Carol McArthurChief People Officer, EDF Energy

Carol has been the Chief People Officer and a member of the Executive Team of EDF Energy since December 2017.  She is responsible for the EDF Energy People Strategy and team in the UK as well as Health and Safety.  She has worked in the energy industry for over 30 years beginning at Torness Nuclear Power Station in East Lothian in the late 1980’s.  She was the Corporate HR Director with British Energy becoming part of EDF Energy in 2009.  

As well as contributing to the success of EDF Energy, Carol’s passions include improving diversity and inclusion within EDF Energy and transforming attitudes and support on mental health.  Her simple aim is to ensure that everyone feels welcome in an environment that enables them and the business to succeed.

In normal circumstances, Carol commutes weekly to London where she lives in Westminster returning to her home in Scotland to recharge and reconnect with family at the weekend.