John Gilley

John is the CEO of Kent and has been an executive member of the board of directors since 2005. He has been instrumental in the growth of the previous Kentech company and their acquisition of SNC-Lavalin’s O&G division. John is an inspiring leader who has not only set a clear vision for the Kent business but is determined to promote a culture that ensures that vision is not only achieved but exceeded. With a degree in mechanical engineering and more than 25 years of industry experience in locations all over the globe, John has excelled in roles both at project and corporate level, primarily in planning, EPC and strategy and management. John joined the former Kentech business in 2001.

Session Overview

Thursday, 7 November

All Sessions

10:00

Strategic Conference ICC Hall 10:00 - 11:00

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Attracting and retaining the energy talent required to deliver the energy transition

In 2023, the IEA reported that energy employment reached nearly 67 million in 2022, with about 35 million in clean energy sectors and about 32 million in fossil fuel sectors. Its Net Zero Emissions by 2050 scenario projects that 14 million new clean energy jobs will need to be created by 2030, while another 16 million workers shift to new roles related to clean energy. Energy organisations have equally critical dual challenges - securing talent and skills to deliver the new energy system while retaining legacy talent and skills for traditional energy production. As with the energy transition itself, solutions will be complex and must take into account employee value proposition evolution, rising employee expectations, the opportunities enabled by a global talent pool, and efficiencies created by emerging new technologies like AI and machine learning. In an increasingly competitive labour market, how can businesses attract and retain the energy talent required to deliver the energy transition?

Attendee insights:

Hear from industry leaders on how they are attracting new talent for the energy transition roles of the future whilst retaining legacy talent for their traditional energy business. Understand from a young graduate perspective what it means to enter the energy industry vs another industry.