Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) has strengthened its executive team with the appointment of Liz Paddon as Operations Business Development Manager.
The move reinforces AREG’s commitment to supporting and championing the sector in the North-east of Scotland to access the growing local and global opportunities in renewable energy.
Jean Morrison, AREG Chair, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Liz to AREG.
"Liz brings extensive and valuable energy industry experience, and a clear understanding of the challenges and needs of our members.
"The energy sector is at an interesting juncture, and I am confident Liz will support our members through an extensive range of assistance and connect the supply chain with developers and project owners so they can maximise the commercial potential of their technologies, skills and innovation.
"As a board we look forward to supporting Liz as we steer the organisation forward to meet the challenges of the UK and Scottish Government Net Zero targets and work with all our members in the delivery of a Just Transition.”
Liz Paddon
Liz commented: “This is an exciting time to join AREG, and work closely with our members, governments, and stakeholders to create a low-carbon energy industry that will benefit the region and generations to come.
"I am looking forward to meeting our members and partners and working with them to realise the economic potential and impact of the renewables sector in the transition to net zero.”
Working with its extensive membership, partners and key stakeholders AREG has played a central role in facilitating the energy transition in the North-east and the UK since 2003.