Dr Emma FitzGerald

Biography

Dr. Emma FitzGerald was appointed to the Board as Non-Executive Director on 1 August 2021. Dr. FitzGerald is a seasoned executive in Energy & Water, with hands-on experience in transformation through her many years of working at Shell ranging from building its lubricants business in China to running its Global Retail network. From 2007- 2010, she was accountable for Shell’s Downstream strategy and played a key role in reshaping Shell’s renewables strategy including the creation of Raizen, a game changing biofuels JV with Cosan in Brazil.

From 2013 to 2018 she ran gas distribution and water & waste networks for National Grid and Severn Trent where she successfully positioned them as sustainability thought leaders in their Industries. Most recently Dr. FitzGerald served as CEO of Puma Energy International, a global energy company owned by Trafigura and Sonangol, which is focused on high potential developing markets in Africa, Asia and Central America. In 2020 she set up Puma’s Future Energies division to play a critical role in helping customers and communities find the right energy solutions to support the energy transition.

Experience

Over the last 13 years she has served on various private company and plc Boards in an executive and non-executive capacity. She currently sits on the board of Newmont Corporation, the world’s largest gold miner and the recognised industry leader in execution of principled environmental, social and governance practices. She is an accredited coach for senior executives and mentors a number of clean tech startups. She is also Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum Global Futures Council for Energy Transition and is a Non-Executive Director at National Energy System Operator (NESO).

Date of appointment

August 1, 2021