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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

    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.

    It’s inspiring to be part of a community that is committed to having a positive impact on the future of the environment, society and the planet.

    Nikki Potter

    Executive General Manager, Industry Services

    Joining the dedicated CEC team working on industry integrity and contributing to the clean energy revolution is truly inspiring.

    Philip Hill

    Regulatory Services Director

    It is inspiring to work with the many passionate experts that support the CEC in its drive to advance the renewable energy industry.

    Anna Sexton

    Executive General Manager, Corporate Services

    Arron Wood

    Director External Affairs

    Operational Management Team

    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.

    Mike Stone

    Business Planning and Optimisation Manager

    Working with a passionate team to inform and educate people about the clean energy industry is really rewarding.

    Sasha Pell

    Strategic Marketing and Communications Manager

    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

    I’m passionate about spending each day aligned to our purpose for the greater good of our country and planet!

    Angela Hemp

    Finance 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

    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.

    It’s an inspiration and a privilege to be in an industry that is creating new ways to satisfy people’s energy needs and combating climate change.

    Darren Gladman

    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

    Director Renewable Hydrogen and Electrification

    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