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SSE ANNOUNCES MARTIN PIBWORTH AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE
SSE ANNOUNCES MARTIN PIBWORTH AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n \n\nSSE plc\nSSE PLC ANNOUNCES MARTIN PIBWORTH AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE \n \nSSE plc today announces the appointment of Martin Pibworth as Chief Executive designate, following a competitive recruitment process. Current Chief Executive Alistair Phillips-Davies CBE announced his decision to retire from SSE in November 2024 and Martin will formally take over from Alistair following SSE's Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 17 July 2025.\nMartin joined SSE in 1998 and has progressively held a number of key commercial roles in the Company over the last three decades, joining the Executive Committee in 2012 and the Board in 2017. As Chief Commercial Officer he has been overseeing SSE's Renewables, Thermal, Energy Markets and Energy Customer Solutions businesses. Martin has a deep understanding of energy markets and large capital projects, and has been at the heart of the design and delivery of SSE's highly successful corporate strategy. Outside of SSE, he is Chair of CBI Scotland and a longstanding Energy UK Board Member.\nSir John Manzoni said: \"The Board is delighted to have appointed Martin as our new Chief Executive. Martin is a proven industry leader, with deep sector experience and a highly strategic outlook, demonstrating all of the attributes needed to be a successful Chief Executive at this hugely exciting time for the Company. The Board concluded that Martin was the outstanding candidate in a very competitive process and I look forward to supporting him as he leads SSE through the next phase of development and growth.\n\"Alistair has been an exceptional Chief Executive, leading the Company's transition into being the UK and Ireland's clean energy champion, whilst delivering true and lasting value for all of our stakeholders. As well as his legacy at SSE, his support in ensuring a smooth handover of responsibilities continues to be greatly appreciated.\"\nMartin Pibworth said: \"I'm excited to be leading SSE as the Company embarks on its next stage of evolution and growth. As an integrated electricity group focused on the energy transition, we are well-placed for long-term growth from our established positions in networks, renewables and flexibility. In our highly dynamic operating environment, we have the capabilities and portfolio to manage complexity and volatility, whilst pivoting towards value as it emerges. ...