Memberships, Marketing & Communications

Diane is the SPE Aberdeen Section Manager, an SPE member since 2009, previously being the Secretary to the Board of the Aberdeen Section. She sits on the organising committee for the Offshore Achievement Awards and the Schools Career Guidance committee. With a background in science, a STEM ambassador and a published author of 12 scientific papers, Diane is passionate about encouraging the younger generation to study STEM subjects and join the Oil and Gas Industry. Diane previously worked at the Society of the Chemical Industry for 14 years, as Scotland Coordinator, in the corporate and membership development team, and as an electron microscopist at the Rowett Research Institute prior to that.

Anna Maclaren leads the marketing and communications for Energy Transition Zone Ltd, an organisation focused on repositioning the North East of Scotland to become a global leader in net zero. In her role across multiple industry committees, she passionately champions and represents young professionals in the energy industry, ensuring their voices shape a successful and inclusive energy transition. With a strong background in marketing and communications, Anna combines strategic insight with creativity to foster positive change in the energy sector. Her dedication to sustainability and innovation characterises her leadership, making Anna a passionate advocate who strives to shape the industry's future.

"I am excited to chair the SPE Aberdeen Marketing and Membership Committee, alongside Gaby and the wider team. There is so much opportunity to showcase and celebrate the successes of SPE Aberdeen, sharing these achievements across Aberdeen and beyond. Through highlighting our diverse activities and engagements, our aim for the committee is to connect a wide range of audiences across the industry and grow our community to share all of the chapters inspiring energy stories."

Gaby is a communications specialist skilled in helping organisations strengthen their reputations and connect with their audiences. She combines traditional and digital strategies to design campaigns that engage and deliver results. A degree qualified event manager, Gaby has led high-profile media campaigns on energy infrastructure consultations across Scotland - from Aberdeenshire to Shetland – and has organised international conferences as far-afield as Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Gaby has also completed a course in Energy Policy, Transitions, and Sustainability at Robert Gordon University, adding depth to her understanding of the industry’s evolving landscape.

Diane is the SPE Aberdeen Section Manager, an SPE member since 2009, previously being the Secretary to the Board of the Aberdeen Section. She sits on the organising committee for the Offshore Achievement Awards and the Schools Career Guidance committee. With a background in science, a STEM ambassador and a published author of 12 scientific papers, Diane is passionate about encouraging the younger generation to study STEM subjects and join the Oil and Gas Industry. Diane previously worked at the Society of the Chemical Industry for 14 years, as Scotland Coordinator, in the corporate and membership development team, and as an electron microscopist at the Rowett Research Institute prior to that.

Anna Maclaren leads the marketing and communications for Energy Transition Zone Ltd, an organisation focused on repositioning the North East of Scotland to become a global leader in net zero. In her role across multiple industry committees, she passionately champions and represents young professionals in the energy industry, ensuring their voices shape a successful and inclusive energy transition. With a strong background in marketing and communications, Anna combines strategic insight with creativity to foster positive change in the energy sector. Her dedication to sustainability and innovation characterises her leadership, making Anna a passionate advocate who strives to shape the industry's future.

"I am excited to chair the SPE Aberdeen Marketing and Membership Committee, alongside Gaby and the wider team. There is so much opportunity to showcase and celebrate the successes of SPE Aberdeen, sharing these achievements across Aberdeen and beyond. Through highlighting our diverse activities and engagements, our aim for the committee is to connect a wide range of audiences across the industry and grow our community to share all of the chapters inspiring energy stories."

Gaby is a communications specialist skilled in helping organisations strengthen their reputations and connect with their audiences. She combines traditional and digital strategies to design campaigns that engage and deliver results. A degree qualified event manager, Gaby has led high-profile media campaigns on energy infrastructure consultations across Scotland - from Aberdeenshire to Shetland – and has organised international conferences as far-afield as Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Gaby has also completed a course in Energy Policy, Transitions, and Sustainability at Robert Gordon University, adding depth to her understanding of the industry’s evolving landscape.

Diane is the SPE Aberdeen Section Manager, an SPE member since 2009, previously being the Secretary to the Board of the Aberdeen Section. She sits on the organising committee for the Offshore Achievement Awards and the Schools Career Guidance committee. With a background in science, a STEM ambassador and a published author of 12 scientific papers, Diane is passionate about encouraging the younger generation to study STEM subjects and join the Oil and Gas Industry. Diane previously worked at the Society of the Chemical Industry for 14 years, as Scotland Coordinator, in the corporate and membership development team, and as an electron microscopist at the Rowett Research Institute prior to that.

Anna Maclaren leads the marketing and communications for Energy Transition Zone Ltd, an organisation focused on repositioning the North East of Scotland to become a global leader in net zero. In her role across multiple industry committees, she passionately champions and represents young professionals in the energy industry, ensuring their voices shape a successful and inclusive energy transition. With a strong background in marketing and communications, Anna combines strategic insight with creativity to foster positive change in the energy sector. Her dedication to sustainability and innovation characterises her leadership, making Anna a passionate advocate who strives to shape the industry's future.

"I am excited to chair the SPE Aberdeen Marketing and Membership Committee, alongside Gaby and the wider team. There is so much opportunity to showcase and celebrate the successes of SPE Aberdeen, sharing these achievements across Aberdeen and beyond. Through highlighting our diverse activities and engagements, our aim for the committee is to connect a wide range of audiences across the industry and grow our community to share all of the chapters inspiring energy stories."

Gaby is a communications specialist skilled in helping organisations strengthen their reputations and connect with their audiences. She combines traditional and digital strategies to design campaigns that engage and deliver results. A degree qualified event manager, Gaby has led high-profile media campaigns on energy infrastructure consultations across Scotland - from Aberdeenshire to Shetland – and has organised international conferences as far-afield as Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Gaby has also completed a course in Energy Policy, Transitions, and Sustainability at Robert Gordon University, adding depth to her understanding of the industry’s evolving landscape.

Diane is the SPE Aberdeen Section Manager, an SPE member since 2009, previously being the Secretary to the Board of the Aberdeen Section. She sits on the organising committee for the Offshore Achievement Awards and the Schools Career Guidance committee. With a background in science, a STEM ambassador and a published author of 12 scientific papers, Diane is passionate about encouraging the younger generation to study STEM subjects and join the Oil and Gas Industry. Diane previously worked at the Society of the Chemical Industry for 14 years, as Scotland Coordinator, in the corporate and membership development team, and as an electron microscopist at the Rowett Research Institute prior to that.

Anna Maclaren leads the marketing and communications for Energy Transition Zone Ltd, an organisation focused on repositioning the North East of Scotland to become a global leader in net zero. In her role across multiple industry committees, she passionately champions and represents young professionals in the energy industry, ensuring their voices shape a successful and inclusive energy transition. With a strong background in marketing and communications, Anna combines strategic insight with creativity to foster positive change in the energy sector. Her dedication to sustainability and innovation characterises her leadership, making Anna a passionate advocate who strives to shape the industry's future.

"I am excited to chair the SPE Aberdeen Marketing and Membership Committee, alongside Gaby and the wider team. There is so much opportunity to showcase and celebrate the successes of SPE Aberdeen, sharing these achievements across Aberdeen and beyond. Through highlighting our diverse activities and engagements, our aim for the committee is to connect a wide range of audiences across the industry and grow our community to share all of the chapters inspiring energy stories."

Gaby is a communications specialist skilled in helping organisations strengthen their reputations and connect with their audiences. She combines traditional and digital strategies to design campaigns that engage and deliver results. A degree qualified event manager, Gaby has led high-profile media campaigns on energy infrastructure consultations across Scotland - from Aberdeenshire to Shetland – and has organised international conferences as far-afield as Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Gaby has also completed a course in Energy Policy, Transitions, and Sustainability at Robert Gordon University, adding depth to her understanding of the industry’s evolving landscape.