Willie MacDiarmid appointed Chairman of Energy Retail Association

26th September 2007

Willie MacDiarmid, Director, Energy Retail at ScottishPower has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Energy Retail Association. He takes over the role from Nick Horler, Retail Managing Director, E.ON UK.

Willie MacDiarmid says, “The energy industry is going through a period of intense scrutiny and increasing media interest, so I am eager to begin this new position as Chairman of the Energy Retail Association at such an important time. The organisation has built an impressive reputation in the energy sector and I look forward to helping to continue this trend during my chairmanship.”

Duncan Sedgwick, Chief Executive of Energy Retail Association, says “I’m delighted to welcome Willie MacDiarmid as the new ERA chairman. He brings with him a wealth of experience in the energy industry and a fresh approach to the multitude of issues facing our industry. The Energy Retail Association is currently focused on the fundamentally important issue of bringing smart meters to all households in the UK in the next ten years, so the period of Willie MacDiarmid’s chairmanship looks set to be an exciting time for the energy industry as a whole.”

For further information please contact:

• Claire Gibson, Press Officer, Energy Retail Association on 020 7747 5432

• Nicola Bowles, Head of Communications and Media Relations, Energy Retail Association on 020 7930 9181