ENGIE Australia and New Zealand CEO Shannon Hyde has announced his departure from the company on LinkedIn, paying tribute to the company and its staff.
“Nineteen years ago, I walked into an outsourced call centre. Last week, I walked out as CEO. What happened in between changed my life.
As we recently announced, I’m calling time on my innings at ENGIE AU,” Hyde wrote.
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“Starting in an outsourced call centre and finishing as CEO has given me a rare vantage point. I’ve seen the business from every angle—the frontline, the engine room, the middle layers that hold everything together. I’ve seen how the energy market works in theory, and how it behaves in practice. And I’ve seen how much it depends on the people who show up every day to make it work.
“If there’s one thing this journey has taught me, it’s that nothing meaningful is built alone. I’ve been incredibly fortunate to have mentors and sponsors who backed, challenged and shaped me.”
“The culture we built wasn’t mine—it was a melting pot created by hundreds of people bringing their strengths, quirks, values and energy. Leadership is custodial. I was simply fortunate to play my part for a period of time, and I look forward to seeing how the people of ENGIE in Australia continue to shape that culture and contribute to the energy transition long after I’ve finished.”
The company has not yet announced a successor, nor has Hyde confirmed his next move.
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“It is an immense understatement to say that I’m grateful for the opportunities I’ve had, and I’m energised for what comes next. I look forward to committing my talents in a new direction and hope to share more soon.”
