Neil McDermott

Neil McDermott is the Chief Executive and a Board Director of Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC) and Electricity Settlements Company (ESC). Neil joined LCCC and ESC in 2014 and led the set up and growth of the companies where, today, they manage large portfolios of Contracts for Difference and Capacity Market agreements, with pivotal roles in contract management, settlements and development of the these key markets. He has over 30 years’ experience in the energy sector and brings strong strategic, commercial, regulatory and operational skills working predominantly in the electricity generation and wholesale markets. Neil has held a range of leadership roles in new infrastructure project development, joint ventures, energy trading, infrastructure operations and commercial management. He has worked across the range of electricity generation types including gas and renewables. Prior to his current role, he held positions at EDF Energy, Enron, Ernst & Young and National Power.