Press Release: World Energy Council welcomes the new Chair for the Future Energy Leaders Programme – Thaddeus Anim-Somuah

World Energy Council welcomes the new Chair for the Future Energy Leaders Programme - Thaddeus Anim-Somuah

04 February 2026, London: The World Energy Council is pleased to announce that Mr Thaddeus Anim-Somuah has been elected as Chair for the Future Energy Leaders Programme (FELS) of the World Energy Council. Mr. Anim-Somuah will immediately assume the role from Cristina Morales. Positioned at the intersection of business and impact and a long-serving member of the FELs, Mr. Anim-Somuah is well placed to lead the diverse World Energy Council's Future Energy Leaders platform. The Future Energy Leaders are a global impact community of exceptional young professionals, working alongside industry experts to share insights and foster collaboration.

A well-respected business advisor and chartered chemical engineer, Mr. Anim-Somuah is a passionate global sustainability leader, named among the 2020 Forbes 30 under 30 Europe cohort and in 2023 as one of the 50 most promising talents (under 35) by the Dutch Financial Times.

Thaddeus Anim-Somuah, incoming Chair for the Future Energy Leaders Programme, World Energy Council, said:

"The Future Energy Leaders programme is a unique platform that brings together exceptional emerging leaders from across the world to tackle the defining energy challenges of our time. I am honoured to serve as Chair of the Future Energy Leaders Board and excited to work with this community to strengthen collaboration, challenge conventional thinking, and translate ambition into action. Together, we can help shape a future energy system that is more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable for all."

Dr Angela Wilkinson, Secretary General and CEO, World Energy Council, said:

"I am delighted to welcome Thaddeus (Teddy) Anim-Somuah as the new Chair of the World Energy Council's Future Energy Leaders Programme. Teddy is a globally recognised catalyst for change, driving innovation at the intersection of energy, materials, finance and human behaviour. He will champion our pioneering community of global and national future energy leaders in delivering more and better energy futures for billions of lives and a healthy planet."

The Future Energy Leaders platform is an integral part of the World Energy Council community, which includes over 3,000 member organisations spanning more than 100 counties. Co-hosted by the World Energy Council and the Ministry of Energy of Saudi Arabia, the 27th edition of World Energy Congress, a flagship event convening global energy leaders to advance clean and inclusive energy transitions, will take place 26-29 October 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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