Lynsey Shovlin | Supply Chain Senior Associate | Ocean WInds
Passionate about powering the future sustainably, Lynsey Shovlin is a powerful supply chain integrator in the offshore wind industry.
With an impressive track record in both public and private sectors, she excels at connecting businesses with market opportunities and growth support services. Lynsey is dedicated to delivering the supply chain ambitions for the predominantly fixed 2GW Caledonia and 2.3GW floating Arven offshore wind farm in Scotland by ensuring a strong focus on regional, Scottish, and UK content. Currently representing on collaborative initiatives including the Strategic Investment Model to identify national investment opportunities, she continues to shape the industry’s future with her expertise and dedication. In her former Project Manager at Scottish Enterprise, she spearheaded the establishment of the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council and chaired the Forth and Tay Offshore Cluster. Lynsey is an advocate for accessibility and inclusion, unstoppable in her mission to break barriers and amplify voices. In her spare time she fuels change as a Board member of the Mobility and Access Committee for Scotland which advises the Scottish Government on changes required to make public transport accessible, available and affordable for people with disabilities.
Isha Nawaz | Information Security Lead | bp
I currently work for bp and joined just over 18 months ago. My role is to help mitigate risk associated with cyber security and the ever-changing threat landscape.
I am currently studying a Coaching apprenticeship. I am a passionate diversity champion, advocate for mental health and a keen volunteer. I am a mother of two and for fun I enjoy Reformer Pilates, reading, creative writing and travelling. I believe my purpose is to empower others to identify their potential and support them in achieving it.
Katherine Cai | Trader | Macquarie
I am an oil derivatives trader with a background in mathematics and a passion for problem-solving.
After moving to the UK and earning my degree, I was drawn to the meritocratic nature of trading, where performance is measured by clear results regardless of gender or ethnicity. Despite coming from a non-finance background, I established myself in the competitive world of energy trading, fascinated by its deep connection to real-world economics and its transformative impact on industries and economies. As a core member of an oil trading team, I help clients manage their oil price exposure across various market conditions, facilitating large-scale hedging programs and navigating extreme market volatility—from the COVID-19 oil price crash to the global energy crisis. I utilize my analytical skills to expand our oil derivatives product offerings and develop scalable risk management tools, enhancing decision-making and driving stronger financial performance.
Camilla Burdekin-Roberts | Business Assurance Manager | SSE plc
I completed my degree in International Business in 2013 and joined a large energy company on their graduate scheme.
This allowed me to see different areas of the business while also undertaking a diploma in Business Management. I was fortunate in requesting my placement selection led me to the Internal Audit team. After 2 weeks, I found this was a great fit for me as I was able to analyse data, communicate with senior management, learn about the whole business and gain a broader understanding of the risk and control environment. At the end of the scheme a job was advertised in the Audit team and I was successes in gaining the position as a trainee Internal Auditor, where I was fortunate enough undertake my Diploma in Internal Audit and become a Certified Internal Auditor. I undertook many audits across the business and was frequently nominated for ”audit finding of the month” as I had a passion for finding control weaknesses. I progressed to Auditor and then to Senior Auditor which allowed me to spend more time supporting others in the team and collaborating on audits. A new Business Assurance team was created in one of the business units and I saw this as an opportunity to apply my knowledge and skills into a business unit which was starting from scratch in their journey and ”get my hands dirty” and support the business in providing management with Assurance, its been a busy 4 years, no 2 days are the same.
Beatrice Siyanbola | Economist - Low Carbon Solutions | Shell UK Limited
Beatrice Siyanbola is an energy professional with a background in chemical engineering.
She has worked across planning, hydrocarbon management, and operations in gas processing before recently transitioning into a commercial role as an Economist. She began her career as a Planning and Performance Engineer, where she drove asset management strategies, turnaround risk assessments, and benchmarking exercises to improve safety, cost efficiency, and production performance across the Scottish gas value chain. She then focused on Hydrocarbon Accounting, managing daily production data from 80+ offshore assets across the UK and Norway. She was responsible for hydrocarbon allocation and reporting to customers and regulatory bodies, ensuring operational transparency and compliance. Following this, Beatrice took on the role of Production Operations Supervisor/ Engineer at an LPG fractionation plant producing ethane, propane, butane, and gasoline. Leading a team of five, she ensured safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations while managing emissions, contractor activities, and operational risks critical to UK energy security. Now in a commercial role, Beatrice supports strategy development and investment valuation for international low-carbon energy projects, including hydrogen and low-carbon fuels. She applies economic, regulatory, and financial analysis to guide capital allocation and ensure emerging technologies are viable and competitive. Beyond this, Beatrice is passionate about early careers development and diversity in the energy sector. She volunteers through initiatives such as the Girls in Energy programme and other education and diversity-focused charities and initiatives. She also frequently engages university students, equipping them with knowledge on the evolving energy landscape.
Iliana Malatra | Senior Associate Director Transmission & Distribution, Energy & Power | Jacobs
I hold a BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Leicester and an MSc in Sustainable Electrical Power from Brunel University.
Throughout my career, I have successfully delivered complex, multi-million-pound projects across renewables, energy storage, wastewater, and the Transmission & Distribution sectors, managing all phases from feasibility and design to commissioning and energization. I began my career as a Project Manager with a contractor, overseeing the design and construction of grid connections for renewables and battery energy storage sites across the UK. This role provided me with extensive experience in developing infrastructure for various Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), ensuring compliance with their standards and policies. Additionally, I managed the balance of plant side, which enhanced my ability to collaborate with key stakeholders, including developers and investors, strengthening my expertise in project coordination and stakeholder engagement. Then I transitioned to a consultancy firm, where I was initially seconded to a local DNO, gaining a broader perspective on grid modernization. Over the years, I led highly complex, multi-million-pound projects, managing hundreds of people from direct staff to contractors. My leadership and project management skills led to my promotion as Regional Area Lead, where I oversaw strategic objectives, resource planning, and project profitability while excelling in key account management and technical leadership. Now, in my new role at a different company, I am focused on contributing across various business areas, shaping departmental strategy, and driving business developmentleveraging my technical expertise and experience in delivering major national infrastructure projects.
Rebecca Lobb | Senior Well Site Leader | BP
Rebecca started her career at Shell as a Graduate Well Engineer. She was the first generation of her family to go to University and through an interesting turn of events ended up studying Engineering.
She went on to work offshore for Apache, Chrysaor (now Harbour) and finally with BP. She worked my way from being a trainee to Senior Well Site Leader (drilling supervisor) supervising a team offshore to execute well drilling operations. Having always been aware of how valuable advice is for young people, she supports Wells Graduates to succeed offshore during year 1 and settle to the world of work. She also support recruitment by going to Universities to talk about my path and what exciting careers BP can offer to widen access to opportunities. This doesn’t stop at recruitment. She developed a North Sea Wells Onboarding programme to convey basic knowledge to new Graduates before going offshore and acts as a mentor to new Graduates. Having worked in a male dominated role, she understands the challenges women face working in male dominated fields - especially working on an Oil Rig offshore. She has made changes to help to facilitate women being offshore and supporting new women entering the industry. She also co-leads the Women in Wells network in the North Sea and sits of the North Sea Women’s Network committee.
Natasha Khan | Nuclear Safety Engineer | Mott MacDonald
Natasha currently works as a Nuclear Safety Engineer within the Nuclear division at Mott MacDonald.
She is experienced in technical advisory, stakeholder engagement and production of technical documentation with a focus on new nuclear development. She has a bachelor’s degree in physics and is a Member of the Institute of Physics. Prior to Mott MacDonald she worked in the NGO Sector within International Development as a Climate Action Intern. She is Early Career Professional Small Modular Portfolio Lead for Mott MacDonald, co-Programme Manager for Mott MacDonald Women in Nuclear and Co vice-chair of the Europe & UK Advancing Race and Culture Network. She is passionate about ED&I and increasing representation across the sector and has recently been awarded Graduate of the Year in the UK Nuclear Skills Awards 2024 and Champion of the Year in the Women in Nuclear UK Awards 2024. As a Muslim female South Asian Engineer Natasha is well aware of the importance of visibility in increasing diversity.
Natasha Feldman | Gas & LNG Analyst | Macquarie
Having completed my Economics degree at UCL, I began my career as a graduate in the Gas & Power team.
Over the past six years, I have focused on gas analytics, establishing myself as the leading expert on gas markets within my team. My work is driven by the fast-paced environment and the dynamic geopolitical landscape that shapes the energy sector. The analytical aspects of my role allow me to refine our market predictions and decision-making processes. Engaging with clients and expanding my skill set across various facets of the business has been equally rewarding, contributing to our collective success. Throughout my career, I have been committed to supporting other women in the energy business and within my company. I have participated in speaking and networking events, sharing my career journey in the energy sector within finance. Additionally, I have been involved in mentorship programs, guiding female interns and graduates, something I believe in strongly.
Romée Brussen-Mulder | Associate | Macquarie
Romée is an Associate in Macquarie Capital’s Infrastructure and Energy Capital (IEC) team which invests Maquarie’s balance sheet into infrastructure projects, businesses and platforms.
Romée is responsible for the day to day management and execution of key transaction work-streams as well as monitoring and creation of value in existing assets. Since joining in 2020, she has worked on a number of landmark transactions including notably, the €2bn Sotra Connection PPP Project, and more recently Project Mufasa, one of the largest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in continental Europe. Romée is passionate about infrastructure investment and is encouraged by the tangible positive impact that has been made through the projects she and the wider team have worked on. Originally from the Netherlands, Romée graduated from the University of Surrey in 2016 with a first class honours degree in Economics, this also included an academic exchange at the University of Hong Kong. Furthermore, she holds a MA in International Political Economy from King’s College, London where her dissertation focused on intersectional feminism. Prior to Joining Macquarie, Romée completed a graduate program at HSBC.