Energy Institute welcomes Nicola Adams to Council and Board of Trustees
16/07/2026
The Energy Institute (EI) is pleased to announce that Nicola Adams FEI, Vice President of Corporate Strategy at bp, has been elected to its Council and Board of Trustees following the Institute's Annual General Meeting (AGM), held today in London.
Nicola brings extensive experience spanning corporate strategy, public policy and the global energy sector. In her role at bp, she has played a leading role in helping shape the company's strategic approach to the evolving energy landscape, providing valuable insight at a time of significant transformation across the industry.
She is also an Ambassador for POWERful Women, the professional initiative championing greater gender diversity across the UK's energy sector. As the home of POWERful Women, the Energy Institute is proud to support its work to increase the representation of women at every level of the industry.
As a member of the EI Council and Board of Trustees, Nicola will help guide the strategic direction of the Institute as it continues its work to create a better energy future by supporting energy professionals, advancing knowledge and fostering informed dialogue across the global energy system.
Commenting on the appointment, Andy Brown OBE FEI, President of the Energy Institute, said:
"I am delighted to welcome Nicola to the Energy Institute Council and Board of Trustees.
"As the pace of change across the energy system continues to accelerate, her insight and leadership will be a valuable addition to our governing body. I look forward to working with Nicola as we continue supporting our members in accelerating a just, secure, and low carbon energy transition."
The Energy Institute's Council brings together senior leaders and energy professionals from across industry, academia and the wider energy community to help guide the organisation's strategy and activities in support of its members and society.