Where did Craig Wood go to school?

Craig Wood studied at University of Strathclyde (Ph.D., Energy Economics); Stanford University Graduate School of Business (Exec Ed, Mergers & Acquisitions); Paisley College of Technology (B.Eng (Hons), Electrical & Electronic Engineering).

Craig Wood

Investor

Chief Financial Officer at Scottish National Investment Bank

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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About

Craig Wood is Executive Chair at CENSIS and a board director with over 25 years of experience across the energy, technology, investment, and finance sectors. He has held CEO and senior leadership positions covering corporate strategy, investment, risk, and technology at organizations including Shell, the UK Green Investment Bank, Macquarie, and ScottishPower. His work has focused on growth, transformation, energy transition, and the development of organizations and partnerships in the public and private sectors.

Experience

CENSISExecutive Chaircurrent2025 — present
CENSISChair2019 — 2025Greater Glasgow Area
Scottish National Investment BankNon Executive Directorcurrent2020 — present
PNDCExecutive Director2020 — 2024United Kingdom
HitecVisionNon Executive Director2020 — 2021
SQN ASSET FINANCE INCOME FUNDNon-Executive Director2019 — 2020Guernsey
University of CambridgeAdvisory Board Member, Energy Policy Research Group2012 — 2019Cambridge
Macquarie GroupDivision Director, Emerging and Disruptive Technology, MIRA2017 — 2019Edinburgh, United Kingdom
UK GREEN INVESTMENT BANK PLCChief Risk Officer2015 — 2017Greater Edinburgh Area
ShellSenior Leadership Roles2006 — 2015The Hague
ScottishPowerSenior Leadership Roles2000 — 2006Greater Glasgow Area

Skills & more

Investment Strategy & Risk GovernanceCorporate Strategy and GrowthBoard and Stakeholder ManagementEnergy Transition & Sustainable FinanceStrategic Leadership & Business TransformationInvestment Strategy & Risk GovenanceScaling Innovation & Market ExpansionRenewable Energy & Net-Zero TransitionStakeholder Alignment & Cross-Sector CollaborationInternational collaborationPolicy and Stakeholder EngagementRelationship Development

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Research SkillsTech SavyOrganizational LeadershipEnergy TransitionRenewable Energy PolicyRegulationsRegulated IndustryInvestment ManagementStrategyManagementStrategic PlanningTeam Leadership

Languages Dutch · French

From Craig's professional profile.

Colleagues at Scottish National Investment Bank

Ailsa Young

Investment Director at Scottish National Investment Bank

Alison Talbot

Chief Risk Officer and General Counsel at Scottish National Investment Bank

Andy Clapp

Executive Director - Investment Portfolio Management at Scottish National Investment Bank

Ben Donati

Investment Executive at NPIF - FW Capital Debt Finance

Carolyn Jameson

Non-executive Director and Senior Independent Director at Scottish National Investment Bank

Craig Stevens

Investment Director at Scottish National Investment Bank

David Ritchie

Chief Executive at Scottish National Investment Bank

Gary Page

Non-executive Director at Scottish National Investment Bank

Frequently asked questions

Who is Craig Wood?: Craig Wood is Executive Chair at CENSIS and a board director with over 25 years of experience across the energy, technology, investment, and finance sectors. He has held CEO and senior leadership positions covering corporate strategy, investment, risk, and technology at organizations including Shell, the UK Green Investment Bank, Macquarie, and ScottishPower. His work has focused on growth, transformation, energy transition, and the development of organizations and partnerships in the public and private sectors.
Where does Craig Wood work?: Craig Wood is Chief Financial Officer at Scottish National Investment Bank.
Where did Craig Wood go to school?: Craig Wood studied at University of Strathclyde (Ph.D., Energy Economics); Stanford University Graduate School of Business (Exec Ed, Mergers & Acquisitions); Paisley College of Technology (B.Eng (Hons), Electrical & Electronic Engineering).

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