We bring courage, determination, integrity and most importantly, action in the fight for a smart energy future
John Grimes was appointed Chief Executive in 2008, and has grown the profile and influence of the Smart Energy Council since that time.
John is a bold advocate for the smart energy industry and sits on a number of expert reference committees and boards providing advice to several state governments and the energy sector.
John started his career as an officer in the Air Force and went on to found and grow a number of companies, including a startup company he took to a successful listing on the ASX with a market capitalisation in excess of $30m.
His most recent company was in the environmental sector with operations in Australia, the US and the Middle East.
John has a passion for the solar, storage and the smart energy industry. He is regularly called upon by the media to provide relevant and independent comment in these areas.
Jess Keyes
Executive Assistant
Sharon Oliver
Finance Officer
Wayne Smith
External Affairs Manager
Leigh Heaney
Government Relations Manager
Alistair McGrath-Kerr
Sales Manager
Marianne Fang
China Sales Manager
Agnes Burrell
Head of Marketing & Communication
Ria Kelleher
Events Manager
Nicola Card
Smart Energy Magazine Editor
Nicolette Boele
Expert Adviser, Electrification of Everything
Scott Hamilton
Senior Advisor - Renewable Hydrogen
Gabrielle Kuiper
Senior Advisor - DER Specialist
Connor Woulfe
Project & Research Assistant
Cristina Sanchez Robles
Administration Officer
Elvira Pan
Marketing Assistant
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Joe Jacob
Project Manager
Michelle Girle-Bennett
Events Coordinator
Carlos Nunez
Senior Project Officer
Harrison Johnstone
Digital Communications Advisor
Arli Fender-Barnett
Communications and Marketing Manager
Joanna Kay
General Manager, Zero Carbon Hydrogen Australia
Richie Merzian
International Affairs Manager
Audrey Quicke
Smart Transport Lead
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Jess Keyes
Executive Assistant
Sharon Oliver
Finance Officer
Wayne Smith
External Affairs Manager
