Prof. Lynne Jack

Professor Lynne Jack is Deputy Vice Principal at Heriot-Watt University’s Dubai campus. She was previously Associate Principal for International Research and was also Director of the University’s Institute for Sustainable Built Environment, one of the largest Institutes within Heriot-Watt University. Prior to this, she held the role of Director of Research at the University’s Malaysia campus (2017- 2020). Professor Jack has a PhD from Heriot-Watt University and is a Chartered Engineer. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, a Fellow of the Society of Public Health Engineers and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Professor Jack is also Director of the University’s Centre of Excellence in Smart and Sustainable Construction. This Centre is based in Dubai and was established in 2019 to stimulate industry-led innovations and research-driven solutions to address challenges in the Built Environment. Professor Jack’s research focuses on predicting simultaneous design flow for water distribution networks and on the integration of water-efficient concepts within buildings. She was Chair of the CIBW062 Scientific Committee (for Water Supply and Drainage for Buildings) from 2015 until 2025, and was also President of the Chartered Institution of Buildings Services Engineers from 2019-2020; the Institution’s first female President.

Session Overview

Thursday, 6 November

15:00

Diversity, Leadership and Development Conference Room B 15:00 - 15:40

Developing the next generation of energy professionals

Training, recruiting and retaining the talent needed to deliver the new global energy system will require comprehensive employee development strategies that prioritise building skills, developing talent, and embracing innovation. By investing in structured training and certification programmes that align with both individual aspirations and organisational needs, the energy sector has an opportunity to enhance employee engagement and future-proof the workforce of tomorrow. Employers that embrace and invest in their employees will maximise their chances of creating cultures in which energy professionals feel valued, engaged, and a sense of shared responsibility. What’s more, the organisations that prioritise employee development are most likely to foster trust and attract talented individuals who are passionate about making an impact. In today’s ultra-competitive recruitment market, these factors are more important than ever.

Attendee Insights:

Explore strategies with the potential to strengthen career pathways, engagement and retention while promoting lifelong learning, developing the energy professionals of tomorrow.