Sustainably delivering energy as demand increases requires investment, innovation, and robust talent strategies to meet the need for skilled professionals across traditional and renewable energy sectors.
As the energy industry strives to remain competitive, organisations should consider people-focused actions that help improve physical and mental well-being, prioritize safety, and ensure that knowledge is shared with the next generation, while fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation. By investing in training programs that equip employees with the necessary skills to adapt to new technologies, including AI and robotics, companies can help their talent remain competitive and capable of meeting future demands.
In this episode of Risk in Context, Amy Barnes, Marsh's Global Head of Energy and Power, speaks with Andrew Lowther, Power Risk Engineer within Marsh's Energy and Power Practice, Tariq Khattab, Energy and Power Risk Engineering Leader in the Middle East, and Milan Taylor, Mercer's Global Energy Leader. They discuss the people-related challenges that the energy and power industry is facing and share actions that senior leaders should consider in order to manage these risks and satisfy increasing appetites for energy in all its forms.
Global Head of Energy & Power, Marsh
United Kingdom
Amy Barnes is Marsh’s Global Head of Energy & Power and also heads Marsh’s Climate and Sustainability strategy. Prior to this she held a number of leadership roles with Marsh’s global energy, power, and renewables business. She has a respected depth and breadth of experience assisting some of the largest and most complex companies manage risks.
Global Energy Leader, Mercer
United Kingdom
Milan Taylor is a Partner, located in Mercer’s London office and is Mercer’s Global Energy Leader. In this role, he collaborates with over 600 Mercer energy colleagues and consultants in developing and delivering health, wealth, and career consulting solutions, products, and tools to over 300 clients across the energy value chain.
Energy and Power Risk Engineering Leader, Middle East
United Arab Emirates
Tariq Khattab is the Energy and Power Risk Engineering Leader in the Middle East, currently responsible for the Risk Engineering Hubs in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He supports the management of large downstream risk consultancy contracts within the region, utilising his pragmatic industry experience to deliver world class risk management services.
Power Risk Engineer
United Kingdom
Andrew Lowther is a risk engineering consultant within Marsh Specialty’s Risk Engineering team, undertaking risk surveys and providing risk management advice, support, and analysis to power generation clients. Based in London, he has more than 30 years’ experience across numerous industries.
