World Energy Council announces 2025 Global Future Energy Leaders cohort

World Energy Council announces 2025 Global Future Energy Leaders cohort

London, 25 April 2025 – The World Energy Council is delighted to announce the addition of 25 new members to its global Future Energy Leaders (FEL) programme. Serving as the Council’s platform to support and promote the energy leaders of tomorrow, the FEL Programme is comprised of exceptional young professionals from across the globe united by their commitment to shaping the future of energy.

FELS work towards solving the world’s most pressing challenges in energy and sustainability, and engaging in national, regional and global dialogues to fulfil our Humanising Energy vision.

This year’s FELs were nominated by 40 of our Member Committees, and were selected from over 200 applications across 54 different countries. Half of the new FELs accepted to the programme are women, whose diverse backgrounds are representative of this year’s cohort as they span all sectors: renewables, engineering, technology and innovation, oil and gas, government, non-governmental organisations, power, utilities, and finance.

The 25 new Future Energy Leaders 2025 are:

• Michelle Howie, Innovation Development Manager, SA Power Networks 
• Milica Vujacic, Energy Policy Officer, Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology of the Republic of Austria (Austria)
• Yelena Arkhangelskaya, Head of Division of Multilateral Cooperation, Department of International Cooperation, Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan
• Esther Tomkinson, Sustainability and Strategy Analyst + Co-Chair Young Energy Professionals Network - New Zealand, Mercury NZ + Young Energy Professionals Network NZ
• Joseph-Emmanuel Moukarzel, Investment Banking Associate, Nomura Greentech
• Granny Lesiamang, Programs Manager, Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO)
• Arman Makhambetov, Manager of Digitalisation Department, KEGOC JSC
• Subah Alkhaldi, Project Engineer, Aramco
• Sorayadebie Jhagroe, Regulatory Specialist, Energy Authority of Suriname
• Olivian Savin, Technical Manager, Nano Energies
• Karla Maria Lainez Amaya, Sustainability Portfolio Lead, Hitachi Energy
• Joanie Brunner, Infrastructure Investments, UBS Asset Management
• Kaidi Ru, Managing Director, SnT Consulting
• Chirag Tewani, Research Associate, World Energy Council – India
• Norma Bueso, Executive Consultant, Aster Power
• Mira Attieh, Project & Business Development Manager, Terabase Energy
• Enerelbuyan Naran, Project Coordinator, Ureca LLC
• Laura Bougary, Engagement Manager, KAPSARC
• Alp Doga Okandan, Commercial Analyst - Flexibility Trading, E.ON Energy Markets
• Nada Sandal, Lead Engineer, BEEAH
• Abeer Al-Ateibi, Sustainability Programs and Performance Manager, ADNOC
• Noura Alissa, International Negotiations Expert, Ministry of Energy - Saudi Arabia
• Renad Aldebasi, Carbon Specialist, Ministry of Energy - Saudi Arabia
• Miriam Randolph-Akushie, Associate, Mckinsey & Company
• Keith Katyora, Team Lead, WSP U.S., Southern Africa

The global Future Energy Leaders programme promotes energy leaders of the future, providing participants from over 61 countries with a platform to develop their experience, knowledge and skills as part of a global community. The 2025-26 cohort join a community of like-minded energy experts and enthusiasts who participate in national, regional and global conversations about the ever-changing energy sector. Learn more about the Future Energy Leaders programme here.

About the World Energy Council

The World Energy Council is the world's oldest independent and impartial community of energy leaders and practitioners. Through our Humanising Energy vision, we involve more people and communities in accelerating clean and inclusive energy transitions in all world regions. Formed in 1923, the Council is a UN-accredited global energy body that has convened diverse interests from across the full energy ecosystem for a century, and today has over 3,000 member organisations and a presence in more than 100 countries. Our global network draws from governments, private and state corporations, academia and civil society, as well as current and future energy leaders. We collaborate on impact programmes and inform local, regional and global energy agendas in support of our enduring mission: to promote the sustainable use and supply of energy for the benefit of all people. For more information, please visit www.worldenergy.org.