With her participation amongst world leaders in the World Energy Council, and as UK Energy Markets Lead at a Global Consultancy her role is to enable the Senior Leadership Team with supporting clients to deliver on the energy transition required under the Paris Agreement. She works closely with a team to provide clients with the solutions they need to overcome the challenges, focusing on four sectors: nuclear, renewables, conventional and low carbon energy and transmission. 

Beyond her corporate role her interest lies in social enterprises which facilitate a fair and equitable transition from traditional to sustainable energy sources, ensuring that communities benefit equitably and minimising adverse impacts. Her dedication to this area includes advocating for just transitions and environmental justice, focusing on both sustainable development and social justice within energy. See more here.

Jacqueline’s commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion spans across industries. With an engineering background, she highlights the importance for business durability on greater inclusivity within the energy and STEM sectors through utilisation of the full talent pipeline and bridging the current skills gap through the attraction, progression and retention of women, the younger generation, people with ethnic diverse backgrounds. Her efforts are directed toward creating environments that value diverse perspectives and talents.

Jacqueline is deeply engaged in discussions, seminars, and events focused on energy, diversity, STEM and sustainability. She leverages her expertise to raise awareness, spark meaningful conversations and inspire action toward a more sustainable and inclusive future. As a thought leader, Jacqueline shares valuable insights, fosters dialogues, and encourages collective action to drive change and promote awareness among diverse audiences.

Booking Jacqueline as a speaker or host offers a tailored experience. She works closely with you throughout the process, ensuring that your specific expectations are met and that the event outcome aligns with your vision. With her personalised approach, Jacqueline ensures each engagement leaves a lasting impact, inspiring action and fostering meaningful conversations.

Jacqueline is dedicated to fostering international collaboration in energy trade and investment, emphasising sustainable practices and advocating for fair and inclusive transitions within global energy markets. She actively participates in key international dialogues on climate change, including the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UNFCCC and the UN General Assembly. Jacqueline supports the UK’s Clean Power Action Plan 2030, contributing indirectly through initiatives that help drive the country’s transition to a low-carbon future. 

In addition, she champions Mission 300, an initiative in partnership with the World Bank and African Development Bank, aimed at connecting 300 million people to electricity in Sub Saharan Africa by 2030. Jacqueline aspires to contribute to government think tanks and advisory groups, drawing on her Global Future Energy programme with the World Energy Council to help drive global change towards a more sustainable future.

Jacqueline Chinwe Stephen is a dynamic leader in the energy sector, known for her strategic influence and commitment to driving sustainable transformation. As Associate Director at a Global Consultancy and former Finance Business Partner at BP, she is at the forefront of shaping the company’s strategic and sustainability efforts, blending financial acumen with an understanding of UK energy market trends. Her visionary approach was exemplified through her leadership of BP’s Global Sustainability Network for Sub-Saharan Africa, an initiative dedicated to fostering sustainability across diverse sectors and aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this capacity, Jacqueline leads cross-industry collaborations and mobilises stakeholders to create impactful, scalable solutions that address the region’s unique challenges. Her ability to inspire action and drive meaningful change has established her as a powerful advocate for a sustainable, diverse, and innovative future in energy.