Now in its third year, the New Voices Campaign - sponsored by Ørsted - continues to champion emerging and underrepresented voices, supporting participants to build the confidence, skills and networks needed to progress into leadership roles in renewable energy.
Renewable energy is an industry built on doing the right thing. Yet, too many people still don’t see themselves represented on panels, in boardrooms or in decision-making roles across the industry.
At Scottish Renewables, we know that championing diversity, inclusivity and openness isn't just the right choice - it’s essential. In order to overcome the complex challenges ahead, the industry needs the fresh ideas, bold innovation and dynamic leadership of a truly inclusive workforce.
It is this understanding that led us to design the New Voices Campaign. Open to those who feel underrepresented and struggle to make their voice heard, the programme supports ten participants through a year-long series of workshops focused on career development, confidence and leadership skills.
The workshops, held throughout 2026 will provide training on:
- Confidence building
- Public speaking
- Media and public relations
- Expert Q&A sessions.
We are delighted to announce the 2026 cohort of the New Voices Campaign, sponsored by Ørsted:
Jayeeta Chakrabarti
Lois Cheung, EDF power solutions UK and Ireland
Nour El Sheikh, ORE Catapult
Melissa Falconer, ERG
Ethan Kitts-Hayes, SSEN Transmission
Natalie Leader, Natural Power
Davina Macfarlane, Gavin & Doherty Geosolutions
Joseph Ogunjobi, Statkraft
Adanna Sharon Ugo-Okoye, Æge Energy
Katrina Walker, Boralex
If you have any questions about the campaign, please feel free to contact Marta Filbrandt, Events & Membership Officer, at mfilbrandt@scottishrenewables.com.
⬇️ Watch the video below to hear directly from last year's New Voices participants.
Diversity in renewables video.
Find out more about the campaign's impact in our blog: New Voices, Lasting Impact.