Angela Wilkinson

Secretary General & CEO at World Energy Council

Angela Wilkinson has a diverse and extensive work experience. Angela is currently serving as the Secretary General and CEO at the World Energy Council, where they lead the organization's efforts to reconnect energy with human development and progress. Prior to this role, they worked as the Senior Director of Scenarios and Business Insights at the World Energy Council.

Angela also has experience working at the U.S. GAO as a Fellow at the Centre of Strategic Foresight and as the CEO of OXFORD FUTURES LIMITED, where they facilitated global multi-stakeholder initiatives and helped organizations build capabilities in strategic foresight.

Angela was the Head of Strategic Foresight at the OECD, where they were responsible for upgrading the organization's strategic foresight capabilities, developing global foresight products and services, and supporting member governments with strategic risk assessment and visioning.

Angela has also held positions at the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, University of Oxford, and at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. Additionally, they have worked at Shell International Limited, where they led special projects and transformed the External Affairs function to a more proactive and strategic role.

Throughout their career, Angela has worked in various countries and has demonstrated their skills in strategic foresight, leadership, and stakeholder management.

Angela Wilkinson obtained their PhD and BSc (Hons) in Physics from the University of Leicester, where they studied from 1980 to 1987. Prior to their university education, they attended Devizes School, although details about any degrees or fields of study are not provided. Additionally, Angela has obtained the NEBOSH Diploma in Environmental Management from NEBOSH, although specific details about the month and year of obtaining the certification are not provided.

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  • Secretary General & CEO

    November, 2019 - present