Women Shaping the Future of Energy

Join us as we approach International Women’s Day 2025 for an inspiring and insightful in-person panel event, hosted by WUN in collaboration with SmartestEnergy.

Market-facing roles are dynamic, fast-paced, and full of opportunities – but how do women navigate these environments? How has the landscape evolved, and what does the future hold for those in and aspiring to be in these commercial roles?

At this exclusive WUN panel event, we’ll explore:

• Career progression in market-facing roles
• The evolving industry landscape and opportunities for women
• Overcoming challenges and breaking barriers
• Building networks, resilience and influence

Chaired by WUN Director Louise Wapshare.

Panelists

• Selina Paxton, EDF
• Della Newton, Engie
• Kat Mucha, SmartestEnergy
• Sabrina Sabella, SmartestEnergy

With these expert panelists this event promises to be both reflective and forward-looking, celebrating the achievements of women while inspiring the next generation. This International Women’s Day, let’s recognise the contributions of women to the energy and utilities sector, while fostering meaningful discussions on how we can continue to drive change and champion women.

If you are booking on behalf of a colleague please ensure the ticket is booked in their name to ensure entry.

For any enquires regarding the event please contact [email protected]

Bios

Louise Wapshare – WUN Director & CEO SmartestEnergy Business

Having qualified as an accountant, Louise spent the first 25 years of her career in various finance roles before moving across to general management in 2019. Working in the energy sector for more than 15 years, Louise has held a number of senior leadership positions within Centrica and SmartestEnergy and is currently CEO of SmartestEnergy Business.

Louise is an engaging and dynamic leader, and due to her career path has a broad range of financial, operational and commercial skills and capabilities, which she has used to drive performance and growth in what can be a very challenging market.

Louise joined the WUN board in 2023 & has 2 older children and lives in South Oxfordshire where herself and her husband enjoy walking their dogs in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside and keeping the local food and drink establishments thriving!

Selina Paxton, Market Specialist, EDF

Selina began her career as a shift trader at Noriker Power, before moving across to consultancy with Timera Energy where she worked across GB and European power markets. She is now working closely with traders and market analysts at EDF Energy as a Market Specialist, with a focus on BESS asset optimisation

Della Newton, Originator, Engie

Della joined ENGIE in 2016, progressing through the graduate scheme and shift trading team before joining the origination team in 2021. She is responsible for originating new revenue-generating deals, including PPAs, battery optimisation, and structured products, whilst maintaining strategic relationships. Della has successfully built new business areas and trading relationships for ENGIE in the UK. She is also enrolled in the MBA SEF program, sponsored by WUN, alongside her full-time work.

Kat Mucha, Trading Analyst, SmartestEnergy

Currently at SmartestEnergy, Kat focuses on market analysis and trading strategy. Prior to this, she held key roles at Centrica Energy and EDF Trading, supporting natural gas operations, asset acquisitions, market expansion, and physical trading. She used this entry to the industry to support her recent specialisation in European gas analytics.

Sabrina Sabella, Senior Spot Trader, SmartestEnergy

Sabrina is an energy trader with 5 years of experience in both asset-based and speculative energy trading. She recently joined SmartestEnergy where she is focusing on the UK short-term market and she previously played a pivotal role at Dare in setting up a new speculative trading desk, covering both the UK and European markets. Prior to that, she worked as a Power and Gas Trader at ENGIE UK, focusing on asset-based trading in the UK market.

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