Dr. Nick Wayth is the Chief Executive of the Energy Institute, responsible for overseeing all the organisation's global activities.

Prior to this role, he spent nearly 22 years at BP plc, holding a variety of executive and management positions. During his time at BP, Dr. Wayth served as the Chief Development Officer of Alternative Energy, leading the company's strategy and business development in renewable technologies such as solar, offshore wind, and digital energy. In this capacity, he was also a member of the BP Ventures Investment Committee, sponsoring several of the company's venture investments.

Earlier in his career, Dr. Wayth held senior roles as Vice President of Competitor Intelligence and as Head of North America Investor Relations, based in Houston. He also gained extensive operational, technical, and commercial experience in the upstream business, working in various locations including the North Sea, Aberdeen, Algeria, and London.

Dr. Wayth holds a PhD in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering and a degree in Mechanical Engineering, both from the University of Southampton. He is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer and a Fellow of both the Energy Institute and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

Dr. Wayth is passionate about creating an inclusive and supportive environment and is a Board Member of Powerful Women. He also serves on the International Advisory Council of Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS in Malaysia and advises and mentors entrepreneurs in energy start-up companies.

Outside of his professional commitments, Dr. Wayth enjoys running, cycling, yoga, and spending time with his wife, Debbie, and their two sons.