Author: CIGRE

Ed is the Managing Director of Wilson Transformer Company Pty Ltd (WTC), based in Melbourne.
He has more than 20 years’ experience in transformer industry.
Ed has been a Director on the Board since 2013, including six years as Deputy Chair.

Rainer is currently the Chief Operating Office of ElectraNet’s Chief, based in Adelaide. He has more than 30 years’ experience in the electricity industry.
Rainer has been a Director of the Board since 2023.

Nicola has over 20 years’ experience in the energy and environment sectors and has managed assignments in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Africa and North America.

Nicola is currently Group Manager of Victorian Planning and Connections at the Australian Energy Market Operator, based in Brisbane.

Nicola has been a Director on the Board since 2021.

Les has over 28 years of experience in the power transmission and distribution industry in Australia, Asia and North America and is currently the Managing Director of Amplitude Consultants, based in Brisbane.
Les has been a Director on the Board since 2021 and has formerly held the position of Treasurer.

Stewart has more than 25 years’ experience in the electricity transmission industry, and is currently the Executive General Manager of Network and Business Development responsible for Powerlink Queensland, based in Brisbane.

She currently holds the role of (TBA) at APA Group. Angela has over 30 years’ experience in various senior management roles in the electrical utility sector. Angela is based in Sydney.
Angela has been a director of board since 2017 and has held the position of Chair of the Australian Technical Committee since 2021.

Tara-Lee is working as a Substation Design Standards Engineer for Energy Queensland, on standards and equipment specifications for substations, focusing on power transformers. Tara-Lee is based in Townsville.
Tara-Lee has been a Director on the board since 2019. She is active with CIGRE Internationally and is currently Chair of Women in Engineer Australia.

David is currently Executive Manager Risk, Assurance and Regulation at GHD Advisory, based in Brisbane.
Prior to his role as Deputy Chair he held positions of Chair of the Australian Technical Committee for six years and Treasurer.

Seán is currently the Chief Executive Officer of TasNetworks, based in Hobart. He has more than 30 years, experience working on electrical power systems globally.

Seán has been Chair of the board since 2021.