The Federal Government has appointed a Non-Executive Director to the NBN Co Board for a three-year term, commencing 22 April 2024. Mr Kevin Russell has more than 20 years’ experience in the telecommunications industry, including significant leadership and business transformation expertise. Mr Russell’s previous roles include Managing Director of Vocus Group, Group Executive of Retail for Telstra, Chief Country Officer […]
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Driving a sustainable future & working with utilities to create a more resourceful world
Kody Cook People and appointments, Sponsored Editorial, Sustainability, Water 0Itron’s Director of Water – Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Island, Bruce Kain, has shared his insights on the challenges facing the utility industry and the work Itron is doing to help Australia reach a better, more sustainable water future. Mr Kain said that he has been working in the utility industry for the best part of fourteen years […]
Hydro Tasmania CEO to step down
Steph Barker Company news, News, People and appointments, Spotlight, Water 0Hydro Tasmania Chair, Richard Bolt, has announced that the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ian Brooksbank, will step down on 3 October 2024. Hydro Tasmania said that the announcement will pave the way for a new CEO at one of Australia’s leading renewable energy businesses, to drive major new generation and storage infrastructure that will keep power reliable and grow […]
Arup appoints new Water Business Leader
Steph Barker Company news, News, People and appointments, Spotlight, Water 0Arup has appointed a new leader of their Victorian Water Business. Jackie Moss has had a distinguished career spanning over two decades in the water industry, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to the role. Ms Moss joins Arup from Melbourne Water, where she held key positions including serving as the Head of Service Enablement One Water. Arup said […]
Squadron Energy appoints new CEO and Chairman
Kody Cook Company news, News, People and appointments, Spotlight 0Squadron Energy has announced the appointment of a new CEO and the transition of the current CEO to Chairman, alongside commitments to improve its collaboration with regional communities. Former APA Group CEO and Managing Director Rob Wheals has been appointed CEO, while current CEO Jason Willoughby is set to become Chairman of Squadron. Mr Wheals has more than 25 years’ […]
AUS utilities ranked amongst top graduate employers
Kody Cook Company news, News, People and appointments, Spotlight 0The Australian Association of Graduate Employers has released new rankings for Australia’s top graduate employers, with Transgrid ranking in second place, Sydney Water in fourth, nbn co in sixth and SA Power Networks coming in eight place among businesses with a medium-scale graduate program. The aim of the Top Graduate Employers list is to recognise those organisations that provide the […]
Energy Consumers Australia appoints new Chair
Kody Cook Company news, News, People and appointments, Spotlight 0Energy Consumers Australia has announced the appointment of a new Chair, taking over the role from Louise Sylvan who has been the company’s inaugural chair for nine years. Dr Michael Schaper has been appointed to the role and will commence on 1 February 2024. Dr Schaper was previously Deputy Chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and the Small […]
New Director appointed to AREEA board
Kody Cook Company news, News, People and appointments, Spotlight 0The Australian Resources and Energy Employer Association (AREEA) has announced that it has appointed a new member to its Board of Directors from Newmont. Newmont Corporation’s Head of External Relations Australia, Chris Welberry, has been appointed to the Board, for his international experience as a public and government affairs leader. AREEA said that Mr Welberry’s strong people management skills have […]
A new Group CFO has been appointed for Jemena and will be commencing in February 2024 Kate Webster has been appointed to the role and will be assuming CFO responsibilities for both Jemena and Zinfra. Jemena’s Managing Director, David Gillespie, said that Ms Webster brings a wealth of energy and utility sector experience to the role. “We are thrilled to […]
ARENA CEO reappointed for three-year term
Steph Barker Company news, News, People and appointments, Renewable Energy, Spotlight 0The Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, has announced the reappointment of Darren Miller as the Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s (ARENA) Chief Executive Officer for a term of three years. Since starting at ARENA in 2018, Mr Miller has overseen significant growth for the agency, culminating in a renewed commitment and sense of urgency to increase the […]
Tilt Renewables announces new CEO
Steph Barker Electricity, News, People and appointments, Renewable Energy, Spotlight 0The Board of Tilt Renewables has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer. Anthony Fowler has spent the last eight years as the Chief Executive Officer of Lochard Energy and prior to this held senior positions at several other energy businesses. Mr Fowler will join Tilt Renewables in February 2024. Anthony brings a wealth of knowledge in the […]
New WA energy minister announced
Steph Barker Electricity, News, People and appointments, Spotlight 0Western Australia Premier, Roger Cook, has unveiled his Cabinet team ahead of the 2025 election, including a new Minister for Energy. Reece Whitby will add Energy to his Environment and Climate Action portfolios, which Premier Cook said will allow him to spearhead Western Australia’s energy transition and drive the state’s future as a clean energy powerhouse. Member for Victoria Park, […]
New Managing Director for Jemena Group
Kody Cook Company news, News, People and appointments, Spotlight 0The SGSPAA Board, owner of Jemena, has announced that it has appointed a new Managing Director to lead the group. David Gillespie has been appointed to the role, which he has been acting in since September. Prior to that Mr Gillespie was Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the group for a number of years. Board Chair, Jiang Longhua, said that […]
The Western Australian Minister for Mines, Petroleum and Energy, Bill Johnston, has announced that he will step down from Cabinet and that he will not contest the 2025 State Election. Mr Johnston was elected to Parliament representing Cannington in 2008 and has served as Mines and Petroleum Minister since 2017, overseeing record resources industry exports. As Energy Minister since 2018, […]
Washington renewable energy trade mission visits Transgrid
Kody Cook Company news, News, People and appointments, Renewable Energy, Spotlight 0Delegates from Washington State have visited Transgrid in Sydney as part of their trade mission to Australia to learn more about how the nation is tackling the renewable energy transition. Washington State representatives from business, education, and government are staging a trade mission to Australia, focusing on government diplomacy and business partnerships to support clean energy development and the phaseout […]
New board appointments for Western Power
Kody Cook Company news, News, People and appointments, Spotlight 0Western Power has appointed three new non-executive directors, along with one re-appointment, to its board, which are expected to guide the company through the state’s energy transition. Appointed by the Western Australian Government, the new directors are Wayne Manners, Andrea Hall, and Rob Grant as well as the re-appointment of Monish Paul. Western Power Board Chair, Denise Goldsworthy AO, said […]
Engineering climate solutions
Utility Journalist Events, People and appointments, Sponsored Editorial 0Some of Australia’s most respected engineering and climate experts will headline the 2023 Climate Smart Engineering Conference, (CSE23), Engineers Australia’s flagship event to be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 29 and 30 November 2023. The CSE23 plenary and technical programs will bring the latest in world-leading views and engaging debate on solutions to address climate change, […]
Departing Chair thanked for service to Water Corporation Board
Steph Barker Company news, News, People and appointments, Spotlight, Water 0Western Australia utility company, Water Corporation, has announced that its Chair will step down effective immediately. Western Australia Minister for Water, Simone McGurk, acknowledged outgoing Water Corporation Chair, Ross Love, for his leadership and service to the organisation’s Board of Directors over the past three years. Mr Love, who was appointed to the role in September 2020, will step down […]
The women behind WaterGroup
Kody Cook IOT, People and appointments, Smart meters, Sponsored Editorial, Water 0WaterGroup’s Head of Sales and Marketing, Aimi Macready, and Head of Smart Metering Operations, Holly Guy, talked about water data and its flow-on effect, implementing sensors and IoT devices for a better water future and the inclusion of women in the water industry. “Well, we wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for one of the founders of WaterGroup, our […]
VIC utility appoints new board members
Yasmin Isaacs Company news, News, People and appointments, Renewable Energy, Spotlight, Water 0Gippsland Water has announced that it has appointed two new Directors and a new Board Chair. Tom Mollenkopf has been appointed Board Chair, with Jenny Selway and Katie Wyatt appointed as Directors. Gippsland Water Managing Director Sarah Cumming welcomed the three appointments and said she looked forward to working with them. “We feel very fortunate to have three new members […]
Barwon Water announces new Board members
Steph Barker Company news, News, People and appointments, Spotlight, Water 0Victorian Minister for Water, Harriet Shing, has announced the appointment of three new Board members at Barwon Water, following the departure of three directors from the utility. Barwon Water Chair, Jo Plummer, said new directors Jodie Leonard, Chris Chesterfield and Jason Kambovski would bring a wealth of expertise and experience to help guide the organisation as it continued to pursue […]
New Chair and Board members announced at major water utility
Steph Barker Company news, News, People and appointments, Spotlight, Water 0Yarra Valley Water has welcomed two new members to its Board of Directors and announced the appointment of a new Chair. Gabrielle Bell assumes the role of Chair, a decision announced by the Minister for Water, Harriet Shing. Yarra Valley Water Managing Director, Pat McCafferty, said he was pleased to welcome Ms Bell to the team and to introduce two […]
Horizon Power CEO to lead until 2028
Kody Cook Company news, Electricity, News, People and appointments, Spotlight 0Horizon Power has announced that its CEO, Stephanie Unwin, will continue to lead the company for five more years, after the company’s board chose to extend her term of service based on her impressive leadership since joining the company in 2019. On behalf of the Board, Horizon Power’s Chair, Samantha Tough, said that Ms Unwin is successfully leading Horizon Power […]
Energy Networks Aus 2023 award winners announced
Yasmin Isaacs Company news, Electricity, News, People and appointments, Spotlight 0The winners of the 2023 Energy Networks Industry awards have been announced at the Energy Networks Australia (ENA) annual dinner on 19 September, recognising key industry members. Ausgrid was announced as the winner of the Energy Network Industry Innovation Award 2023, which recognises leadership in the design, development and application of a ground-breaking Australian energy network initiative. Endeavour Energy has […]
Industry push for $100B Australian Renewable Industry Package
Yasmin Isaacs News, People and appointments, Projects, Renewable Energy, Spotlight 0Leading renewable energy businesses, unions, investors and community groups have banded together to push the Australian Government towards committing to a ten year $100 billion Renewable Industry Package in fear of the country being left behind in the global renewable energy race. The diverse group of organisations have joined forces at the Australian Renewables Industry Summit in Canberra to call […]
Woodside Energy and major unions reach agreement
Kody Cook Company news, News, People and appointments, Policy, Spotlight 0Woodside Energy, Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) and the Electrical Trades Union have reached in-principle agreement regarding its employees on its North West Shelf offshore platforms. In-principle agreement was reached on all claims relating to remuneration and other terms and conditions of employment. The next steps will be for the enterprise agreement to be finalised and then voted on by employees […]
Energy utility managing director to step down
Kody Cook Company news, News, People and appointments 0A major energy utility company has announced that its managing director will be stepping down. Jemena Managing Director of SGSP (Australia) Assets and Chairman of Zinfra, Frank Tudor, has announced his intention to step down from his roles, in which he has operated as a leader for five years. The company’s board has appointed Jemena’s Chief Financial Officer, David Gillespie, […]
Shaping a leader: Meet James Kafanelis, Chief Operating Officer at Downer Utilities
Kody Cook People and appointments, Sponsored Editorial 0As part of the announcement of its new trans-Tasman operating model, leading services provider Downer Group has appointed James Kafanelis to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO), Downer Utilities. Here we explore Jim’s leadership journey from apprentice to executive leader and his drive to make a positive contribution to the communities around him. Fresh out of school, Mr Kafanelis […]
Programmed welcomes new Graduate Mechanical Engineer at Melbourne Water’s Water Academy
Kody Cook People and appointments, Sponsored Editorial 0Programmed is pleased to welcome Pooja Dalwadi, who has joined its Water Academy as Graduate Mechanical Engineer at Melbourne Water’s Water Academy. As part of a 24-month professional graduate development program, Pooja will work closely with the Melbourne Water Planning & Scheduling team, utilising her engineering skills to contribute to the team’s success. During Pooja’s second interview, Programmed has organized […]
Genex Power has announced the appointment of a new CFO following the announcement on 10 May 2023 that current CEO, James Harding, will be retiring, with his position to be filled by current CFO, Craig Francis, beginning 1 September. Patrick McCarthy is set to commence as CFO on 16 October 2023. Mr McCarthy is an experienced energy executive, having been […]
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