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Bringing together expertise from across the global energy system, the new International Energy Week Board reflects the breadth of perspectives, sectors and geographies needed to address the challenges and opportunities of the energy transition.

The appointment comes as International Energy Week prepares for a new chapter in 2027, with the event taking place from 23-25 March 2027 at its new home, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London.

Established by the Energy Institute, the Board will provide strategic insight, challenge and guidance on the long-term direction of International Energy Week, helping ensure the event remains globally relevant, distinctive, inclusive and impactful.

The Board is co-chaired by Tim Pick MBE FEI, Chair of the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership and Vice President of the Energy Institute, and Melissa Stark FEI, Adjunct Professor at Rice University. The Board represents a broad cross-section of the international energy community:

• Tim Pick MBE FEI, Chair, Offshore Wind Growth Partnership; Vice President, Energy Institute
• Melissa Stark FEI, Adjunct Professor, Rice University
• Rt Hon Charles Hendry CBE HonFEI, former Energy Minister, UK Government
• Ieda Gomes FEI, Senior Adviser, FGV Energia (Brazil)
• Ann Davies FEI, Chief of Staff, bp; Vice President, Energy Institute
• Carol Yan, General Manager, Energy & Utilities UKI, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Erin Gill CEnv MEI, Global Corporate Affairs and Partnerships Leader, Arup
• Ash Lim, Global Vice President, Marketing & Communications, Univers
• Adekemi Iyinbor, Head of Corporate Banking, FirstBank UK
• Ts. Farhan Abdul Rahim, Senior General Manager, Strategy & Corporate Services, PETRONAS
• Dr Zhihong Gong, Founder, ZASOKI
• Sven Boss-Walker, Oil and Refined Products Trading, Vitol
• Tom Byrne, Head of External Affairs, National Grid Electricity Distribution

Tim Pick MBE FEI, Co-Chair of the International Energy Week Board, said:

"International Energy Week plays a vital role in bringing together leaders from across the global energy system to tackle shared challenges and identify opportunities. I'm delighted to be working with such an experienced and diverse group of Board members to help shape the event's future direction and ensure it remains relevant, ambitious and internationally focused."

Melissa Stark FEI, Co-Chair of the International Energy Week Board, said:

"The energy transition is unfolding differently around the world, making international dialogue more important than ever. International Energy Week is one of the few places where leaders from different parts of the energy industry who are not often in the same room - across regions, sectors and technologies - pragmatically, respectfully, and productively debate our energy challenges and opportunities, while building the connections needed to turn ideas into action. I'm excited to work with the Board to ensure the event continues to attract the global perspectives that make it such a valuable forum."

Gemma Regniez FRSA AMEI, Director of External Affairs at the Energy Institute, said:

"International Energy Week brings together different voices, perspectives and experiences from across the energy system. International Energy Week 2027 will be no different. Bringing together C-suite leaders from across the global energy value chain to address the important questions of our time."

"The new board will be vital to the event’s ongoing success, providing insights from across our energy networks and helping ensure International Energy Week continues to provide meaningful dialogue and practical collaboration at a time of significant change for the global energy sector."

Hosted by the Energy Institute, the chartered professional membership body for people working across energy, International Energy Week brings together senior leaders, policymakers, investors and innovators from around the world to discuss the critical issues shaping the future of energy.

International Energy Week 2027 will take place at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London, from 23-25 March 2027. Register your interest at International Energy Week to be among the first to hear when bookings open.

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2. Information about International Energy Week can be found here.
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