Strategic Summit Committee 

Christianna Logan is the Director of Customer and Stakeholder Engagement at SSEN Transmission, one of the world’s fastest growing electricity network companies and part of SSE plc, a FTSE 100 energy company.

Christianna has worked in various roles across SSE for over 17 years, covering strategy, business development, sustainability, and innovation, across both markets based and regulated parts of the energy industry. In her executive role, Christianna has collective accountability for delivery of over £22bn of investment in large capital projects and management of SSEN Transmission’s critical national infrastructure assets. Christianna and her team build stakeholder relationships that will enable delivery of this investment in new assets, manage contracts to connect large low carbon energy projects to the GB network, and advocate for a policy environment that can deliver on Government and societal ambitions and provide enduring benefits to the local communities hosting the infrastructure.

Christianna also chairs SSEN Transmission’s Digital Subcommittee and is enthusiastically championing digitalisation and ethical adoption of AI in the organisation.

Clare Foster is a partner and Head of Clean Energy at law firm Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP and also leads the firm’s project finance practice. As a dual qualified project finance lawyer, she has been involved in the UK energy sector for nearly 30 years. Clare advises on UK projects spanning the sector, including offshore (fixed, floating and tidal), onshore (wind, solar, hydro, battery storage and biomass), energy efficiency and other decarbonisation projects (including carbon sequestration) and regularly leads the S+W team on clean energy transactions. She led the Edinburgh Climate Compact from inception and is a former director of RenewableUK. Clare is ranked in the Legal 500 "Hall of Fame" and was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" at the 2024 Legal 500 Awards.

Dai Richards is an engineering graduate of Cambridge University, a Chartered Engineer and a Chartered Marketer Dai began his career in the chemical industry, working for ICI in a number of operational and project management roles. In 2001 Dai joined ABB as a technical consultant working across a range of industry sectors, both in the UK and inter-nationally. He then went on to hold a number of senior commercial and marketing roles before moving into public affairs and Government relations. When Hitachi Energy was created in July 2020 Dai moved into his current role working on energy policy and energy sector market and technology development. Key areas of focus including the energy transition, delivering net-zero, offshore grids and the decarbonisation of transport.

Eddie is the Scotland representative of the National Wealth Fund (formerly UK Infrastructure Bank, UKIB) and is based in Edinburgh. His role covers NWF’s activities across both the public and private sectors. The UK Infrastructure Bank (UKIB) was launched in June 2021 and has now become the NWF to provide £27.8bn to drive investment and growth across the UK. Prior to joining UKIB, Eddie was an Executive Director at the Scottish National Investment Bank, and Head of Corporate Finance at Edinburgh-based merchant bank Noble & Co. Earlier in his career he established Clydesdale Bank’s first renewable energy team and its project finance product offering.

Fiona is a Senior Manager and Hydrogen Lead at the Carbon Trust, where she oversees the global Clean Hydrogen Platform and formerly led the UK’s Clean Hydrogen Innovation Programme (CHIP). With over 17 years’ of experience within the hydrogen sector, she is a specialist in delivering large-scale innovation programmes across the UK, Europe, and international markets.

Fiona’s expertise covers the full hydrogen value chain, from midstream technology and transport decarbonisation to the integration of offshore wind. She currently advises emerging markets on building international hydrogen hubs, helping nations secure a leading position in the global hydrogen sector. 

Prior to her current role, she was the Delivery Manager for the University of St Andrews’ Hydrogen Accelerator and spent seven years leading Scotland’s hydrogen deployment through the Scottish Cities Alliance and Aberdeen City Council. Fiona is highly regarded for bridging the gap between policy, R&D, and commercial implementation to accelerate the global energy transition.

Gillian Morrison is Deputy Head of Offshore Wind Development at Crown Estate Scotland, where she leads efforts to deliver Scotland’s offshore wind pipeline. With more than a decade of experience in energy and infrastructure, Gillian works at the intersection of government and industry to drive strategic development, investment, and innovation. She plays a key role in shaping national programmes and advising on initiatives that unlock the full potential of offshore wind, ensuring long-term economic and social benefits for Scotland. Gillian is passionate about supporting Scotland’s transition to a low-carbon future and brings a collaborative, solutions-focused approach to every challenge.

Iain is the Chief Strategy Officer of Global Energy Service Holding, driving strategic growth through integrated services businesses and infrastructure investments at the Port of Nigg. With 25 years experience in materials manufacturing, ports and energy supply chains, he has held senior leadership roles in heavy engineering and materials manufacturing. A passionate supply chain leader, Iain is a Non Executive board director at at both Renewable UK and The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership, as well as a Non-Executive Director at Mocean Energy, and is Chair of the Scottish Offshore Wind Ports Alliance.

Jane is a professionally qualified resource manager with a career dedicated to optimising the value of resources whilst ensuring environmental protection. Jane holds a PhD with a specialisation in waste management and is a Fellow of both the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management and the Royal Society of Arts. As Director of Circular Economy Delivery, Jane leads a diverse team of technical specialists, working across sectors, materials and infrastructure, business, place, and policy. Prior to joining Zero Waste Scotland, Jane gained extensive experience collaborating with public and private sector organisations, addressing a wide range of priority issues such as strategy development and implementation, influencing consumption behaviours, fostering partnerships, engaging with multiple sectors, and delivering services for reuse and recycling. Jane is also committed to driving innovation within her industry, regularly serving as a judge for national awards that recognise innovative practices. Moreover, she is an experienced Chair and Facilitator, frequently leading discussions and events within her professional community.

Johanna Money is part of the Energy Transition team at Scottish Enterprise and serves as the organisation’s marine energy sector lead. She focuses on the strategic development of Scotland’s marine renewable energy sector and the contribution it can make to a net zero energy system and Scotland’s economy.

Jo has led Scottish Enterprise’s marine work since 2020, having previously been part of the foresighting team from 2015. Before joining Scottish Enterprise, she was Ocean Energy Manager at the Scottish European Green Energy Centre (SEGEC), and prior to that she managed the policy portfolio of offshore wind, wave and tidal energy at Scottish Renewables.

Julie is a passionate brand & marketing strategist with experience leading national and international teams across retail, travel, tourism and energy. As Brand & Reputation Director at ScottishPower, she oversees brand strategy, corporate marketing, partnerships, and sponsorships. Julie has led global campaigns, rebranding programs and strategic partnerships with WWF and Cancer Research UK. She spearheads their landmark and award-winning partnerships with Scottish Women’s Football and the Scottish Women’s Premier League, connecting the grassroots to the elite level of the women’s game. Julie is committed to using ScottishPower’s platform for good and ensuring its actions are purpose-led, meaningful and authentic to drive change and long-term impact for business and society.  Julie is an active member of the marketing community in Scotland and a member of the Marketing Society, who recognised her as Influential Marketing Leader of the Year at the Star Awards earlier this year.

With over two decades in the energy industry, Katherine Milne serves as Business Development Director for Global, driving the group’s growth strategy during a pivotal period of industry evolution. Katherine works across the Global portfolio to develop new markets, build strategic partnerships, and shape solutions that support clients through the energy transition.

Recognised for her collaborative leadership style and strong industry network, Katherine is committed to helping Global deliver sustainable growth, foster a unified culture, and maximise the opportunities emerging from the evolving energy landscape.

Keigh Taylor (CEng, MIMechE, MEng) is a Chartered Engineer and recognised leader in hydrogen and advanced process solutions. With nearly two decades of experience spanning process engineering, mechanical design, and project management, Keigh has consistently delivered innovative, high-value projects that advance decarbonisation and operational excellence. Throughout a career marked by progressive leadership roles—including Managing Director, Design Manager, and Process Solutions Lead—Keigh has demonstrated a passion for developing and executing complex hydrogen infrastructure and first of a kind energy initiatives. Notable achievements include leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver large-scale hydrogen generation, storage, and refuelling projects across the UK and Europe. Keigh excels at driving organisational change, implementing quality and safety standards, and fostering innovation. This is evidenced by successful tenures at Hydrasun, Logan Energy, and Black & Veatch, where Keigh has overseen the design and deployment of cutting-edge systems, modular solutions, and zero-emission technologies.

Keith Bell holds the Scottish Power Chair in Future Power Systems at the University of Strathclyde. He joined Strathclyde in 2005 after roles as a university researcher and as a system development engineer with National Grid. He is a co-Director of the UK Energy Research Centre. In 2019 he became a member of the UK’s Climate Change Committee. A Chartered Engineer and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, he has advised the Scottish, UK and Irish governments and Ofgem on electrical energy and power systems issues and is active in CIGRE, the International Council of Large Electric Systems.

Lee-Ann Fullerton is a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience in strategic communications, media relations, and digital strategy. Currently serving as the Director of Strategic Communications at ScottishPower since March 2022, Lee-Ann is responsible for managing the reputation of both ScottishPower and its parent company, Iberdrola, in the UK and Ireland. Prior to this role, Lee-Ann held the position of Head of Group Media and Digital at SSE plc for nearly nine years, where responsibilities included leading a team in media relations, stakeholder engagement, and strategic counsel to senior executives. Lee-Ann's background also includes lead communications campaigns for the Scottish Government and Learning and was previously a journalist at the Daily Record.

CIP is the world’s largest investor in greenfield renewable infrastructure, and as UK Project CEO Malcolm oversees the UK BESS pipeline, including the construction of 3 * 500MW / 1000MWh BESS projects, each of which will be the largest in Europe when they become operational.  

Malcolm has worked in the energy sector for over 20 years.  Prior to joining CIP, he held various leadership roles at ScottishPower, where, as Business Development Director, he oversaw the Development and Commercial teams.  In this role he grew the onshore renewables pipeline to 6GW, acquired c700MW of solar and onshore wind projects, secured corporate PPAs and CFDs for wind and solar, and secured investment across wind, solar, and BESS projects.  Malcolm is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Edinburgh.

Mark joined the CCSA in December 2024 as UK Director. He leads efforts to advocate for a robust policy and regulatory framework to advance the UK’s carbon capture and storage (CCS) sector.  Mark and the UK team are dedicated to supporting the growth of CCSA member businesses and fostering a sustainable industry that delivers economic, environmental, and social benefits for the transition to net zero. This includes also working to strengthen connections between UK and EU markets.

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 served 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.

Matthew Knight is Head of Policy and Markets for Siemens Energy in the UK, where he spends his time making sense of the energy transition to net zero. He is a Chartered Engineer with a background in electricity grid projects and offshore wind farms.  

Matthew chairs the Government’s Hydrogen Production Working Group.

Past government engagement includes membership of the Renewables Advisory Board, Carbon Capture and Storage Taskforce, Wales Net Zero Challenge and other groups.  He is a previous Board member of Renewable UK and the IET Energy Policy Panel.

Matthew is passionate about customers, safety, collaboration and being a human being at work. He likes telling stories and is curious about the way culture drives human behavior and especially energy politics.

Michael Love is an experienced leader, non-executive director, and energy industry professional with nearly 15 years’ experience spanning the marine, oil and gas, and offshore renewables sectors. He holds Honours and Master's degrees from the University of Aberdeen.

Across his career, Michael has delivered programmes in multiple countries and held roles focused on project execution, policy development, consultancy, stakeholder engagement, strategic growth, regulation and legislation, and quality assurance. He has worked with a range of organisations to shape workforce capability, industry standards, and the wider skills ecosystem.

In his current role at OPITO – the global skills body for safety-critical industries – Michael leads engagement with international governments and industry, oversees labour-market intelligence and research functions, and is accountable for the organisation’s Advisory Services portfolio.

He also serves as a Board Member of NCFE, the Newcastle-based awarding organisation operating across the healthcare, social care, and sport and fitness sectors, where he sits on the Audit, Risk and Investment Committee.

Michael maintains memberships of the Chartered Quality Institute and Institute of Directors, sits on IOGP’s European Committee, and is part of GB Energy’s North East Taskforce.

Dr Philippa Parmiter is a strategic leader, dedicated to action on climate, and CEO of NECCUS, the industrial decarbonisation alliance for Scotland with the objective of achieving a thriving Scotland through decarbonisation. Previous roles include Development Manager (Gas Storage & Pipelines) at Crown Estate Scotland, and running the research consortium for CCS in Scotland, SCCS, for over ten years, delivering policy analysis, knowledge exchange, and business development. She is a Chartered Engineer with a PhD in Physical Electronics and a MSc in Environmental Protection and Management and has worked for government, academia, an environmental consultancy and for an electronics start-up.

She sits on the Scottish Energy Advisory Board, the Grangemouth Future Industry Leadership Forum and the CCUS Council, and also sat on the Innovate UK Industrial Decarbonisation Advisory Group and was an Independent Director on the Board of the UK Carbon Capture & Storage Association (2023-2024).

She has been involved in All-Energy for over a decade, supporting the delivery of conference sessions on industrial decarbonisation, and carbon capture, utilisation and storage.

Rob has spent over 10 years working in communication and government relations in the energy and environment sectors. He currently heads up external affairs at the North Sea Transition Authority, the Government’s regulator for oil and gas, carbon storage and offshore hydrogen. His role includes responsibility for communicating the organisation’s data and analysis in a complex and charged political environment.

Prior to this he fulfilled a similar role at the Environment Agency with a particular focus on the regulated water and waste sectors, and the Agency’s climate change communications.

Previously he worked in house at a political consultancy providing up to date intelligence to clients across the energy sector. Through these roles Rob has gained a broad perspective of the political debate and communication challenges in the energy sector.

Sam Mathew is a passionate advocate for the energy transition, with a career that spans industry operations, enterprise technology, and global consulting. At Microsoft, he collaborates with senior leaders across the UK and EMEA energy and utilities sector to shape and deliver AI- and cloud-powered transformations that drive innovation, operational resilience, and decarbonization. Sam brings a grounded yet forward-looking perspective to every engagement, helping accelerate the industry's journey to net zero with clarity, credibility, and impact.

Sue has 24 years in the wind, wave and tidal sectors. Her roles include tidal technology development, operations management, project delivery, policy advocacy, financing and global markets.

Sue chairs the UK Marine Energy Council, director of the Global Underwater Hub, board for Marine Energy Wales and Non-Executive Director of Marine Power Systems. The recipient of the 2018 SUT Award ‘Outstanding Contributions to Marine Energy’ and awarded Ocean Energy Europe’s Vi Maris 2019 award, Sue has a key role in the marine energy sector internationally. As a marine energy advocate, Sue brings her extensive experience to All Energy.

Susan is the UK Energy Transition Lead in Deloitte’s Net Zero Transformation team. She is an award winning Electrical and Mechanical Engineer and has over 11 years’ experience in designing and delivering strategic transformation programmes for clients from the power, utilities and renewables sectors. Susan supports her clients to shape their net zero strategies, transform their business, and guide them through the energy transition.

Thomas McMillan is a Director at Savills and the Head of Energy Development within the Savills Earth Division. With over 20 years of experience in the renewable energy sector, Thomas has a comprehensive understanding of how renewable energy projects interface with the natural environment and real estate interests. His career spans technical, construction, and commercial roles, enabling him to provide straightforward and pragmatic advice.

Renowned for his commitment to excellence and hands-on approach, Thomas is a transformative figure in the industry. Having previously served as the Chair of Solar Energy Scotland for three years and as a board member of SUEK, Thomas is passionate about creating positive change in the sector. He advocates for leveraging renewable technology quickly and affordably to achieve a net-zero future that benefits everyone in society

Tom Abbott heads up the PPA team at EDF UK, the largest buyer of renewable power in GB, specialising in the origination and delivery of route to market Power Purchase Agreements for a broad range of both distributed and transmission connected low carbon technologies. Tom is a highly experienced energy professional and has extensive experience working in various senior positions across retail energy markets.

Vijay Shinde is recognised as a leading authority in grid and power system transformation, combining technical depth with regulatory and commercial insight. Through his role at Siemens Energy, board position at the Renewable Energy Association (REA), and engagement with the International Energy Agency (IEA), CIGRE, and WECA’s Investment Forum, he bridges engineering, markets, and policy to shape practical, investable energy transition strategies.

Yselkla has worked in the energy sector since 2010, working across the sectors BEAMA represent from EV Infrastructure, Smart Grids, Connected Homes and IOT products. Following her position as Director of Public Affairs at BEAMA Yselkla took over the role as CEO in September 2023. With a background in Climate Science and Environmental Management Yselkla brings with her a clear understanding of the climate emergency and a passion to drive change. This is echoed in BEAMAs strong leadership and support for industrial decarbonisation as they work to bring together the whole supply chain for electrical products to reduce emissions for the UK energy sector. Yselkla is a strong advocate for collaboration and community and this reflects in BEAMAs approach to member and supply chain engagement as they work to facilitate growth in key low carbon technology sectors vital to the global energy transition.