Dame Sue Bruce to join the SSEN Transmission Board

10 March 2026

Dame Sue Bruce will join the SSEN Transmission Board on 1 April as a Non‑Executive Director, succeeding Gary Steel, who is stepping down.

Dame Sue brings extensive senior leadership and governance experience across the public, private and third sectors back to SSE, having previously served as a Non-Executive Director on the SSE Plc Board – she boasts a long career in local government, including as Chief Executive of the City of Edinburgh Council. Earlier in her career, she also held Chief Executive roles at Aberdeen City Council and East Dunbartonshire Council, before retiring from local government in 2015. She is currently Chair of the National Trust for Scotland.

Commenting on her appointment, Dame Sue said: 

“I am delighted to be joining the SSEN Transmission Board at such an important time for the energy industry and a particularly important time for the development of new electricity transmission infrastructure. I’m really looking forward to working with the Board and executive team as SSEN Transmission continues to play a critical role in supporting the delivery of Scotland and the UK’s energy security and clean power targets, as well as the vast economic opportunities that come with all of that work.”

Gary Steel, who is departing the Board, said:

“It has been a privilege to serve on the SSEN Transmission Board during a period of significant growth for the business. I am particularly proud of the dedication and professionalism of colleagues across the organisation, whose commitment has underpinned SSEN Transmission’s expanding role and increasing national importance. I leave confident that the strength of the team, culture and leadership will continue to support the business as it delivers critical infrastructure for the future.”

Gregor Alexander, Chair of the SSEN Transmission Board, said:

“I am delighted to welcome Dame Sue Bruce to the SSEN Transmission Board. Sue brings exceptional leadership and governance experience which will be invaluable as we continue to deliver the critical infrastructure needed to support energy security and clean power ambitions across the UK.

I would also like to thank Gary for his outstanding contribution during a transformative period for the business. His insight, particularly his strong focus on people, culture and organisational development, has helped support the significant growth of SSEN Transmission and has left a lasting positive legacy. We are grateful for his service and wish him every success for the future.”