Angela Hepworth named Scottish Renewables chief executive

Hepworth will take over the leadership position following an extensive recruitment process and will succeed Claire Mack, who has led the organisation since 2017.

She joins Scottish Renewables from Drax, where she held the roles of corporate affairs director and commercial director, working on low-carbon energy projects. Before that, she was policy and regulation director at EDF UK, where she was involved in the development of Sizewell C.

Hepworth will join Scottish Renewables on July 20 before formally becoming chief executive on July 31, when Mack steps down.

Scottish Renewables chair Susie Lind said Hepworth’s experience would be valuable as the sector works towards expanding renewable energy generation and investment.

“As we work to deliver a sustainable, secure and affordable energy future for Scotland, Angela’s expertise will be invaluable in representing our members and driving the policy changes necessary to unlock further investment and innovation,” she said.

Lind also paid tribute to outgoing chief executive Claire Mack, recognising her contribution during almost a decade leading the organisation.

“Claire has worked tirelessly over the past nine years to champion the sector in Scotland. Under her leadership, Scottish Renewables has grown in impact and influence,” she said.

Hepworth said she was looking forward to joining the organisation at a key point for the renewable energy industry.

“I am honoured to be joining Scottish Renewables at such a transformative time for the energy sector. Scotland has already made remarkable progress in its renewable energy journey, but there is much more to be done to fully realise our potential,” she said.