Damilola serves as a Global Future Energy Leader with the World Energy Council and is a founding member and co-lead of the National Future Energy Leaders in the Netherlands. Damilola is also an EU Climate Pact Ambassador and was notably recognized as one of the standout performers in the SEforALL and Enel Foundation Open Africa Program for the 2022 cohort. Since August 2023, she has been appointed to the Municipal Advisory Committee for Energy at Enlit Africa. Damilola works as a Systems Programme Manager for the corporate energy efficiency initiative EP100 at Climate Group. In her capacity, Damilola leads the Renovation Revolution project, a collaborative sub-project of EP100 focused on accelerating and scaling energy renovation rates in Europe through value chain collaboration.

 

Organisation: World Energy Council (Global Future Energy Leader)

 

Since its inception in 1923, the World Energy Council has been at the forefront of driving energy transitions. With a mission to promote sustainable energy for all, the Council stands unique as a globally connected community of over 3,000 member organizations from nearly 100 countries, uniting governments, industries, academia, and civil society. Endorsed by the UN and recognized for its impartiality, the Council is not only the world’s leading energy network but also the oldest. It plays a pivotal role in shaping energy futures, connecting today’s leaders with innovators and fostering strategic dialogues like the World Energy Congress. Central to its ethos is the “Humanising Energy” vision, emphasizing inclusive participation in energy transitions.

 

The World Energy Council’s Future Energy Leaders platform champions the next wave of energy innovators. These exceptional young professionals are deeply committed to humanizing energy, driving climate neutrality, and ensuring energy is both affordable and equitable. Their active involvement spans from national to global scales, where they work on impactful projects and engage with some of the brightest minds in energy. Collaborating closely with established industry experts, the Future Energy Leaders bridge generational gaps and craft solutions to pressing energy and climate challenges.