Event Overview
Pathways to the top: Leadership journeys and lessons learned
Join us at our next Offshore Energies UK Young Professionals event, featuring three respected leaders from across Aberdeen’s energy industry landscape:
- David Whitehouse, CEO, Offshore Energies UK
- Jillian Owen, Chief Operating Officer, Viaro Energy
- Padraig McCloskey, Head of Corporate Relations, Adura
This event offers a rare opportunity to hear candid reflections from industry leaders on their journeys to the top, the challenges they’ve overcome, and their ambitions for the future of the UK offshore energy sector.
Our panel will share personal perspectives on leadership, resilience, and long term success in an evolving industry, followed by a relaxed, fireside style conversation where attendees can hear authentic stories and real world lessons from industry leaders.
This session will explore:
- Early career experiences and pivotal turning points that shaped their professional paths
- Decisions and defining moments that led to senior leadership roles
- The toughest challenges they navigated and the lessons learned
- What they look for in emerging talent and future leaders
- How their organisations are adapting to changing market realities
- The role young professionals will play in securing the UK’s future energy supply
Who should attend:
- Graduates and early career professionals
- Individuals transitioning into the energy sector
- Young professionals seeking leadership insight, career inspiration, and a deeper understanding of sector priorities
- Gain practical advice, career guidance, and an understanding of the qualities that matter most in progressing toward leadership within the offshore energy sector
- Anyone looking to broaden their professional network within offshore energy
Spaces are limited. We encourage early registration to secure your place at this unique leadership-focused event hosted by Offshore Energies UK.
