Prospect’s Sue Ferns appointed to the board at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Sue Ferns, Prospect Senior Deputy General Secretary, has been appointed a Non-Executive Board Member at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Prospect’s senior deputy general secretary, Sue Ferns

Her role will be to provide independent expert advice; to support; and to challenge the work of DESNZ, as it steers the UK towards a clean energy future.

DESNZ has also appointed a Lead Non-Executive Board Member, Ravi Gurumurthy, who is the chief executive of Nesta, the innovation foundation for social good.

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said:

“Ravi and Sue are two of the foremost figures in the clean energy sector and their extensive knowledge and experience will be an invaluable asset to the department as we deliver our mission as part of the Plan for Change, bringing energy security, lower bills and good jobs for the nation.”

Sue Ferns said of her appointment:

“Clean power will bring thousands of good, long-term jobs, for a diverse and skilled workforce, so I am pleased to be able to join DESNZ at this crucial time to support the delivery of its mission.

Sue was awarded an OBE for services to green jobs and workplace transition in the King’s Birthday Honours last month.