Powerlink Queensland has announced the appointment of Dr Seán McGoldrick as its new CEO, bringing more than three decades of transmission and power system experience to Queensland.
Dr McGoldrick becomes the fourth permanent CEO in Powerlink’s 31-year history and will begin his tenure on June 29. He is currently CEO at TasNetworks and has recently announced his departure after five years of leading that organisation.
Powerlink chair Craig Doyle said Dr McGoldrick’s appointment comes as Powerlink embarks on a program of transmission projects critical to Queensland’s energy future.
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“Seán’s experience in leading major transmission programs across Australia and internationally strengthens Powerlink’s position of delivering reliable and affordable power to Queenslanders,” Doyle said.
“Maintaining a strong, secure power system while enabling new power generation and storage projects to connect to the network will remain front-and-centre of Powerlink’s work.
“Seán’s leadership will focus on operating the network we have today while building the grid of Queensland’s future in a cost-effective way.
“I also want to thank interim chief executive Darryl Rowell, who has worked tirelessly to ensure the business remained focused over the past seven months.”
Dr McGoldrick said he was excited to lead Powerlink into a new chapter.
“Queensland presents an extraordinary opportunity and I’m excited at the prospect of leading a nationally respected transmission network operator,” he said.
“Queensland’s energy transformation is already well underway, and Powerlink sits at the centre—enabling new generation and storage, while operating and maintaining a safe and reliable transmission network.
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“We have a responsibility to deliver long-term value through our work and are accountable to the five million Queenslanders who rely on us to deliver affordable and reliable electricity.
“With a large program of work in Central Queensland underway, I look forward to leading Powerlink’s delivery expertise while working closely with industry and local communities.”
