Origin has made changes to its leadership team, with six new members and a reorganised structure. Origin Chief Executive Officer, Frank Calabria, said, “These changes remove a leadership layer from the Energy Markets business, simplify the structure and bring operational leadership roles up onto the leadership team. “The team reflects our need to deliver better operational performance today while preparing […]
People and appointments
Ausgrid’s Board of Directors has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer, to take effect immediately. New CEO, Richard Gross, who was an advisor to AustralianSuper and IFM Investors on their Ausgrid investment, has extensive experience in the energy sector, its infrastructure and operations and the regulatory environment. The board will also be led by independent Chairman Peter Magarry following AustralianSuper […]
Horizon Power board members appointed
Lauren Cella Company news, Electricity, News, People and appointments 0The Western Australian Government has appointed two new members to the Horizon Power board. Western Australian Energy Minister, Mike Nahan, said Neil Thompson and Jeanette Hacket AM had started their respective two and one-year appointments on the board. Dr Nahan said Mr Thompson and Professor Hacket had both served on a number of corporate and community boards, bringing a wealth […]
APPEA re-elects board positions
Lauren Cella Company news, Features, Gas, News, People and appointments 0The Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) board has re-elected its Chairman and Vice Chairman. The board re-elected Bruce Lake as Chairman and Richard Owen as Vice Chairman following APPEA’s annual general meeting on 24 November in Perth. Mr Lake, the Managing Director of Vermilion Oil and Gas Australia, has been a long-term Director on the APPEA board. He […]
New Energy Networks Australia Chair
Lauren Cella Company news, Electricity, News, People and appointments 0Energy Networks Australia has elected a new Chair after former Chair, Paul Adams, moved on after three years in the position. The new appointee, Nino Ficca, current Managing Director of AusNet Services, has over 30 years experience in the energy industry leadinga diverse business with electricity transmission and gas distribution services. “Customers are at the centre of Australia’s energy revolution […]
nbn board directors reappointed
Lauren Cella Company news, Features, News, People and appointments, Telecommunications 0The Australian Government has re-appointed two non-Executive Directors to the nbn board for further three-year terms. Patrick Flannigan and Justin Milne, well-established industry figures with lengthy careers in Australia’s telecommunications, construction and industrial services sectors, were reappointed to their positions. Over the past three years Mr Flannigan has enhanced the nbn Board’s capabilities, providing oversight and expertise in network construction, […]
Queensland’s first female Energy and Water Ombudsman
Lauren Cella Company news, Electricity, Gas, News, People and appointments 0For the first time in Queensland a female has been appointed the new independent Energy and Water Ombudsman (EWOQ). Queensland Minister for Energy, Biofuels and Water Supply, Mark Bailey, said Jane Pires has been appointed the new EWOQ for a three-year period beginning in early December 2016. The EWOQ is a free, fair, independent and confidential dispute resolution service for […]
TasNetworks has appointed a new non-executive Director to its board following the retirement of directors Mervyn Davies and Don Challen. Peter McIntyre was appointed to the position for a three-year term. Mr McIntyre was previously the Managing Director of TransGrid for the past six years TasNetworks Chairman, Dr Dan Norton AO, said Mr McIntyre brings a wealth of industry knowledge […]
Newly created APA committee role appointed
Lauren Cella Company news, Gas, News, People and appointments 0APA has created a new position on its Executive Committee following the announcement that committee member, John Ferguson, is retiring. Sam Pearce, APA’s current General Manager Corporate Development, has been appointed to the new position of Group Executive Networks and Power. With Mr Ferguson’s retirement, APA has taken the opportunity to review the roles and responsibilities of its Executive Committee, […]
Coliban Water re-appoints Managing Director
Lauren Cella Company news, News, People and appointments, Water 0Following an open market recruitment process, Coliban Water has re-appointed its Managing Director from now until December 2021. Jeff Rigby has been Managing Director since December 2011, and was identified as the best candidate to continue to lead Coliban Water for the next five years. Coliban Water Chairman, Andrew Cairns, said more than 70 people applied for the role. “It […]
The new CEO of South East Australia (SEA) Gas has been elected to the Australian Pipelines and Gas Association (APGA) board. Wendy Oldham was elected to the board at the APGA Annual General Meeting which took place in Perth at the 2016 APGA Annual Convention and Exhibition. Ms Oldham was appointed SEA Gas CEO in early 2016 after 15 years as […]
Barwon Water’s new Managing Director
Lauren Cella Company news, News, People and appointments, Water 0Victoria’s largest regional urban water corporation, Barwon Water, has appointed a new Managing Director. Tracey Slatter will replace Joe Adamski – who has been the Managing Director for the last four years. Victorian Minister for Water, Lisa Neville, said, “We look forward to working with Tracey Slatter in her new role as Managing Director of Barwon Water. “Her experience and […]
A word from WSAA
Jessica Dickers News, People and appointments, Stakeholder Engagement, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0By Adam Lovell, Executive Director – Water Services Association of Australia In September 2016 the Deloitte Access Economics report Economic and social value of improved water quality at Sydney’s coastal beaches was released at Bondi Beach. It confirmed what we all knew: Australia’s liveable cities and beach lifestyle are iconic all over the world. Twenty-five years on from the start of […]
Reappointment of nbn chair
Lauren Cella Company news, News, People and appointments, Telecommunications 0The Federal Government has reappointed Dr Ziggy Switkowski AO as the Chair and Non-Executive Director of the nbn board. Dr Switkowski was reappointed to the position for a further three-year term, commencing on 3 October 2016. Dr Switkowski, one of Australia’s most distinguished telecommunications executives, previously served as Chief Executive Officer of both Telstra Corporation Limited and Optus Communications. Federal […]
AGL Energy has appointed a new Non-Executive Director who will act as an additional director and stand for election at the 2017 Annual General Meeting. Petter Botton will take on the position effective 21 October 2016. Since 1994, Mr Botten has been CEO of Oil Search Limited, overseeing its development into a major Australian Securities Exchange-listed company. Mr Botten also has […]
Queensland Resources Council’s new Chief Executive
Lauren Cella Company news, Gas, News, People and appointments 0Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has appointed its new Chief Executive, following the departure of Michael Roche after more than a decade of leadership. Former Minister for Resources Ian Macfarlane will now take on the position. The Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) welcomed Mr Macfarlane’s appointment. “APPEA is delighted to see Ian Macfarlane return to the resources industry in […]
Water scarcity and desalination on the agenda
Jessica Dickers Company news, Digital Utilities, News, People and appointments, Sponsored Editorial, Sustainability, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0Water scarcity and desalination will be hot topics at the International Water Association’s (IWA) World Water Congress and Exhibition to be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from 9-14 October. Responding to increasing water scarcity, desalination is evolving into a viable alternative water supply, with approximately 18,000 desalination plants in existence worldwide at the end of 2015. The […]
Energy Pipelines Co-operative Research Centre’s new CEO
Lauren Cella Company news, News, People and appointments, Pipelines 0The Board of the Energy Pipelines Co-operative Research Centre (CRC) has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer, who will take over the role from Professor Valerie Linton. David Norman was selected as the new CEO and Professor Linton will remain in a consultative role on select projects to ensure the ongoing success and value of these projects for the Australian pipeline industry. Mr Norman […]
Queensland irrigation scheme progresses
Lauren Cella Demand management, Irrigation, News, People and appointments, Stakeholder Engagement, Water 0The Queensland Government has introduced legislation to support the future implementation of Local Management Arrangements (LMA) for irrigation schemes. The legislation is in response to concerns raised by irrigators about the long-term sustainability of the existing SunWater irrigation channels. If passed, LMA would place the channel irrigation schemes under the ownership and operation of local irrigators. Board members for the […]
A new Minister for Primary Industry and Resources for the Northern Territory has been appointed. The new minister, Kenneth Vowles, had previously taken a strong interest in the Mines and Energy portfolio in his time as Shadow Minister. APPEA congratulated Mr Vowles and said the oil and gas industry was looking forward to working collaboratively with the Northern Territory Government to […]
New Origin Energy CEO
Lauren Cella Company news, Electricity, Features, News, People and appointments 0Origin Energy has selected its new CEO and Managing Director who will take over when current CEO Grant King retires at the end of October 2016. Frank Calabria, currently CEO of Origin’s Energy Markets Business, will be appointed the new CEO immediately after Origin’s Annual General Meeting on October 19, 2016. Origin Chairman Gordon Cairns said the board has been […]
Tasmanian Irrigation appoints new chair
Lauren Cella Company news, Irrigation, News, People and appointments, Water 0Tasmanian Irrigation has appointed its new chair who has domestic and international experience in finance, marketing and strategic projects Samantha Hogg has been selected as Tasmanian Irrigation’s new chair, replacing the inaugural chairman John Lord, who is retiring after eight years in the role. Ms Hogg has been a Chief Financial Officer for Transurban Limited, and has worked overseas in […]
Energy Queensland’s new CEO
Lauren Cella Company news, Electricity, Features, News, People and appointments 0The recently established power company, Energy Queensland, has appointed a permanent CEO who will commence the role from 31 October 2016. David Smales will take on the position as Energy Queensland’s new CEO, taking over from Interim CEO Terry Effeney. Energy Queensland was established following a merger between Energex and Ergon at the end of June 2016. Treasurer Curtis Pitt […]
Goulburn Murray Water appoints new chair
Lauren Cella Company news, Features, News, People and appointments, Water 0An experienced executive and water industry board member has been appointed Goulburn Murray Water’s (GMW) new chair following the announcement that long-serving board member Sarah Scales is stepping down. Joanne Anderson has been appointed Goulburn Murray Water’s (GMW) new chair. Ms Scales – who was appointed GMW’s director in May 2011 and chair in September 2014 – has chosen to step down from […]
New NT Chief Minister elected
Lauren Cella Electricity, Gas, News, People and appointments, Policy 0Labor’s Michael Gunner has become the Northern Territory’s new Chief Minister after winning against current Chief Minister, Adam Giles at the state’s election. Mr Gunner and Territory Labor have previously voiced their support for imposing a moratorium on fraccing in the state. The Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) congratulated Michael Gunner and Territory Labor on their election victory and […]
Engineering Australia’s broadband future
Lauren Cella News, People and appointments, Telecommunications 0To gain an inside look at the engineering and deployment of Australia’s National Broadband Network, Utility spoke to Kathrine Dyer, Executive General Manager, National Deployment Support and Enablement, Network Engineering & Deployment at nbn. Utility talked to Ms Dyer about a range of topics, ranging from her career path to nbn and her role in the rollout, to the project’s […]
Which utility has the best tasting water?
Jessica Dickers Company news, News, People and appointments, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0Water corporations across Victoria will compete in a taste test battle at the Victorian Water Industry Operators Association (WIOA) Conference on 30 August and 1 September to see who has the best tasting water in the state. Now in its sixth year, the Ixom Victorian Water Taste Test, held at the Bendigo Exhibition Centre, will judge the aroma, clarity and colour […]
Sustainable water management a priority
Jessica Dickers News, People and appointments, Sponsored Editorial, Sustainability, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0The International Water Association (IWA) has announced the keynote speakers for its World Water Congress and Exhibition in Brisbane, which will host more than 5,000 water industry professionals from 9-14 October at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. The conference will bring together thought-leaders, decision-makers, researchers and business representatives from across the water sector to explore ways to shape future […]
AGL has announced the appointment of a new Executive General Manager, New Energy, and the intention to appoint a new Non-Executive Director following the retirement of director, Bruce Phillips. Elisabeth Brinton will take over the position of Executive General Manager, New Energy commencing mid-September 2016 and Diane Smith-Gander will replace Bruce Phillips as Non-Executive Director upon his retirement at the end […]
Building the infrastructure to support utilities
Jessica Dickers Asset management, Company news, Digital Utilities, Electricity, News, People and appointments, Renewable Energy, Solar, Sponsored Editorial, Stakeholder Engagement 0Australian Utility Week, being held from 29-30 November at the Australian Technology Park in Sydney, will explore the theme of building infrastructure to support the operational excellence goals of utilities and future energy services. The conference and exhibition is in its 14th year and brings together more than 1,500 utility professionals from around Australia and New Zealand to interact and […]
Balancing act: future-proofing Australia’s electricity network
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