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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
