RenewableUK has appointed Hugh McNeal as its new chief executive.
He will take up his new post in April.
McNeal (pictured) is currently director of change at the Department of Energy and Climate Change, where he is focussed on improving the department’s efficiency and delivering financial savings.
His other roles have included chief executive of the Office for Renewable Energy Deployment at DECC, and deputy director of Low Carbon Business at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.
McNeal said: “It will be a privilege to represent an industry which is playing such a vital role in providing safe, secure power for our country’s homes and businesses, as well as tens of thousands of high quality jobs across the UK”.
He takes over from Maria McCaffery, who has headed the organisation since June 2006.
R-UK chairman Julian Brown said: “Maria’s achievements as CEO have been extraordinary.
“She has deservedly won the admiration and respect of everyone involved in this dynamic sector, and we wish her all the very best for the future.”
“Now we have a new captain at the helm, and I’m confident that he will steer us to even greater successes in the future.”
McCaffery said: “I am delighted to be handing over the reins to such a capable pair of hands.
“I wish Hugh every success in his new role. He has a wealth of experience on energy policy and I have no doubt that he will be a highly effective champion of wind, wave and tidal energy.”
Image: Hugh McNeal (RenewableUK)
