The Australian Power Institute is governed by a Board consisting of the following members:

CHAIRMAN

Mr. Wayne Tucker, Grad Dip Eng Maint, Ass Dip Elect Eng, MBA, GAICD
  • General Manager Strategic Asset Management, TasNetworks.

Wayne has over 30 years' experience in the Australian electricity supply industry. In his current role of General Manager Strategic Asset Management at TasNetworks, he is responsible for transmission and distribution network planning and performance, network innovation and the development of asset management systems and strategies. Wayne is actively involved with TasNetwork’s graduate and mentoring programs and is also a member of ENA Asset Management Committee and represented API on the ENA/API Innovation Joint Working Group.

BOARD MEMBERS



Mr. Ed Wilson, B.Eng.(Hons)
  • Managing Director, Wilson Transformer Company Pty Ltd (WTC).

Ed is the Managing Director of Wilson Transformer Company Pty Ltd (WTC) and has 15 years’ experience in the manufacturing and energy industry. Ed is third generation of Wilson family and is now leading WTC as the largest Australian-owned and based manufacturer of power and distribution transformers in Australia. After graduating as a Mechanical Engineer (Hons) at Monash University in 2001, he has enjoyed many roles, including Industrial Engineering, Quality & Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Management, Sales, General Manager of the Power Transformer Business, and Managing Director since August 2015. WTC has been an active supporter of the API since its inception and recognises the need for young engineers to gain early industry experience as part of their development, regularly providing employment for API Bursary holders.

As well as being a member of the Australian Power Institute (API), Ed is also the Deputy Chairman of the Australian National Committee of Cigre and a member of the Finance Risk and Audit sub-committee of CIGRE, an international organisation whose members include leading electrical utilities and suppliers.

Mr. Mark Hibbert B.Eng (Hons), M.E., CPeng., RPEQ

  • Technical Director, Aurecon.

Mark is an Executive with Aurecon with over 34 years’ experience. Mark specializes in power system analysis, and has a wide experience in all aspects of distribution network planning and design and HV power distribution plant and operations. Mark has been actively involved in continuing professional development activities to share his knowledge and experience with the future generation of power engineering professionals in the industry.

Mr. Gerard Reiter, B.Eng, RPEQ, AIPM, Grad Dip Bus. Admin.
  • Executive General Manager, Transgrid.

Gerard is the Executive General Manager of Asset Management of TransGrid, NSW’s transmission network service provider. He is responsible for determining TransGrid’s strategic asset management decisions, investment strategies in addition to asset performance, environmental approvals and non-network solutions. With more than 22 years of experience in the Australian electricity supply industry, Gerard has worked in a number of areas including design, project management as well as procurement and contractor engagement. His continued professional interest is focused on the development of technology in the energy industry.
boardmember_rakesh_solanki Mr. Rakesh Solanki, B. Eng (Hons), EMBA.
  • General Manager Design Solutions, Powerlink Queensland.

Rakesh has over 15 years of experience in the industry in a wide range of activities including design, construction and project management. He joined Powerlink in 2018. Powerlink recognises the need for good quality graduate engineers. Internally, Powerlink has a dedicated development scheme for new graduates and Design plays an important role in their development. Externally, Powerlink supports API in ensuring a continuous supply of suitably qualified graduates for all facets of the electricity industry including utilities, consultants, suppliers and contractors.
Dr. Seán Mc Goldrick, PhD, BA, BAI


  • Executive Manager, Asset Management, Western Power.

Seán joined Western Power in June 2015, bringing a rich international perspective from 28 years in the electricity sector. His career spans operations, management, development and research on power systems and utilities around the world and he has provided consultancy services to utilities, governments and regulators throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa. He has also held positions at Executive Director and Board level in utilities in North America, the British Isles and Europe. Seán holds a PhD (Molecular Physics), Bachelor of Arts (Mathematics) and Bachelor of Engineering from Trinity College at the University of Dublin.

Asset Management is accountable for managing overall asset lifecycles, asset performance management strategies, network planning, engineering and design and safety, environment, quality and training. As the major network operator in Western Australia, Western Power is a significant employer of engineers and is a foundation member of the API.

Mr. Craig Moody B. Eng (Hons), Grad Dip BA
  • Head of Transmission, Ausgrid.

Craig is responsible for the operations, maintenance and construction programs for Ausgrid's Transmission, Sub Transmission and Secondary system (Control and Protection) assets. The complexity of Sydney's interconnected inner metropolitan Transmission network combined with an asset base that includes Towers, Fluid filled cables and a Triplex CBD network provides a unique set of challenges and opportunities. The group has over 350 highly experienced specialist people providing operational engineering , maintenance, construction, testing and emergency response capability to ensure ongoing network safety, reliability and security. Commencing with a cadetship program and 30 years experience across all key areas of the Transmission and Distribution network business Craig brings both an experience base, contemporary thinking and drive for new approaches to the API Board.

Commencing with a cadetship program and 30 years experience across all key areas of the Transmission and Distribution network business Craig brings both an experience base, contemporary thinking and drive for new approaches to the API Board.

boardmember_katherine Katherine Henry
  • Executive General Manager - People and Transformation, Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO).

Katherine is a Senior Executive with deep Transformation and HR Expertise spaning 20+ years. She has lead transformational change across the technology, legal, financial services, professional services, and fast-moving consumer goods sectors within several geographies including Australia, New Zealand, Asia, North America and the UK. Katherine has deep consulting experience underpinned by organisational psychology and HR executive experience.

Katherine has worked for well-known organisations throughout her career such as PwC, IBM, ANZ Bank, and UXC Limited. Katherine Henry is currently the Executive General Manager (EGM) of People and Transformation at our Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO).

boardmemberphil Mr. Phil Livingston
  • Founder & Senior Advisor, Redback Technologies.

Phil is an experienced executive, entrepreneur and operations professional with 13 years of direct Renewable Energy experience, driving business development, and exceeding business targets for a diverse range of governmental, not for profit and for profit organisations. Phil is an adaptive strategic thinker specialising in the creation of entrepreneurial solutions to meet specific market requirements. Phil has a demonstrated track record of growing start-ups into successful & profitable organisations and is adept at communicating complex technical information with non-technical audiences.
jhall Mr. Jason Hall, BEng(Hons), GradCertMgt, RPEQ, MAICD
  • General Manager, Asset Standards, Energy Queensland.

Jason Hall is the General Manager Asset Standards at Energy Queensland, a government owned corporation responsible for the distribution of electricity across Queensland via their two electricity distributors - Energex and Ergon Energy. He is accountable for developing policies, strategies, standards, technical specifications and processes for the design, construction and operation of all network assets. He is also accountable for the delivery of operational protection settings for all network protection systems.

Jason has a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Computer) Honours Degree from Queensland University of Technology and a Graduate Certificate in Management from Deakin University. He is also a trade qualified electrical fitter mechanic and has over 30 years experience in the Queensland Electricity Supply Industry comprising of positions in generation, transmission and distribution. Jason is a Member of Engineers Australia and is a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland. He is also Energy Queensland’s member representative of CIGRE Australia.
boardmember_langdon Mr. Peter Langdon, BEng (Hon), MBA
  • Manager, Asset Strategy and Planning, Endeavour Energy.

Peter has over 30 years’ experience in the Australian electricity supply industry. In his current role of Manager Asset Strategy and Planning he is responsible for developing the long term investment and maintenance plans for Endeavour Energy’s electricity network as well as the ongoing development the organisation’s asset management systems and strategies. Prior to this Peter has held a variety of roles in areas such as regional management, system control and project management.

Peter has a keen interest in developing the next generation of engineers for our industry and for the last 10 years has led his organisation’s engineer development program. Peter is also an active member of the NSW chapter of the Electric Energy Society of Australia.

API CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER



Mr. Mike Griffin B.E.(Hons), Grad Dip Management, FAICD
  • Chief Executive Officer & Chief Operating Officer, The Australian Power Institute.

Appointed by the API Board in December 2006, Mike brings over 30 years experience in power engineering and was most recently the Head of Network Asset Management at Energex. Mike has been involved with national forums including the Energy Networks Association Board, the NEMMCO Participant Advisory Committee, Standards Australia, Electro Technology Sector Board, and the Board of the Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers Australia. He also was involved with organising the Distribution 2000 and the Energy 21C series of biennial conferences for the Transmission and Distribution industry.


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