Strategy Team
Kane Thornton
Director - Strategy & Operations
Kane takes an active role in the development and execution of CEC strategies.
He specialises in strategic policy advice on renewable energy, emissions trading and national and international climate change policy, and was previously a manager and senior advisor for Hydro Tasmania.
A former Executive Officer of Renewable Energy Generators Australia, he brings strong international business experience, previously working in consulting and management for IBM and Austrade.
He is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, has a Masters degree in environmental policy and Bachelor of Information Technology.
Sabina Schaare
Corporate Relations Manager
Sabina has an extensive background in developing strategic communications for multinational brands with 10-plus years in the advertising industry.
She entered the sustainability sector in 2008 with stints at Sustainability Victoria and DECCW NSW before joining the CEC.
Sabina enjoys consulting with a wide variety of stakeholders to achieve strong outcomes – something she does every day with CEC members.
She has led the implementation of a number of member initiatives to inform CEC strategies and ensure the CEC’s work is meeting member needs.
Sabina is currently undertaking post-graduate studies in environmental management.
Meredith Fahlbusch
Membership Coordinator
Meredith has several years experience in the energy industry, primarily as a Business Relationship Consultant with a major Australian energy company where she account-managed a portfolio of 200 industrial and commercial natural gas and electricity clients.
You'd think that alone makes her a welcome addition to the CEC Membership team but when you meet her, you'll quickly see she is the embodiment of 'service with a smile'.
Meredith is responsible for engaging with current and potential members and assists in establishing contact with appropriate CEC staff. She also assists in the implementation of a range of projects to respond to member needs.
Hannah Coffey
EA to the Chief Executive
Hannah is the proverbial oil in the CEC engine, providing support across a range of organisational and administrative areas including diary management as well as meeting preparation and assistance for CEC Directorates and Working Groups. She also works with the Company Secretary to support the CEC's Board of Directors and the AGM process.
Hannah has gained experience working with executives in both the public and private sectors in Australia and overseas, including a stint in the NZ Prime Minister's office.
Having been part of both the Communications and Membership teams during her time at the CEC, Hannah is often a great first point of contact for any CEC related query.
