Steve is a Vice President and Head of Wood Mackenzie’s Power & Renewables Consulting division for Europe, the Middle East, and African markets. In this capacity he leads a dedicated group of electricity market-focussed consultants in transaction support, market entry and strategy. Steven has a track record for delivering solutions to clients across the energy industry. He has more than 20 years' experience in energy, having served in different roles in both the public and private sectors. His primary focus over those years has been on regulatory and reputational risk management associated with climate change and energy security policy. He holds a PhD in International Relations from the University of Sussex.