- Beverley Gower-Jones, Chris Stark and Emma Floyd have been appointed to Great British Energy’s board, helping to deliver its mission to make Britain a clean energy superpower
- Beverley Gower-Jones brings a wide range of experience from previous roles driving investment in clean energy
- Chris Stark currently heads Mission Control in the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero
- Emma Floyd is the Director of Clean Energy Investment at the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero
Great British Energy’s board has added an additional non-executive director, as well as two shareholder non-executive directors. Together with the rest of the board, they will help to scale up Great British Energy and build its organisational structure in Aberdeen.
In January 2025, GBE appointed six start-up board members, headed by Chair Juergen Maier. They bring a wide range of experience from their roles across different sectors, with knowledge on workplace rights, building UK supply chains and driving investment in clean energy.
- Beverley Gower-Jones OBE FEI brings over 35 years of clean energy investment experience, including leadership roles at Shell Technology Ventures and the Clean Growth Fund, and a deep knowledge of technologies like CCS, nuclear fusion, and geothermal.
- Chris Stark brings extensive climate and energy policy expertise, serving as Chief Executive of the UK Climate Change Committee from April 2018 to April 2024. Chris is currently heading Mission Control in DESNZ. He brings strategic insight that will help GBE accelerate clean power deployment and infrastructure delivery.
- Emma Floyd is an experienced Civil Servant, having held senior roles within DESNZ and its predecessor, BEIS, including Director of Clean Energy Investment and Director of Non-Domestic Energy Affordability. These roles have given her a comprehensive understanding of the UK’s energy policy landscape, investment frameworks, and decarbonisation strategies.
Great British Energy Chair Juergen Maier CBE said:
"We’ve brought together a highly skilled board that is already getting to work in delivering clean, homegrown power for the UK. Our new board members have an excellent track record across government and the energy industry and will be crucial in continuing to shape Great British Energy and achieving its mission."
Great British Energy’s start-up board:
- Frances O’Grady, Non-Executive Director
- Frank Mitchell, Non-Executive Director
- Kate Gilmartin, Non-Executive Director
- Dr Nina Skorupska CBE FEI, Non-Executive Director
- Valerie Todd CBE, Non-Executive Director
- Beverley Gower-Jones, Non-Executive Director
- Chris Stark, Shareholder Non-Executive Director
- Emma Floyd, Shareholder Non-Executive Director
- Juergen Maier, Chair