Scottish Renewables, the industry body for renewable energy in Scotland, has today (February 3) announced the appointment of three Directors to its Board.
Chosen by Scottish Renewables’ 380+ member organisations, the new Directors will each serve an initial three-year term. They will help guide the long-term success of Scottish Renewables and offer strategic leadership to the wider industry.
The successful candidates were:
- Susie Lind, Partner – Energy and Infrastructure at CMS UK, has been re-elected to the Board. Susie has more than 20 years’ experience within the energy and legal sectors and recently joined CMS UK as a Partner in its Energy and Infrastructure team, having previously served as UK Managing Director of the Nadara | BlueFloat Energy Partnership.
- Gillian Noble, Managing Director – Onshore Origination and Development at ScottishPower Renewables, has been elected to the Board for the first time. Gillian has more than 25 years’ experience in the energy sector and currently leads the acceleration of onshore wind, solar and Battery Energy Storage System technologies at ScottishPower Renewables.
- Jimmy Williamson, Executive Director – Sustainable Investment at The Scottish National Investment Bank, has also been elected to the Board for the first time. Jimmy has more than 25 years’ experience within investment and structured finance and currently sits on the Bank’s leadership team with responsibility for net-zero investment origination.
Following this election, Iain Sinclair, Vice Chair of Scottish Renewables and Executive Director at Energy Global, and Kate Turner, Group Director of Policy and External Affairs at Windward Energy, have stood down from the Board of Scottish Renewables while Adam Morrison, UK Country Manager at Ocean Winds, will step down as Chair in March but remain on the Board.
Claire Mack, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, said:
“I want to extend my congratulations to Susie, Gillian and Jimmy on their successful appointment to the Board of Scottish Renewables and to the wider candidates who took part in the election.
“At Scottish Renewables, we pride ourselves on having a membership and Board that reflects the breadth of activity in our industry. Susie, Gillian and Jimmy will each bring valuable expertise across legal services, project development and investment.
“The board of Scottish Renewables has an important role in providing clear leadership to the sector so that its full potential in the energy transition can be maximised. I’m thrilled that Susie will return to the board from her new role at CMS and I look forward to working closely with Gillian and Jimmy.
“It remains a momentous time for the industry as we design the frameworks which will underpin our long-term growth whilst navigating near-term hurdles. The past five years have been a period of significant growth and challenge, and I want to pay tribute to Adam Morrison who has been unwavering in support to the organisation during that time as our Chair. Can I also thank Iain Sinclair and Kate Turner for their significant support to Scottish Renewables.
“I’m pleased that Adam will remain on the Board whilst he takes on a new and pivotal role as Chair of the Offshore Wind Industry Council, helping to strengthen joint working across the UK.”
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