Our Members

Jenni Nicholls

Chair

Jenni is Marketing & Sustainability Manager at EPI Group, voted in as Chair of the sector council in September 23.

Jon Rees

Vice Chair

Jon is Principal Oceanographer at Cefas with 35 years experience of research around the UK and overseas.

Phil Durrant

Steering Group Member

Phil is MD of MarineSpace with 30+ years experience in the industry. Phil previously held the post of MST Chair.

Lucy Shuff

Events Secretary

Lucy is Principal Marine Consultant at RPS with 12 years experience in undertaking marine environmental surveys.

Sophie Skipp

Skills Task Group Lead

Sophie is Head of Skills at EEEGR, working with students to encourage a career path into the energy sector.

Ian Wilson

Skills Task Group

Ian is owner and MD of the Asteroceras Group, an association of marine science and technology companies.

Colette Matthewman

Skills Task Group

Dr Colette Matthewman is Relationship Manager for Marine, Agricultural & Environmental Sciences at the UEA.

Jason Brighton

Marketing Lead

Jason is Head of Business Development at Osbit and Director at Wellton, having over 30 years experience in the energy industry.

Martin Dronfield

Steering Group Member

Martin is Commercial Director of Opergy with 39 years in the energy industry, the past nine specifically operating within the offshore renewables sector.

Karen Freeman

Secretariat

Karen is Acting General Manager of EEEGR along with Energy Sector Councils Project Manager, overseeing the organisation’s special interest groups.