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Martin Pibworth

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Chief Executive at SSE plc
📍 Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom

Martin Pibworth is the Chief Executive of SSE plc, a position he has held since July 2025. His career at SSE spans over two decades, having joined as an energy trader in 1998 and progressively taking on senior leadership roles. He earned his Bachelors Degree from the University of Cambridge.

He has a strong focus on the practical and political aspects of the energy industry, often commenting on the impact of global markets and government policy on energy security and household costs. He advocates for accelerating clean energy projects and grid modernization to ensure a stable, affordable energy future.

Unique fact: Martin rose through the ranks at SSE over a 27-year period, starting as an energy trader and ultimately becoming the Chief Executive.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive
Location
Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Priorities

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Energy Affordability
Frequently discusses the impact of global gas prices and government policy, like VAT cuts, on household energy bills.
Clean Energy Investment
Highlights SSE's strategy of investing significantly more than its profits into constructing and delivering clean energy assets and infrastructure.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Chief Executive
SSE plc
11-2020 - 7-2025
Chief Commercial Officer
SSE plc
1-2017 - 11-2020
Group Energy Director
SSE plc
2-2014 - 1-2017
Managing Director, Wholesale
SSE plc
3-2012 - 2-2014
Managing Director, Energy Portfolio Management
SSE plc
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Education
1992 - 1995
Bachelor's Degree
Magdalene College, University of Cambridge
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