David Rennie

Accomplished leader in the public sector with extensive experience in economic development, the energy sector, policy formulation, and stakeholder engagement. As Head of Low Carbon Energy at Scottish Enterprise, successfully delivered strategic initiatives for offshore wind and marine energy, managing a team of 17 and representing the organisation on the board of the Net Zero Technology Centre. Previously led trade initiatives as Head of Trade – Energy at Scottish Development International, enhancing global market access for Scottish energy companies. Demonstrated expertise in oil and gas policy development during his tenure with the Scottish Government, influencing key economic strategies. Skilled in public-private engagement and industry collaboration, with a proven track record of aligning organisational objectives with industry needs.

• 2023-04-01, 2026-04-30, Scottish Enterprise, Head of Low Carbon Energy, Responsible for work on Offshore Wind, Marine Energy and Energy Policy., Development of strategic approach and priorities to support the Offshore Wind sector., Liaison with key companies and stakeholders., Reporting on progress and engagement with government and a wide range of companies and stakeholders., Management of a team of 17 colleagues., Represents Scottish Enterprise on the board of the Net Zero Technology Centre., Key outputs include development of new Energy Mission approach and strategic approach to Offshore Wind.
• 2020-01-01, 2023-12-31, Scottish Development International, Head of Trade – Energy, Managed a team of 15 people, based both in Scotland and throughout the world., Assisted Scottish energy companies to export energy goods and services to overseas markets., Responsible for setting strategic direction and priorities., Reporting on results and engagement with both the Scottish Government and a wide range of companies and other stakeholders., Key outputs include annual delivery plan for Energy Trade and development of a Covid plan of support.
• 2010-01-01, 2020-12-31, Scottish Enterprise, Head of Oil and Gas, Heading up a team of 6 people developing relationships and support services to the Oil and Gas Industry., Responsible for the Oil and Gas Industry Leadership Group., Development of a strategy to support industry., Member of the Oil and Gas Jobs Task force between 2014-2016., Key outputs include Development of the Strategy for Oil and Gas support 2012-2016 with a further update in 2020.
• 1999-01-01, 2004-12-31, Scottish Government, Economic Adviser, Produced analysis and briefings on the Scottish economy.
• 2004-01-01, 2008-12-31, Scottish Government, Policy Adviser within the Strategy Unit, Undertook structural analysis of factors impacting the Scottish economy.
• 2008-01-01, 2010-12-31, Scottish Government, Head of Oil and Gas Policy, Key outputs include Future assessment of the Scottish Economy 2006 and support to two election periods regarding coalition negotiations and analysis of manifestos.
• 1994-01-01, 1996-12-31, Welsh Development Agency, Economist (later promoted to Senior Economist), Provided a range of economic analysis and services., Produced and presented a range of economic publications and briefings focused on the Welsh Economy., Key outputs include monthly analysis and briefings on the Welsh Economy.
• 1996-01-01, 1999-12-31, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Economist and Policy Adviser, Produced a range of economic data impacting upon the economy., Involved in policy advice and development with a focus on the agricultural sector., Key outputs include regular publications on the Highland Economy.

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