Meet the team
Find out about our media team, headed by our Director of External Affairs, Abbie Sampson.
Contact them at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 020 7747 2959.
Rory Taylor, Chief Press Officer
Rory Taylor joined Energy UK in July 2017 as its Chief Press Officer, having previously worked in communications for a number of public sector organisations including local authorities, NHS Trusts and regulators. As well as overseeing the work of the press office team in responding to media enquiries and publicising Energy UK’s work, the topics he covers include climate change/decarbonisation, electric vehicles/low carbon transport and retail issues.
Maria Kokkinaki, Senior Press Officer
Brexit, campaigns, consumer engagement and equality, diversity and inclusion
Stephen Walker, Press Officer
Smart meters, vulnerable customers, fuel poverty and equality & diversity
Verriin Kaur, Press Office Assistant
Social media channels and providing the Secretariat for the Young Energy Professionals Forum.