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    Our Team

    Our Team

    Kane Thornton

    Chief Executive

    Chief Executive

    Kane Thornton is Chief Executive of the Clean Energy Council, the peak body for the clean energy industry in Australia.

    Kane Thornton is Chief Executive of the Clean Energy Council, the peak body for the renewable energy and energy storage industry in Australia.

    Kane has almost 20 years experience in energy policy and leadership in the development of the renewable energy industry. He has been at the forefront of the development of the clean energy sector into a global clean energy superpower, influencing and driving the politics, policies and initiatives that have been critical to the industry's growth.

    Kane has broad management and leadership experience having previously worked for IBM, Hydro Tasmania and DFAT based in Japan. He has held a range of advisory and board roles with government and non-government organisations in the climate change and energy sector including as the Chair of leading national community organisation Renew and the Deputy Chair of Sustainability Victoria.

    Kane is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, has a Masters Degree in Social Science and Bachelor of Information Technology. He grew up in regional Victoria, is an enthusiastic road cyclist and dedicated father of two teenagers.

    Policy and Impact

    Policy and Impact

    Our Policy and Impact leaders consist of a team of dedicated Directors and Managers who bring a diverse skillset to advocate for a future powered by clean energy.

    The clean energy transformation presents significant challenges but also huge opportunities for our nation. What a privilege it is to lead our team of policy thought leaders and change agents at this time and help drive Australia's renewable energy transition.

    Arron Wood

    Chief Policy & Impact Officer

    Clean energy is key to Australia’s future, as are the people behind the technologies, so I’m thrilled to be championing the jobs of tomorrow.

    Anita Talberg

    Director – Workforce Development

    It's an extraordinary moment for Australia's future, and I am excited to work with our members on unlocking this enormous opportunity for offshore wind in Australia.

    Morgan Rossiter

    Director – Offshore Wind

    Australians are installing rooftop solar at record levels, I am very excited with championing policy outcomes that support the acceleration of small scale renewable technologies by all Australians

    Con Hristodoulidis

    Director – Distributed Energy

    What’s not to love about promoting clean energy developments, which helps the environment, creates jobs and drives regional development?

    Anna Freeman

    Policy Director – Decarbonisation

    I am excited to be bringing my skills and experience to the CEC at this critical juncture as the industry prepares to make ever-bigger strides forward.

    Nicholas Aberle

    Director – Energy Generation & Storage

    The transition to 100% renewables is first and foremost a challenge of economics and engineering. Working at the CEC gives me the opportunity to tackle these challenges with some of the best minds in the business and find a way forward.

    Christiaan Zuur

    Director – Market Grid & Investment

    Operational Management Team

    Operational Management Team

    The Operational Management Team (OMT) comprises of managers from across the organisation who are responsible for managing the delivery of the organisation’s strategy by inspiring, supporting and collaborating with their team members.

    I am passionate about working in the renewable energy industry. This is our future and I want to see the industry thrive.

    Elizabeth Rosenberg

    Technical Services Manager

    As Margaret Mead famously said, “Never doubt that a small group...can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” I'm passionate about helping to change the world to clean energy.

    Lisa Westhaven

    Marketing & Communications Manager

    "I am so proud to be the COO, leading an incredible team of change-makers and combining my commitment to customer-focused solutions and operational efficiency with my passion for spearheading the clean energy transition."

    Ashleigh Dalmau

    Chief Operating Officer