The Australian Energy Council has appointed Origin Energy CEO Frank Calabria as its new chair.
Calabria will be supported by Hydro Tasmania executive general manager strategy Erin van Maanen, who has been elected deputy chair of the peak body for energy retailers and generators.
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The council’s chief executive Louisa Kinnear said, “Frank Calabria is widely and highly regarded and is committed to our work to support the energy transition and meet the evolving needs of households and businesses.
“Frank and Erin present strong leadership of our Board at a time of major change for the energy sector.
“Their extensive experience means the Board will be able to make important contributions to the work of our members who are at the forefront of the energy transformation.
“I would also like to thank Damien Nicks, managing director of AGL Energy, who steps down as chair, and James Harman, EDL’s chief executive officer, who steps down as his deputy for their support and contributions over the last two years. I’m pleased both Damien and James will remain on our board and I look forward to their ongoing contribution.”
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The AEC Board also welcomed newly appointed director Andrea Bernard of ENGIE, and non-voting representatives Libby Hawker from Shell Energy Australia, and Catrina Cresswell from Snowy Hydro.
The Australian Energy Council is the peak industry body for electricity and downstream natural gas businesses operating in the competitive wholesale and retail energy markets.
