) blue Hydrogen project, also in the UK. Other ongoing assignments include acting as advisor for the Xlinks renewables to market project (10GW of renewables in Morocco and cable to the UK and the Hydrom hydrogen infrastructure project in Oman. Recent deals successfully closed include Empire offshore wind in the US and NeuConnect, an interconnector between Germany and the UK. Allan has also been helping to drive innovation in renewables, including acting as financial advisor for several floating wind transactions, including currently the 1GW Cerulean Winds (offshore O&G electrification) project in the UK.
Allan is also a key contributor to clean energy policy development and is currently a member of the UK government CCUS Council and the Hydrogen Expert Group.
Allan has a BSc (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, an MBA, is a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and a Chartered Engineer.
Andrew represents Siemens Energy's Net Zero portfolio in UK and Ireland.
From a first career as a military engineering officer, Andrew joined Siemens Wind Power in 2007, project managing UK onshore windfarms as well as establishing the company's first UK project and construction teams.
After a brief emigration to Australia, he returned
Andrew represents Siemens Energy's Net Zero portfolio in UK and Ireland.
From a first career as a military engineering officer, Andrew joined Siemens Wind Power in 2007, project managing UK onshore windfarms as well as establishing the company's first UK project and construction teams.
After a brief emigration to Australia, he returned to Siemens in 2015 to manage the port development and preassembly setup for Siemens Gamesa’s flagship Port of Hull facility. He then led the wind turbine team to deliver Scottish Power’s East Anglia ONE offshore windfarm, on a project that saw the first scale deployment of 66kV electrical design, as well as completing through the outbreak of the CV-19 pandemic.
Andrew lives in Surrey with his wife and 2 young sons
Rob is a Renewable Energy and Sustainability specialist with significant experience in delivering renewable energy projects across a number of green technologies. He is a chartered engineer who has worked from design and construction of plants, for both small scale clients and major utilities, through to providing corporate finance advic
Rob is a Renewable Energy and Sustainability specialist with significant experience in delivering renewable energy projects across a number of green technologies. He is a chartered engineer who has worked from design and construction of plants, for both small scale clients and major utilities, through to providing corporate finance advice on M&A processes and to central government departments whilst at Deloitte. He is now Head of Business Development for ENGIE’s Renewable Gases UK business leading the development of greenfield projects through planning and to FID, as well as leading M&A activities and supplying renewable gas to major corporate clients by way of Biomethane Purchase Agreements with the associated Green Gas Certificates to support their decarbonisation goals.
Sarah founded Developing Experts in October 2015. Since then, the company has grown from strength to strength, winning Tech Nation's Rising Star award in 2019 and being selected as one of 10 UK companies for Google's Immersion Growth Program in 2020. In 2021, the company was featured in @J.P. Morgan Private Bank’s report on the Top 200 F
Sarah founded Developing Experts in October 2015. Since then, the company has grown from strength to strength, winning Tech Nation's Rising Star award in 2019 and being selected as one of 10 UK companies for Google's Immersion Growth Program in 2020. In 2021, the company was featured in @J.P. Morgan Private Bank’s report on the Top 200 Female-Powered Businesses in the UK and recently secured a place on Tech Nation's Upscale programme. Developing Experts also won the BETT Awards for Best Classroom Resource - Teaching Aid in both 2022 and 2024. In addition, Sarah was recognised as an 'LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leader' in 2022. In 2024, the company won the Best AI Product and Best AI Product for Education categories at the National AI Awards and was a finalist for Best AI Product for Energy and Utilities. Sarah herself was a finalist for High Growth Woman Founder of the Year at the UKBAA Angel Investor 2024 Awards.
Developing Experts works with a range of tier 1 brands from the rail, energy, and construction industries to grow, track and build diverse talent pipelines for industry.
In 2020 Sarah was honoured with an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list for her services to tech and education and was named by Startup Magazine 'Top 20 Most Influential Female Founder of 2020’.
Sarah is delighted to be working with thousands of schools and clients such as the EDF, Network Rail, Rolls Royce, BEIS, National Nuclear Labs, the Royal Horticultural Society and the Ministry of Defence.
Jeremy has worked for the Australian Parliament and has held various roles in energy and environmental policy in the UK Civil Service, including the smart metering program. He spent a decade as an industry representative and lobbyist for manufacturers in the UK electrotechnical sector. He chaired the Technical Working Group of the UK’s E
Jeremy has worked for the Australian Parliament and has held various roles in energy and environmental policy in the UK Civil Service, including the smart metering program. He spent a decade as an industry representative and lobbyist for manufacturers in the UK electrotechnical sector. He chaired the Technical Working Group of the UK’s EV Energy Taskforce, helped establish the UK Government’s Cyber Security Code of Practice & Partnership with Industry, was for some years a member of EnergyREV’s Strategic Advisory Board, and has contributed to countless other working groups and taskforces on smart metering, EV infrastructure, energy data and demand-side flexibility.
Jeremy is Policy and Regulation Director (EU & UK) for ev.energy, providers of managed charging servcies. He chairs the smartEn e-mobility taskforce and is a passionate advocate for energy flexibility as the foundation of a clean power system.
Trevor Hutchings will be joining the REA on 1st July as our next Chief Executive.
Trevor brings a wealth of experience in net zero, renewables and the clean energy transition. Most recently he was a Partner at international consulting group, BIP, leading their Sustainability Centre of Excellence. Before that he led the growth and diversi
Trevor Hutchings will be joining the REA on 1st July as our next Chief Executive.
Trevor brings a wealth of experience in net zero, renewables and the clean energy transition. Most recently he was a Partner at international consulting group, BIP, leading their Sustainability Centre of Excellence. Before that he led the growth and diversification strategy at energy services firm Gemserv.
Trevor spent much of his early career in Whitehall and with the European Commission in Brussels working on energy and environment programmes, including policies to support the renewables market in the UK. He also worked at WWF, the global conservation NGO, where he was Director of Advocacy, focussing on improving public policy and environmental governance.
Trevor is chair of the Green Purposes Company set up by the UK government to safeguard the green mission of the world’s first Green Investment Bank following its sale to Macquarie, the global infrastructure investor. He is a Fellow at the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment and holds the IoD’s certificate in corporate governance.
Trevor grew up in Devon and now lives near Midhurst in the South Downs National Park. When not at work he enjoys sailing, renovating his home and time with his wife Natacha and two children, Claudia, and Charlie.
Jeptha, as a Senior Director - Head of Digital Infrastructure Advisory at CBRE, partners with clients to optimize their IT infrastructure. With his deep understanding of data centres and strategic consulting expertise, he helps businesses maximize asset utilization and reduce costs.
Leveraging CBRE's extensive experience, Jeptha has suc
Jeptha, as a Senior Director - Head of Digital Infrastructure Advisory at CBRE, partners with clients to optimize their IT infrastructure. With his deep understanding of data centres and strategic consulting expertise, he helps businesses maximize asset utilization and reduce costs.
Leveraging CBRE's extensive experience, Jeptha has successfully delivered global IT strategies for a wide range of industries, including banking, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, and technology, media, and telecommunications.
As a Senior Director, he works closely with C-suite executives to drive transformative IT initiatives.
Relevant Experience
Jeptha brings over four decades of IT consulting experience to his role as Head of Digital Infrastructure Advisory at CBRE. With a focus on optimizing digital strategies for medium and large enterprises, he has a proven track record of delivering successful IT infrastructure and systems deployments across various industries, including finance, retail, communications, and mining.
Before joining CBRE, Jeptha served as an independent consultant, advising clients on their IT Strategy and Infrastructure requirements.
Rosemary Wildblood is Decision Analysis Services' (DAS) Energy Transition Development Lead. She has combined interest and experience in strategic workforce planning, and foresight and risk of critical minerals supply and demand for energy transition and Net Zero 2050.
Rosemary has extensive experience working with senior stakeholders acr
Rosemary Wildblood is Decision Analysis Services' (DAS) Energy Transition Development Lead. She has combined interest and experience in strategic workforce planning, and foresight and risk of critical minerals supply and demand for energy transition and Net Zero 2050.
Rosemary has extensive experience working with senior stakeholders across government and the wider public sector. Most recently, in role as Project Director she led the delivery of two influential foresight studies on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade and commissioned by the Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre: 1) The foresight study of future critical minerals supply and demand for nuclear technologies; 2) The foresight study and supply chain analysis of aluminium and copper in GB’s electricity grid. Rosemary is also leading the delivery of the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero’s Critical Minerals Risk Assessment Model
Joe Dutton is Energy Innovation Lead at specialty insurer AXIS. He leads strategy for underwriting teams on the energy transition, climate technology, and insurance product innovation. He has worked on UK and European energy policy, markets, and technology for over 15 years, across various roles in consultancy, academia and think tanks.
Joe Dutton is Energy Innovation Lead at specialty insurer AXIS. He leads strategy for underwriting teams on the energy transition, climate technology, and insurance product innovation. He has worked on UK and European energy policy, markets, and technology for over 15 years, across various roles in consultancy, academia and think tanks. Before joining AXIS, Joe worked at climate and carbon consultancy South Pole, and at energy think tank E3G where he led research programmes on energy infrastructure, climate and decarbonisation policy, and the future of energy systems under net zero.
Fiona Reilly is an accomplished senior leader with over 30 years of experience in the energy sector, specializing in low-carbon solutions, nuclear, and renewable energy. Currently, she serves as the CEO of FiRe Energy Ltd, a consultancy that provides strategic advice on sustainable energy projects, and holds various non-executive and adv
Fiona Reilly is an accomplished senior leader with over 30 years of experience in the energy sector, specializing in low-carbon solutions, nuclear, and renewable energy. Currently, she serves as the CEO of FiRe Energy Ltd, a consultancy that provides strategic advice on sustainable energy projects, and holds various non-executive and advisory roles, including UK Strategy Lead at Xlinks Ltd, Non-Executive Director of Ansaldo Nuclear, and Senior UK Representative and Co-Chair of the Economic Modelling Working Group for the Generation IV International Forum (GIF).
Her career spans leadership roles in both the private and public sectors, including senior positions at Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, PWC, and Atlantic SuperConnection. Known for her expertise in nuclear services, ESG strategies, and governance frameworks, she has been instrumental in shaping energy infrastructure projects and promoting innovation in the industry.
An advocate for gender diversity, she also leads the Global Women in Nuclear Legal Initiative and mentors emerging talent within the nuclear sector. Her leadership style blends strategic vision, financial acumen, and a collaborative approach, making her a trusted advisor to governments, regulators, and industry leaders.
Fiona holds honorary fellowships with the Nuclear Institute and Energy Institute, and is deeply involved in charitable organizations such as the Matt Hampson Foundation and the NSPCC.
Michael has 23 years of experience in ExxonMobil and the Oil and Gas business. Leadership positions, primarily in Upstream Engineering and Operations have been global with Michael living and working in multiple continents, including America, Africa, and Asia.
From 2020-2022, Michael held the position of Upstream advisor in the ExxonMobil
Michael has 23 years of experience in ExxonMobil and the Oil and Gas business. Leadership positions, primarily in Upstream Engineering and Operations have been global with Michael living and working in multiple continents, including America, Africa, and Asia.
From 2020-2022, Michael held the position of Upstream advisor in the ExxonMobil corporate Investor Relations group, supporting the Management Committee and Board with Investor engagements including quarterly earnings calls and coordination of Investor Day and Annual Reports.
In 2022, Michael relocated back to the UK as an Executive in the Europe, Africa and Middle East Low Carbon Solutions business. Michael had responsibility for ExxonMobil’s UK Low Carbon Solution opportunities in the UK - to reduce emissions from current operating assets as well as to grow new businesses opportunities focused on Hydrogen, Carbon Capture and Storage and Biofuels. At the end of 2024, Michael’s responsibility expanded to include European as well as UK Low Carbon Solutions business development activities.
For a comprehensive panel discussion on the UK's energy landscape, including topics such as renewables, nuclear, oil & gas, and hydrogen, EL will bring in a diverse set of speakers representing various sectors and expertise. Here are some experts to be confirmed:
Including a diverse range of speakers from these industries and expertise areas will provide a well-rounded perspective on the UK's energy landscape, future trends, and actionable strategies for a sustainable energy future. This approach will ensure that the panel discussion covers the various aspects of the energy transition and offers insights from both the public and private sectors.
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