I have worked closely with the CEO and Boards as part of the management team of four utility companies in Australia, I have led the efficient asset planning, performance and management groups to ensure that key infrastructure supporting electricity supply is both reliable and safe for our customers.My most recent executive roll was Executive General Manager for Project Services with TransGrid, providing a high voltage transmission network across NSW and ACT. Based in Sydney, the role lead approximately 165 staff consisting of engineering, procurement and project management service teams. Recent highlights include achieving considerably reduced lost time injury rates, 90%+ on-time and on-budget project performance and improving customer relationships leading to better commercial outcomes for the business.A Bachelor of Engineering in Power Engineering led to my first role as a Maintenance Engineer with Hydro Electric Corporation in Tasmania, where I remained through its disaggregation in 1998 into the new Transend Networks entity, being appointed GM Connections & Strategic Development in 2004.I completed the AICD Company Director’s Course in 2002 and have sat on a number of advisory committees including Energy Networks Association and more recently the AEMC reliability panel.Key Skills include:• Asset Management• Investment planning• Project Management• Network Planning & Maintenance• Strong commercial aptitude• Risk Management strategies and implementation• Superior negotiation ability to arrive at win-win outcomes• Leadership of sizeable teams• Cultural shifts and improved accountability• Ability to drive performance• Stakeholder management