Energy company SSE has announced the appointment of Martin Pibworth as chief executive designate.

Current chief executive, Alistair Phillips-Davies, announced his decision to retire from SSE in November 2024 and Pibworth will formally take over following SSE’s AGM on 17 July.

Pibworth joined SSE in 1998 and has held a number of key commercial roles in the company over the last three decades, joining the executive committee in 2012 and the board in 2017.

As chief commercial officer he has been overseeing SSE’s renewables, thermal, energy markets and energy customer solutions businesses.

Outside of SSE, he is chair of CBI Scotland and a longstanding Energy UK board member.

He said: “I’m excited to be leading SSE as the company embarks on its next stage of evolution and growth.

“As an integrated electricity group focused on the energy transition, we are well-placed for long-term growth from our established positions in networks, renewables and flexibility.

“In our highly dynamic operating environment, we have the capabilities and portfolio to manage complexity and volatility, whilst pivoting towards value as it emerges. I look forward to continuing to work with governments, shareholders and other stakeholders on powering society’s needs whilst creating sustainable value as we electrify the economy."