The SSE Board of Directors
SSE PLC Board Member Portraits Forbury Reading 30 Martin Pibworth RT (2)
Martin Pibworth
Chief Executive
Career and experience
Martin joined SSE in 1998 as an energy trader, which was followed by a series of commercial roles before becoming Managing Director, Energy Portfolio Management, and a member of SSE’s then Management Board in 2012. In 2014, he was appointed Managing Director, Wholesale, and a member of SSE’s Group Executive Committee.
In 2017 he joined the Board as Group Energy Director, this was expanded to Group Energy and Commercial Director in November 2020, and re-titled Chief Commercial Officer in March 2022. Martin was appointed as SSE’s Chief Executive in July 2025.
Skills relevant to the SSE Board
Literacy in complex energy and commodity markets, supported by technical and operational expertise.
End-to-end experience in large capital projects including joint venture engagement and governance, integral to the development of SSE’s diverse and flexible generation portfolio.
Commercially minded in seeking future growth within SSE’s market-based businesses, including internationally, having supported key capital recycling opportunities and transactions.
Understanding of change management and sources of commercial risk.