Lindsey Southworth

Lindsey Southworth is the Head of Communications at EDF Renewables UK and Ireland, based in Edinburgh, Scotland.1 She has been in this role since January 2024, leading the communications team for the company.1

Professional Background

Lindsey has extensive experience in the energy sector, having worked in the industry for over a decade.1 Her career at EDF Renewables has progressed through several positions:

• Head of External Affairs (March 2022 - December 2023)
• Senior External Communications Manager (June 2018 - March 2022)
• External Communications Manager (September 2015 - June 2018)1

Prior to joining EDF Renewables, Lindsey worked as an External Communications Manager for EDF Energy, focusing on generation in Scotland.1

Skills and Expertise

Lindsey describes herself as a savvy, enthusiastic, and straight-talking communications expert.1 Her areas of expertise include:

• Media relations
• Stakeholder management
• Community relations
• Crisis management
• Public affairs
• News writing
• Event management1

Additional Roles and Background

In addition to her primary role, Lindsey has been serving as a Board Director for Scottish Renewables since March 2023.1 Her professional background also includes experience in broadcast journalism and media training, having worked as a Senior Broadcast Journalist for GMG Radio and as a Senior Communications Consultant for The Broadcasting Business.1

Education

Lindsey holds a BA (Hons) in Business and Languages, specializing in Business, French, and German, from Glasgow Caledonian University.1