Building dispatchable energy solutions for Australia's energy future.

I am advising the NSW Government on the establishment of the Central West Orana and other Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) and other major projects such as the Waratah Super Battery, which will provide the foundation for the rapid and exciting transformation of NSW's energy system.

My role focused on guiding the fastest global energy transition through some of the world’s most challenging technical, commercial and political issues. Key achievements include: Led the development of the Integrated System Plan (ISP), Australia’s 20-year energy transition roadmap. Delivered a step-change in broad-based stakeholder engagement and led a pro-active dialogue with governments at the highest level to finely balance consumer, energy system and investor needs.Identified, secured regulatory approvals, procured and oversaw delivery of a multi-billion dollar portfolio of critical nation-building energy infrastructure projects including major transmission and Australia's largest ever battery project. Enabled the highest per capita addition of new renewable generators of any energy system in the world.

I was a member of the Aurecon Executive Committee and led Aurecon's Energy, Resource and Manufacturing work in Australia, Africa, Middle East and South East Asia. Key achievements include: Achieved 40% increase in turnover over two years by building an energy and resources advisory business to augment Aurecon’s traditional engineering offering.Raised the public profile of Aurecon through numerous innovative media engagements and conference presentations.Shaped the energy transition through high impact advisory projects. For example, I advised NSW on its energy strategy, which resulted in Australia’s first Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) in Central-West-Orana and New England.

I was a member of the CSIRO Executive Team. As Executive Director, Environment, Energy and Resources, I had responsibility for approximately 2,000 researchers, who aim to provide science and technology solutions that will enhance the value Australia derives from its vast energy and mineral resources while maintaining and enhancing the sustainability of our atmosphere, oceans and continent. I had oversight for CSIRO's Energy, Mineral Resources, Land & Water, Oceans & Atmosphere and CSIRO Chile business units, which pursue the following research activities:- Mineral resources exploration, mining and processing- Conventional and unconventional oil and gas exploration, production and environmental impacts- Storage, grids and energy efficiency- Low emissions energy technologies (incl. Solar, CCS and HELE)- Land, water and ocean ecosystems- Fisheries management- Weather, climate and extreme events forecastingI was instrumental in shaping a number of nationally and internationally relevant projects. For example, I oversaw the development of the first Australian National Outlook , which has developed the first fully integrated economy, energy, food and water projections for Australia in a global context and was published on the cover of the international science journal nature.

I was a member of the Executive Team at CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency. As Executive Director Energy & Resources, I had responsibility for about 650 researchers, who work closely with industry to provide science and technology solutions for the energy and resources sector, which is one of Australia's global competitive advantages. In 2013, the sector has added $151 billion to Australia's GDP and delivered $176 billion in exports. CSIRO's work in the sector aimed to enhance the productivity and competitiveness of Australia's industry while also enabling the transition to a lower emissions sector.In my role, I had oversight of the Energy and the Mineral Resources Flagships.

I was the Director of CSIRO's Energy Flagship. It brought together around 350 researchers from across CSIRO and the broader energy sector in the areas of oil and gas exploration, coal mining, alternative fuels, low emissions technologies including CCS and renewable energy, electricity grid operations and energy efficiency. The Flagship worked in close collaboration with the energy industry to enhance the value Australia derives from its vast energy resources while enabling the transition to a lower emissions energy future.

In addition to a strong background in technology and innovation, I also have a deep foundation and understanding of the private sector, especially in resources and energy from advising national and global energy and resources companies for many years on questions of strategy and operations while working for McKinsey & Company. I was one of the co-authors of McKinsey's carbon abatement cost curve for Australia.