Lindsay McQuade

Lindsay McQuade is the Director of Energy for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) at Amazon Web Services (AWS).45 She joined Amazon in this role in 2022 after previously working in the renewable energy sector.5

In her current position, McQuade plays a key role in Amazon's renewable energy procurement strategy and sustainability efforts:

Responsibilities and Initiatives

• Overseeing Amazon's renewable energy projects and investments across the EMEA region13
• Working towards Amazon's goal of powering its operations with 100% renewable energy by 202523
• Collaborating with energy providers, governments, and local communities to increase renewable energy capacity on local grids3
• Driving Amazon's position as Europe's largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy since 20213

Notable Projects and Achievements

• Involved in Amazon's signing of a major renewable energy power purchase agreement for 159 MW from the East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm in the UK2
• Contributed to Amazon adding 39 new renewable energy projects in Europe in 2023, including the company's first solar farm in Greece3
• Participated in expanding Amazon's partnership with Iberdrola, one of the world's largest clean energy companies2

McQuade is actively involved in promoting Amazon's renewable energy initiatives and often speaks about the company's progress in this area. She emphasizes the importance of corporate investment in accelerating the transition to a clean energy future.3