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Donna-Jean Nicholson
Former Deputy Head of Communications and Digital Office.
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Mélanie Auvray
Head of Supply Chain and Competitiveness, European Heat Pumps Association. Mélanie holds a master's degree in international and European Law (in English) from Tilburg University, in Netherlands, with a focus on environmental law. After her graduation in 2019, Mélanie joined directly the European Heat Pump Association as a policy assistant and analysed the European Green Deal and its opportunities for the heat pump sector. She quickly took the lead on products related legislations (Ecodesign, energy labelling, network codes, code of conducts…) and started managing the Heat Pump Manufacturers Committee. With the expertise of the members, Mélanie drafted position papers and statements as support to engage with various European and National actors. As Head of Supply Chain & Competitiveness , she oversees the policy officers working on product-related legislation. She is now focusing on engaging with more key actors for heating and cooling applications and representing the European Heat...
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Mafalda Silva
Former Statistics Manager.
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Tina Bru
Former Minister of Petroleum and Energy.
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François-Philippe Champagne
Minister of Finance and National Revenue.
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Juan Carlos Jobet
Outgoing Minister of Energy.
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Yinglun Teng
Energy Analyst.
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Jennifer M. Granholm
Secretary of Energy, United States.
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Christopher Kelly
Policy Analyst, Natural Resources Canada. As a Policy Analyst at the Office of Energy Research & Development, I conduct quantitative and qualitative research on investment in energy RD&D. I draft reports, briefings, and presentations to inform strategic decisions, enhancing engagement with industry stakeholders focused on breakthrough energy technology development. I also coordinate cross-functional teams to design and implement technology demonstrations and access new markets. Additionally, I monitor political and economic trends in energy, providing timely insights to senior management for program alignment. I am passionate about pursuing innovation programs and policy approaches that support the transition to a low-carbon economy. I have a Bachelor of Business Administration from Trent University, with a focus on Management Skills, Strategic Management, Management Thought, and Business Ethics. I also hold several certifications related to energy programming and evaluations.
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Tom Howes
Former Head of Energy and Environment Division. Tom Howes is the head of the Energy and Environment Division at the International Energy Agency (IEA). His work involves leading the division analysing carbon pricing and other energy and climate policies, promoting best practice with IEA countries, COP26 and UN and bringing all the IEA’s energy transition expertise and analysis on projections, technologies and policies to the support of successful COP outcomes.
