The Management Board

David joined SSE in 1990 and is responsible for SSE’s participation in wholesale markets for electricity and gas and markets for coal, oil and carbon dioxide emissions allowances.

Rob joined SSE in 1997 and is responsible for regulation, energy economics, legal services, new ventures and strategy.

Jim joined SSE in 1995 and is responsible for the group’s corporate services including safety, human resources and procurement.

Mark joined SSE in 1988 as a graduate trainee and is responsible for SSE’s electricity networks, lighting services and telecoms businesses.

Jim joined SSE in 1988 and is responsible for renewable energy development and construction.

Paul joined SSE in 1998 and is responsible for all of SSE’s operational generation and gas storage businesses, which includes coal, gas, hydro and all operational onshore and offshore wind.

Alan joined SSE in 2001 and is responsible for corporate communications, public affairs, community programmes and research and development..

John attends meetings of SSE's Management Board. He is the Chief Executive Officer of Scotia Gas Networks, which owns and operates gas distribution networks in Scotland and southern England and in which SSE has a 50% stake.