A Scottish Rugby chief is among five non-executive directors appointed to Great British Energy’s start-up board.
Sir Keir Starmer used his first Labour party conference speech as Prime Minister in September to announce that the new, publicly owned, clean energy company would be based in Aberdeen.
Juergen Maier, appointed by the Prime Minister as GB Energy’s start-up chair, said the firm would initially bring hundreds of jobs to the region.
Among the non-executive directors (NEDs) is Frank Mitchell, former CEO for SP Energy Networks and current chair of Skills Development Scotland and NED of Scottish Rugby.
Working in the energy sector for 35 years, Mitchell has undertaken senior roles in the UK, Europe and USA covering generation, transmission and distribution networks, and retail.
Frances O’Grady, a member of the House of Lords, and Kate Gilmartin, CEO of the British Hydropower Association have also been appointed as NEDs.
Energy expert Dr. Nina Skorupska CBE FEI and Valerie Todd CBE are also named on the board.
Energy security and net zero secretary Ed Miliband said: ”We’ve appointed a highly skilled start-up board to help Great British Energy hit the ground running in its mission to scale up clean, homegrown power.
“With a strong track record of delivering results across sectors, the new board members will now play an integral part in kickstarting Great British Energy, delivering our Plan for Change and building a new era of clean electricity for the British people.”
Juergen Maier CBE, chair of Great British Energy said: “This is an important milestone for Great British Energy, as we bring together an expert board to rapidly scale up the company and get to work in delivering a UK-wide clean energy revolution.
“Their experience across the energy industry, government and trade unions will be crucial in shaping our strategy and organisation, ensuring we can back clean energy projects, bolster UK supply chains and create good jobs across the country.”
The Great British Energy Bill is currently going through the House of Lords and is at the Committee Stage.
The Bill aims to support the creation of the new publicly owned company by setting out its objectives and ensuring it has access to necessary finances.
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