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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 has more than a decade's experience in energy policy and leadership in the development of the renewable energy industry. Kane has advocated for and helped design the policies that have been critical to the renewable energy industry's growth, and continues to be an active political advocate, public presenter and media spokesperson.

    His previous roles include senior manager and advisor for Hydro Tasmania – Australia's largest generator of renewable energy – and executive officer of Renewable Energy Generators Australia.

    Kane has broad international management experience having previously worked in technology, living and working in Asia. He has held a range of advisory and board roles with government and non-government organisations in the climate change and energy sector, and is a non-executive director of Sustainability Victoria.

    Kane is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, has a Masters in Social Science and Bachelor of Information Technology.

    Strategic Leadership Team

    Strategic Leadership Team

    The Strategic Leadership Team (SLT) is responsible for providing leadership, vision and direction for the Clean Energy Council in its pursuit to accelerate Australia’s transition to a clean energy future.

    Arron Wood

    Executive General Manager Industry Development

    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.

    Emma Hall

    Membership and Events Manager

    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

    Workforce Development Manager

    The industry is fast paced and dynamic, and serves a personal and professional purpose by enabling me to contribute to positive change in the world.

    Mindy Lim

    NETCC Manager

    I feel privileged to work for an organisation who supports work/life balance for its employees whilst focusing on creating a future powered by renewable energy.

    Meredith Gardner

    Operations Manager

    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

    It’s great developing and delivering digital solutions and platforms that will make Australia’s energy future cleaner, more sustainable and secure.

    Ross O’Sullivan

    Business Systems Manager

    Policy and Media Leaders

    Policy and Media Leaders

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

    Nick Aberle

    Director Energy Generation and Storage

    Christiaan Zuur

    Director Energy Transformation

    It’s the opportunity to influence Australia’s role in the clean energy transition that is so critical to the future of our planet.

    Jane Aubrey

    Media Manager