Our Team

We bring courage, determination, integrity and most importantly, action in the fight for a smart energy future

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John Grimes

Chief Executive

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.

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Sharon Oliver

Chief Finance Officer

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Wayne Smith

External Affairs Manager

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Leigh Heaney

Government Relations Manager

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Emma Hall

Program Manager

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Alistair McGrath-Kerr

Sales Manager

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Marianne Fang

China Sales Manager

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Agnes Burrell

Head of Marketing & Communication

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Ria Kelleher

Event Director

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Nicola Card

Smart Energy Magazine Editor

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Nicolette Boele

Expert Adviser, Electrification of Everything

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Scott Hamilton

Senior Advisor - Renewable Hydrogen

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Connor Woulfe

Policy, Legal and Research Adviser

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Cristina Sanchez Robles

Administration Officer

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Elvira Pan

Event Marketing & Communications Manager

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Carlos Nunez

Senior Project Officer

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Arli Fender-Barnett

Communications and Marketing Manager

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Joanna Kay

General Manager, Zero Carbon Hydrogen Australia

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Jess Keyes

Executive Assistant

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Richie Merzian

International Affairs Manager

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Stephen Smedley

IT Officer

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Marcela Ferrer

Administration Assistant

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REWIRING AUSTRALIA
PARTNERSHIP

The Smart Energy Council is proud to announce our landmark partnership with Rewiring Australia, a mighty leap forward in our shared vision of electrifying everything. 

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Sharon Oliver

Chief Finance Officer

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Wayne Smith

External Affairs Manager

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Leigh Heaney

Government Relations Manager

Emma

Emma Hall

Program Manager

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