Energy Networks Australia’s (ENA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) last week confirmed the appointed of two new directors, CEO of SA Power Networks Andrew Bills and CEO of AusNet. David Smales.

ENA Board Chair John Cleland said the new appointments would complement existing board expertise.

“Both Andrew and David bring a deep understanding of the sector and a commitment to delivering safe, reliable, and affordable energy networks which will be invaluable as we navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead,” said Mr Cleland.

ENA Chief Executive Officer Dom van den Berg said the team looks forward to working with Mr Bills and Mr Smales who have already made a significant contribution to the energy industry in their respective CEO roles.

“Our new directors bring a large amount of experience from within the sector and I look forward to working with them as we ENA continues to drive tangible and innovative outcomes for electricity and gas networks to enable the energy transition,” said van den Berg.

“It is an exciting, yet challenging time for the sector and we are committed to continuing to enable the rapid growth of renewables and support customers through the energy transition in an affordable and sustainable way.

Mr Cleland and Ms van den Berg also thanked outgoing directors, Djuna Pollard and Craig de Laine for their leadership and contributions over the duration of their appointment and their ongoing commitment to delivering real outcomes for customers and the energy sector.

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Note: Energy Networks Australia is governed by a Board of Directors who are chief executives or managing directors of member businesses. Members include electricity transmission and distribution companies and gas pipeline and distribution companies. Each year, up to three new ENA Board directors are appointed.