Stephen Sheal

Stephen is Director of Government Relations at the Net Zero Technology Centre, where his mission is to enable the development and deployment of technology for an affordable net-zero energy future.

He has extensive interaction with Scottish and UK Government officials on the subjects of energy transition, innovation and policy. He is vice president of the Scottish Energy Forum, a member of the North East SCDI committee and a member of the SCDI Policy Committee.

Stephen is passionate about achieving the energy transition, reducing fuel poverty, and making Scotland thrive. He is convinced that City Regions will be major agents for change, reshaping our lived experience and redesigning our city spaces to become sustainable net zero environments. He is a regular writer, podcaster and commentator on net zero technologies and issues.

Stephen has a BA degree in Communication Studies from Glasgow Caledonian University and an MSc in International Marketing from the University of Strathclyde.