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New Board members to shape Scotland's clean energy future

5/02/25 | News release
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Scottish Renewables, the industry body for renewable energy in Scotland, has today (February 5) announced the appointment of three Directors to its Board.

The trio will play a key role in supporting the organisation's efforts to expand Scotland's renewable energy sector and maintain its leadership in the global clean energy industry.

Chosen from a pool of candidates from Scottish Renewables’ 360+ member organisations, each new Director will serve a three-year term.

They are:

  • Finley Becks-Phelps, Fred. Olsen Renewables, who has been re-elected to the Board. With expertise in the regulatory, community and technical aspects of onshore wind, Finley’s wider focus is on championing the needs of the entire renewable energy industry. 
  • Alwyn Poulter, Hitachi Energy, who has been appointed to Scottish Renewables’ Board for the first time. Alwyn has worked across onshore wind, offshore wind, solar and battery storage projects and will focus on areas including the delivery of a thriving Scottish supply chain and bridging the gap on electricity network upgrades.
  • Sarah McIntosh, Muirhall Energy, who has also been elected for the first time. With 16 years of industry experience, Sarah understands the challenges faced by smaller developers, from technical and planning concerns through access to finance, grid constraints, construction difficulties and managing assets.

Claire Mack, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, said:

"I want to extend my congratulations to Finley, Alwyn and Sarah on their appointment to the Board of Scottish Renewables. The Board is elected by our member companies, who have taken the opportunity to vote and influence the leadership of Scotland’s renewable energy sector.

"All three bring a wealth of experience across various technologies and policy areas while playing key roles in Scotland’s ongoing journey towards a clean energy future.

“I've had a highly supportive working relationship with Finley during his first term on our Board and am excited to welcome Sarah and Alwyn to help guide the long-term sustainable success of Scottish Renewables.

"This year promises to be yet another pivotal one for our industry as we focus on delivery of the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan and what that means for Scotland as well as working to understand more about community-level views of renewable energy deployment and explaining its role in the complete change happening within our energy system.”  


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Notes to Editors

  • The Scottish Renewables Board election process is overseen and supported by John Morrison of Shepherd and Wedderburn in his capacity as Company Secretary.
  • One third of Board positions come up for re-election each year.
  • The full list of Scottish Renewables Board members is: Adam Morrison, Ocean Winds (Chair); Iain Sinclair, Global Energy Group (Vice Chair); Clare Lavelle, Buchan Offshore Wind; Finley Becks-Phelps, Fred. Olsen Renewables, Paul Lennon, ESB, Alwyn Poulter, Hitachi Energy; Neil Douglas, BVG Associates; Susie Lind, BlueFloat Energy | Nadara Partnership; Lindsey Southworth, EDF Renewables; Chris Milne, Orbital Marine Power Ltd; Kate Turner, Windward Energy; Sarah McIntosh, Muirhall Energy; John Morrison, Shepherd & Wedderburn (Company Secretary).
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