The Clean Energy Council (CEC) has appointed Jackie Trad as its new chief executive officer following the departure of Kane Thornton.
As a former Queensland deputy premier and treasurer, Trad established Queensland’s publicly owned clean energy company, CleanCo, and helped lay the groundwork for Queensland’s ambitious renewable energy and emissions reduction targets.
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CEC chair Ross Rolfe AO commented, “After an exhaustive executive search the Board is pleased to announce Jackie’s appointment as the industry’s new CEO.
“The Board welcomes Jackie’s addition to the Clean Energy Council who will bring sophistication and focus to the organisation’s efforts as we deliver the new energy system that will power Australia into the future. Jackie brings a wealth of experience in building consensus across a wide group of stakeholders and a deep understanding of policy development and design.
“Jackie is also passionate about delivering a smooth and just transition to Australia’s energy system to ensure that we maximise the benefits of the transition and minimise the adverse impacts on Australian consumers and communities.”
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Trad said, “I am incredibly excited to be part of the Clean Energy Council—the leading voice for the companies and organisations delivering the clean energy infrastructure, generation and firming for Australia’s clean energy future.
“As someone with a long-standing commitment to action on climate change, I know we are now in an important period of delivery, where policy reform and impactful advocacy, across governments and within communities, is critical and necessary to achieve a successful jobs and energy transition for Australians.”
