ALLAN, Amanda
Unit Head, NSW EPA’s Climate Change Policy Section, NSW Environmental Protection Authority

Amanda joined the NSW EPA in 2002 as a Graduate Trainee, after finishing her Environmental Science degree at Macquarie University. Over her 23 years of service with EPA, Amanda has worked on a variety of policy and legislative reform projects such as: emissions trading, pollutant pricing, Aboriginal cultural heritage protection and recovering the monetary benefits of environmental crime. In her personal time, Amanda loves to hike and play soccer.
 

ARTEAGA JAIME, Angie
Environment & Sustainability Engineer, GrainCorp

Angie is currently an Environment & Sustainability Engineer at GrainCorp. Her role primarily centres around reducing energy, water, and waste at a Canola Oil crushing facility.

Prior to this, Angie worked as an Energy and Carbon consultant at Pangolin Associates where she worked on Life Cycle Assessments and Decarbonization Roadmaps for multiple clients. She studied at Monash University obtaining a Bachelors in Chemical Engineering.

Angie also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and has a strong interest in Philosophy, Writing, and Climate Justice.

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ASKELL, Ian
Senior Commercial Specialist – Electrification & Key Accounts, Commercial Development, Essential Energy

Ian has over 20 years’ experience working within the Electrical Industry including Demand Management, Strategy, and Innovation. As the Senior Commercial Specialist – Electrification & Key Accounts at Essential Energy, Ian is responsible for the development and implementation of Essential Energy’s Electrification Program. The purpose of the program is to support customers to transition away from non-transport fossil fuels, such as natural gas, LPG, and diesel, unpack sectorial decarbonisation barriers, while harnessing innovation and cross-industry collaboration to enable customers to access lower cost, carbon free, resilient energy.

Ian holds a degree of Electrical Engineering with 1st Class Honours from the University of Newcastle and has been a dedicated committee member of the Electric Energy Society of Australia (EESA).
 

BAGCHI, Jhin
Environmental Projects Lead, Dairy Australia

Jhin holds a Master of Advanced Renewable and Sustainable Energy Engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and Pharmaceutical Science from Monash University. She has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and dairy manufacturing sectors, focusing on energy optimization and waste reduction in various roles within operations and engineering capital projects. Currently, as the Environmental Projects Lead at Dairy Australia, Jhin oversees post-farm gate environmental programs aimed at waste mitigation, recycling, packaging, and energy efficiency, driving environmental outcomes for the dairy industry.
 

BARNES, Dr Rebecca
National Grants Director, RSM Australia

Rebecca has supported hundreds of organisations, from start-ups to large global companies, to access Government funding. As RSM’s National Grants Manager, she has a thorough understanding of grant funding programs across a range of sectors and levels of Government. In the last year alone, Rebecca has accessed over $50 million in grants for renewable energy and low-carbon projects.

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With a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering, Rebecca previously worked for water supply and wastewater projects both domestically and in an international aid context, and as an engineering lecturer at the University of NSW.Now based in Adelaide, Rebecca is committed to her clients and their pioneering projects. Her job is to unlock the funding they need to change the world, and she is passionate about their success.

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BARRINGTON, Marc
General Manager, New Markets, Alinta Energy

Marc Barrington is an executive leader with over 25 years’ experience across Australian and international energy markets. He currently leads Alinta Energy’s New Markets-Microgrids business, delivering behind-the-meter solar PV and battery energy storage systems for large commercial and industrial customers under Build, Own, and Operate models.

Marc brings a deep understanding of the retail, energy markets and asset construction & management space and has successfully navigated these interfaces to deliver energy solutions that reduce cost, increase resilience, and support decarbonisation. His background spans energy trading, project development, sales, and risk management, with a track record of shaping commercially and technically robust projects.

 

He is passionate about helping businesses unlock the value of embedded energy solutions while addressing grid challenges, emissions targets, and operational needs.

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BELLSTEDT, Michael Ph.D.Eng (Thermal), CMVP
Director and Principal of Minus40 Pty Ltd

Michael is a refrigeration engineering specialist with 35 years of industry experience in Germany and Australia in contracting, consulting, design, safety and energy auditing, energy efficiency and plant optimisation. He founded Minus40 in the year 2000.  His main fields of expertise include industrial and commercial refrigeration, process heating and cooling, and industrial HVAC and he is passionate about the advancement of environmentally benign refrigeration technologies.

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BESLEY, Laura
Head of Sustainability, CSR

Laura is a senior sustainability leader with 15+ years’ experience delivering decarbonisation, climate risk, and environmental compliance strategies across manufacturing, finance, telco, and FMCG. She specialises in building sensible sustainability strategies, NGERS, climate reporting (TCFD/ISSB), and pragmatic ESG solutions that reduce impact and drive value. Laura brings a sharp focus on credible, risk-aligned sustainability that balances regulation, performance, and business outcomes.

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BULL, Paul

Head of Market Engagement @ Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority (EECA)

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Paul has spent a large portion of his career in energy sector, starting with 18 years working for a multi-national fuel company (Caltex) in wide variety of roles, from Finance and Accounting, to Retail (service station) and Lubricants. Having also been at a large NZ energy generator and retailer (Contact Energy) in both a Key accounts and Regional Sales Manager role, with wide portfolio of Electricity, Natural Gas & LPG customers. This has provided experience and exposure to lead and driving EECA’s direct engagement (1 to 1) programme in several guises over the last 10 ½ years, including Technology Demonstration Fund, Low emission vehicle fund and Carbon Neutral Government programme (including  State Sector Decarbonisation fund) and large energy user programme. This get him out of bed knowing he can help make a difference.
 

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CANTLEY-SMITH, Dr Rowena

With over 25 years of professional and academic legal experience, Dr Rowena Cantley-Smith is an internationally recognised expert in energy and climate change regulation (law and policy), with over 70 peer-reviewed publications. In addition to being a Barrister, Dr Cantley-Smith is a Senior Legal Consultant to international organisations such as UNEP, IUCN, ADB, and IDLO, advising on environmental human rights, energy transitions, and climate litigation, She has authored or co-authored with her research informing energy and climate regulatory frameworks and judicial training throughout the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. 

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Dr Cantley-Smith is also an Adjunct Fellow at the Institute of Sustainable Futures (UTS) and a former law faculty member at UTS and Monash University. She leads legal and regulatory teams on interdisciplinary energy research projects, with a focus on decarbonisation, regulatory reform, and innovation in sustainable energy law and policy. Her work connects government, industry, and academia to advance renewable energy, consumer/end-user protections and rights, and resilient, sustainable transitions to net zero.

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CHUTE, Asa

Utilities and Services Manager, Suntory Beverage and Food Oceania

Asa Chute has been in the food and beverage industry for approximately 25 years. He was one of the foundation team members for the brand new Suntory Oceania state of the art manufacturing facility out at Swanbank.

 

He has been the project lead for all the utilities packages, including [but not limited to] the HV & Solar package, Process Gases, Compressed Air, Refrigeration, Waste Water Treatment, Sewer and Mains Water, and the Boiler and ORC.

Asa  was also part of the design, install, commissioning, and is now leading, the Utilities and Services BAU team [Business as usual team], and the Environmental team.

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​COLLETT, Nathan

Senior Environmental Engineer, AstraZeneca

​Nathan is a senior environmental engineer at AstraZeneca, with a background in chemical engineering and business. Since joining the company in 2016, he has become a leader in sustainability, now managing the Macquarie Park manufacturing facility’s program. Nathan drives major projects like steam electrification—which supports Ambition Carbon Zero with a targeted 98% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2026—along with solar carparks, energy efficiency measures, smart metering, waste management improvements, and biodiversity action planning. His work is central to AstraZeneca’s push for environmental leadership and sustainable innovation.

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CROUDACE, Mark
CEO & Chief Commercial Officer, MGA Thermal

A dynamic and seasoned leader, Mark Croudace started his career as a chemical engineer and has since added significant strategic, operational and global leadership capability across the public and private sectors. With a proven track record in the engineering and services industries, Mark has thrived in global leadership roles, driving growth and innovation. In addition to his corporate experience, Mark is an active early-stage tech investor, having helped numerous fast-growing businesses succeed. Mark holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical), an Executive MBA, and has furthered his leadership skills through specialised studies at institutions such as Harvard Business School.

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DANGAR, Mayur
Head of Compliance, Kilcoy Global Foods

Mayur Dangar is the Head of Compliance at Kilcoy Global Foods, where he leads initiatives that ensure food safety, environmental sustainability, and regulatory excellence across one of Australia's premier export meat establishments. With a professional background rooted in Quality Assurance and Environmental Management, Mayur is known for driving a culture of continuous improvement while balancing global market expectations with operational realities.

 

DAUENHAUER, Ursula
IoTAA Market Engagement

Ursula is a seasoned Go-To-Market strategist with over 30 years’ experience in local and global technology markets, including the past six years specialising in the Internet of Things (IoT) space. She has advised industry bodies, including serving as Go-To-Market Adviser to the 0G Association and, in recent years, contributing to the IoT Alliance Australia (IoTAA) to support Market Engagement across the ecosystem. As principle of Go To Market Consulting, she helps leadership teams of growth-oriented organisations to define and implement scalable strategic and operational frameworks. She brings real-world insight into how IoT is reshaping industries and unlocking new opportunities for competitive advantage.

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DAVIS, Mike

Managing Director, Optimal Renewable Gas

Mike is the Managing Director of Optimal Renewal Gas - a developer of large-scale anaerobic digestion facilities converting organic waste and residues into reliable biomethane for gas grid injection (providing a reliable and responsive renewable energy to accelerate thedecarbonisation of the energy system).

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Mike has over 20 years of experience in the energy sector. Before joining Optimal Renewable Gas, Mike held several senior technical and commercial roles with APA, ATCO Australia and Jemena, where he was responsible for the development and commercialisation of underground gas storage, gas transmission and expansion, gas-fired power generation, and green hydrogen. Mike was also instrumental in the development of Australia’s first biomethane to gas-grid project at the Malabar Waste-water Facility. Prior to joining the energy sector, Mike served as a Weapons Electrical Engineering Officer in the Royal Australian Navy. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Sydney

University and Master of Business and Technology from UNSW.

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DUGAN, Craig

Chief Executive Officer, Optimal Group

Craig Dugan is an accomplished and experienced executive with 30 years of industry experience and qualifications in chemical and process engineering. He is currently the CEO of Optimal Group, a company he co-founded in 2012, that specialises in providing turnkey energy solutions for businesses that reduce costs and emissions while still providing reliable power.

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Before founding Optimal Group, Craig held the position of managing director of Process Group, a leading process engineering company. Craig was also a director of his family’s former extra-virgin olive oil business, Cobram Estate, which grew to become Australia’s most recognised olive oil product. He has since become a director of his family’s current award-winning organic extra-virgin olive oil business, Cockatoo Grove.

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EDMONDS, Tim

Head of Advisory, Simply Energy
As Head of Advisory, Tim works collaboratively with businesses to help them move towards sustainable and economic energy use. Tim offers comprehensive support to help businesses untangle challenges, avoid roadblocks, and implement practical, achievable solutions. Blending his experience as a Chartered Electrical Engineer with extensive energy market expertise, Tim applies innovative thinking and technologies to uncover new engineering solutions backed by commercial structures that support moving to 100% renewable energy. Tim has broad advisory experience across industries, including primary production, horticulture, food processing, distribution, and transport.

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HAENKE, Peter

Technical Lead Industrial Decarbonisation, Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)

As Technical Lead Industrial Decarbonisation at ARENA, Peter provides technical and strategic guidance to ARENA and ARENA Applicants regarding industrial decarbonisation projects in sectors as diverse as: alumina refining, iron & steel production, food and beverage manufacturing, and general manufacturing amongst others.

 

Peter is a mechanical and environmental engineer with over 30 years’ experience assisting business to identify and capture the opportunities in the transition to a low carbon economy.

Peter has been at ARENA for 8 years and previously worked in corporate, consulting and government agency roles across a diverse range of sectors including the mining, manufacturing, property, transport and energy sectors in Australia and abroad.

 

HALLAM, Diana
Chief Executive Officer, Australian Forest Products Association

Prior to joining AFPA in March 2024, Diana Hallam served in a number of senior government, political advisory and corporate roles, including as Chief of Staff to former Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce, as a First Assistant Secretary in the Australian Public Service and in roles at Singapore Airlines and Toll Group. Diana has a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) and a Master of Science and Technology (Aviation) from UNSW, a Master of International Law from the ANU and a Graduate Diploma of Professional Communications from the University of Southern Queensland. Diana is passionate about rural and regional Australia. Originally from a sugarcane and beef cattle farming family in northern NSW, she now resides in the NSW Southern Tablelands with her husband, a prime lamb and fine wool producer.

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HARDING, Graeme

Technical Director, Process Engineering, Beca

Beca is an employee-owned design and engineering consultancy in Asia-Pacific, where he leads the energy transition work in Australia. His key focus involves decarbonising clients' heat demands through studies across a broad range of industries from mining and heavy industry through to food and beverage. Over the last 25 years, Graeme has gained wide process engineering experience, including design and implementation of large scale heavy industrial and turnkey energy saving projects. Graeme's portfolio is diverse across a variety of processes – from gas turbines, reactors, wash press filters, to refrigeration and refining systems, each project has served to expand both Graeme’s skills and passion for sustainability.

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Prior to joining Beca, Graeme spent eight years running his own energy efficiency company, winning two industry awards for turn-key energy saving projects within the Pulp and Paper and Food industries. These projects were developed from energy audits and concept development through to final implementation. One of these was one of the world’s first ammonia heat pump installations in 2011.

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JAKOBOVITS, Suzie
General Manager of Renewable Gas, Jemena

Suzie is responsible for leading and delivering Jemena’s Renewable Gas Strategy and driving the establishment and growth of a renewable gas market to provide an alternative decarbonisation pathway for consumers.

Suzie is also Chair of Gas Infrastructure Research Australia (GIRA) -  a new, industry-led research entity which will play a pivotal role in driving innovative and collaborative research across the gas sector, with a strong focus on safety, cost reduction and preparing our gas networks for the future.

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Suzie has spent over 25 years working across the energy sector, with in depth experience in strategy, sustainability and renewables. She holds a double degree in Commerce (Finance) and Science (Mathematics) from the University of Melbourne. Suzie is an experienced strategic planning specialist and operational manager, highly regarded for her passionate and collaborative approach to driving effective and impactful change.

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KEAN, Matt

Chair, The Climate Change Authority

Matt was appointed as Chair of the authority on 5 August 2024 for a term of 5 years. He was previously the Member for Hornsby in the NSW Parliament from 2011 until 2 August 2024.

Matt was most recently the NSW Shadow Minister for Health. He was Deputy Leader of the NSW Liberal party from August 2022 until March 2023. Throughout his 13-year political career, Matt also held ministries of Innovation and Better Regulation, Treasury, Energy and Environment.

 

As Treasurer and Energy Minister of NSW, Matt championed climate action that is in the best interests of households and businesses. In 2020, he delivered the Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap: A 20-year plan for NSW’s energy infrastructure. The roadmap spurs private investment in renewable energy while reducing emissions and power bills for the people of NSW. Matt commenced in the role of Director, Regulatory Affairs and Strategic Partnerships at Wollemi Capital on 15 August 2024. Matt studied a Bachelor of Business at the University of Technology Sydney and is a Chartered Accountant by profession.

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KIMMEL, Eric
Manager, Industry Partnerships and Funding team, Emissions Intensity Reduction (EIR) Program, NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment, and Water (NSW DCCEEW)

Eric Kimmel is the Manager of the Industry Partnerships and Funding team of the Emissions Intensity Reduction (EIR) Program at the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment, and Water (NSW DCCEEW).

He leads the $360 million High Emitting Industries initiative, which provides grant funding to help hard-to-abate sectors reduce emissions and enhance resilience. This initiative is part of the NSW Government’s $1.05 billion Net Zero Industry Innovation Program, supporting high-emitting industries in transitioning to net zero by 2050.

Eric has driven transformative industry projects, including grant funding for major mining and manufacturing facilities to accelerate decarbonisation efforts and foster a low-carbon economy in NSW.

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With over 20 years of experience in the energy sector, he has worked at the intersection of industry, government, and markets, playing a key role in major policy reforms, resource development projects, and business transformations.

Eric holds a Master of Public Policy and an undergraduate degree in Economics.

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MAGILL, James

Executive General Manager, Origin Zero

James Magill joined Origin Zero as Executive General Manager in 2022. Origin Zero is a business unit within Origin that delivers innovative energy solutions to help large businesses reduce carbon emissions and energy costs, supporting Australian businesses in their transition to net zero. Prior to this role, James held several executive positions in retail and technology at Genesis Energy in New Zealand. He also brings international experience from various leadership positions across the UK, US, and Australia, with a consistent focus on transitioning to cleaner energy solutions.

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MERKLEY, Jenny

Executive Director of Business & Industry Decarbonisation, NSW DCCEEW

Jenni is a passionate and authentic leader. Jenny is deeply committed to environmental sustainability and climate change solutions. Starting a career in financial services reporting and assurance, Jenny has successfully combined these skills with experience in social, environmental and economic policy. Jenny has held senior executive roles within the NSW Government at both Treasury and the Department of Education.

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At NSW Treasury, Jenny led the development of the Sustainability Bond program in partnership with TCorp and the Office of Environment and Heritage and established the first Treasury-led assessment of climate risk across government agencies, recognising the financial risks posed by climate change to the State. Jenny led several high-profile and complex projects at Treasury, including the 2019/20 bushfire recovery, the 2021 COVID Economic Recovery Strategy, and the 2022 Women’s Economic Opportunities Review. Jenny is passionate about opportunities for system-wide reforms to tackle complex problems, and excited to engage with stakeholders in the development of solutions to progress NSW towards a net-zero future.

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MICHAELS, Sage

Head of Strategy and Partnerships, Energy Efficiency Council

A values-driven executive leader and partnership specialist with extensive experience in association and community sectors, Sage has overseen delivery of strategy, projects, membership and partnership engagement for a range of organisations. Sage leads the delivery of the EEC FY26-28 strategy, alongside partner and membership engagement activities. This includes collaborating and connecting with a broad spectrum of businesses, universities, government and NGOs to harness the role of the demand side in the energy system and achieve a prosperous, net zero Australia.

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MURTAZA, Haris

Energy & Utilities Manager, Alsco Uniforms

Haris is the Energy & Utilities Manager at Alsco Uniforms, working to decrease the businesses environmental impact and energy usage across Asia Pacific. Haris holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) and Master of Engineering Management from the University of Auckland. He has been actively involved in Alsco Uniforms transition away from coal, heat pump integration and uptake of solar energy for their facilities.”

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PEACOCK, Emma

Australian Renewable Heat Accelerator Co-Lead and independent sustainability advisor

Emma is a purpose-led leader and advisor, with a track record of managing complex change projects focused on capturing opportunities generated by the transition to a more sustainable, lower carbon and inclusive world. Having worked for private, public and not-for-profit organisations (including Unilever, Coca Cola Amatil and NSW Government), Emma understands the crucial role each sector plays in driving bold systemic change, and the importance of collaborating to make it happen. She is currently leading the Australian Renewable Heat Accelerator – an initiative providing support and funding for manufacturers and industry associations to explore renewable heat alternatives to gas.

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SEE, Bronwyn

Corporate Strategy and Growth leader

Bronwyn is a distinguished Corporate Strategy and Growth leader, renowned for her expertise in driving sustainable initiatives. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades in energy and infrastructure, Bronwyn is a trusted advisor to governments and industry leaders, spearheading initiatives to phase out coal, drive circularity and pave the way for a greener future.

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Bronwyn collaborates with diverse stakeholders to develop comprehensive frameworks that balance economic imperatives with sustainability. Working closely with energy professionals throughout Asia, she champions initiatives to accelerate the transition to clean energy, leveraging my acknowledged expertise in green hydrogen and other low carbon fuels.

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Bronwyn's multifaceted background encompasses a spectrum of roles, from orchestrating large-scale LNG projects to fostering community engagement in renewable energy initiatives to implementing circular economy outcomes. She is an awarded speaker, inspiring audiences with her adept communication skills and insights into the energy transition and low carbon fuels.
 

SHRINGI, Dr Ankit
Principal Consultant, Antheis

Dr Ankit Shringi is a Principal Consultant at Antheis, specialising in decarbonisation strategies across industrial and municipal sectors. With deep expertise in energy efficiency, carbon accounting, and renewable energy transitions, Ankit has led numerous projects focused on emission inventories, Emissions Reduction Plans (ERPs), and fuel-switching initiatives.

 

His work spans complex data analysis and process optimisation to deliver measurable carbon abatement outcomes. Ankit is particularly passionate about enabling organisations to decarbonise through strategic shifts to renewable heat and energy sources.

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SCHUMM, Dr Gregor
Head of Process Engineering, Piller Blowers and Compressors in Moringen, Germany

Dr. Gregor Schumm is distinguished Process Engineer with a deep expertise in renewable energy, heat recovery solutions, and energy efficiency. Since 2016, he has played a key role at Piller Blowers and Compressors in Moringen, Germany, supporting customers across various industries in implementing projects focused on mechanical vapor recompression (MVR), energy efficiency, and heat recovery.

 

During his academic career, he made significant contributions to the development of advanced controls and systems for optimized waste heat integration and the simulation of energy flows in whey powder production.

As a scientific assistant and PhD student at the University of Kassel, Dr. Schumm was involved in impactful research and international collaboration, including a research exchange with the Energy Research Group at the University of Waikato, New Zealand. Holding a Master’s degree in Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency and a Bachelor’s in Process Engineering, his academic and professional journey reflects a strong commitment to advancing sustainable industrial practices worldwide.

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SHRIMPTON, Lisa
Director, Australian Energy Market Commission

Lisa Shrimpton is a Director at the Australian Energy Market Commission with more than 20 years of experience in the energy sector. Lisa has a diverse policy background, having previously worked in water and chemical regulation before moving into energy.  Lisa’s current priorities are rule changes and reviews that directly impact consumers and the retail energy sector. She also led reforms around the integration of consumer energy resources (CER) in the energy market, and has a good lens over many of the CER reforms in train under the ECMC CER roadmap.

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SUE, Wei
Head of Decarbonisation & Customer Strategy, AGL's Commercial & Industrial team.

Wei leads the development of product and customer strategies, supporting sales and energy solution delivery.

Before AGL, Wei spent over a decade at Climateworks Centre. As Head of Strategy, Wei led strategic initiatives including designing and implementing Climateworks' goals and building research and modelling capabilities. Wei also led the Sustainable Corporates team, developing net zero strategies for companies and investors and managed the Australian Industry Energy Transitions Initiative in Australia’s hard -to-abate sectors.

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With consulting experience in sustainability and energy, Wei has worked with government and corporations on sustainability strategies and business plans for energy companies. Wei holds an MBA from Melbourne Business School and NYU's Stern School of Business, an honours degree from the University of Melbourne, and a Bachelor of Science from Monash University.

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VAN DEN GOOR, Peter

Managing Director and Owner of Katunga Fresh

Originally from the Netherlands, Peter and his wife Marjan moved to Katunga more than 20 years ago to start a tomato nursery. When Peter arrived in Australia, he found that Katunga has beautiful bore water, lots of sunlight in winter, and had a gas line running through the town – which were the 3 things you needed for a hydroponic business. What started as a small plastic hothouse is now a large 21-hectare glasshouse facility. Katunga Fresh now produces over 12 million kilograms of hydroponic tomatoes and capsicums annually, supplying close to 50% of the tomatoes in Victoria. Peter understands first-hand the impact climate change can have and has taken significant action towards decarbonising his operations, such as having quad-generation and a pyrolysis plant onsite. The key driver for implementing a quad-generation solution at the site was to improve energy efficiency, as well as provide additional power capacity.

 

Meanwhile, the onsite pyrolysis plant, not only removes and locks away carbon from the atmosphere but also produces a clean, net-zero fuel that can replace fossil fuels for heat and/or power generation.

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VAN GENT, Bauke

CEO, Good Heat

Bauke van Gent is the CEO of Good Heat, a renewable-heat platform focused on deploying thermal energy storage (TES) at industrial scale. With over 15 years of global experience in infrastructure development and venture scaling, he has built a reputation as a commercial leader capable of originating, structuring and closing complex energy agreements across emerging technologies and markets. Prior to founding Good Heat, Bauke led the origination of more than 2 GW of renewable energy and storage projects at Neoen Australia. This included industry-first offtake structures for standalone storage and renewable baseload supply.

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Originally from the Netherlands, Bauke has held senior commercial roles across Europe, Australia and Asia, working in sectors ranging from oil & gas and shipping to clean energy. He combines strategic vision with hands-on deal execution and thrives in culturally diverse, fast-moving environments. Bauke enjoys building teams and businesses that accelerate decarbonisation at scale and profit. After five years in Sydney, he recently returned to the Netherlands to accelerate Good Heat’s growth in Europe.

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VOSWINKEL, Fabian

Energy Policy Analyst, International Energy Agency

Fabian’s work focusses on the energy efficiency of heating and cooling systems in buildings and industry, as well as the integration of electrified technologies into energy systems in the context of an increasing share of renewable energy.

With a background in economics, his work in evaluation projects and policy design studies aims at helping to turn potentials into reality.

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WANG, Alan

Associate Director, EnergyLink Services

Alan Wang is an award-winning engineering and sustainability consultant with over 10 years of experience in industrial energy efficiency, renewable energy, and carbon strategy. He is a Certified Measurement & Verification Professional (CMVP) and Certified Energy Manager (CEM), recognised for pioneering applications of project-based measurement under Australia’s VEEC and ESC schemes.

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Alan has led the successful design, implementation, and validation of energy-saving projects across sectors including manufacturing, food processing, and healthcare. He is the winner of the 2022 Young Energy Efficiency Professional of the Year and 2023 Best Industrial Energy Management Project from the Energy Efficiency Council. His expertise spans heat recovery, bioenergy, ISO 50001 energy management systems, and carbon accounting.

Alan is a trusted advisor to major industrial clients and government, helping organisations assess energy efficiency and electrification initiatives, unlock new value from energy and carbon certificates while ensuring technical rigour in reporting and disclosure. He has delivered technical training and policy consultation support across national and state-based schemes.

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WANG, Geoff

Senior Project Manager, Sugar Australia

Geoff is an experienced Senior Project Manager currently working at Sugar Australia, leading sustainability initiatives. Before that, Geoff spent over 8 years at CSL Behring, where he held various roles, including Senior Project Engineer and Commissioning and Qualification Coordinator, overseeing major transformational projects for the business. Prior to CSL, Geoff worked at Rio Tinto in advisory and held process engineering positions at both Rio Tinto and BlueScope Steel. Geoff’s expertise spans project management, commissioning and qualification, process

engineering, and team leadership across multiple industries.

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WELCH, Jacob
Group Sustainability Manager, Teys Australia

Jacob is an experienced environmental professional, currently serving as Group Sustainability Manager at Teys Australia, the nation’s second-largest red meat processor. With over a decade of expertise in environmental management, energy efficiency, and biogas utilisation. Jacob is passionate about driving practical, commercially grounded strategies to reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency across the red meat processing industry.

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WELLS, Andy
Business Development Director – Decarbonisation (ANZ)

With 30+ years in industrial technology and energy, Andy leads Vulcanic’s decarbonisation strategy across Australia and New Zealand—helping industry transition from fossil fuels to electric process heat.

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Andy works with manufacturers, utilities, and engineers to deploy electric heating systems for applications like drying, frying, steam generation, and spray drying. Backed by local manufacturing and global experience with multinational clients.

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WILK, Veronika
Senior Research Engineer and Thematic Coordinator, AIT's Center for Energy

Veronika leads the Efficiency in Industrial Processes and Systems research field and works on national and international research projects focusing on industrial energy efficiency and heat pump integration. She also coordinates demonstration projects for high-temperature heat pumps. She holds a master’s degree and a PhD in chemical engineering from Vienna University of Technology since 2013. She has also worked as a project assistant at the Vienna University of Technology and the Bioenergy2020+ GmbH competence centre. Veronika is the author of various scientific publications and has received several awards for her work.
 

WILLIAMS, Megan LLB (Hons) B.A. Planning
Sustainability & Innovation Manager, G. & K. O’Connor Pty Ltd

Megan leads G. & K. O’Connor’s sustainability and innovation program, focusing on decarbonisation, resource efficiency, and infrastructure planning. She works across the business to drive improvements, secure grants, and build partnerships in wastewater, energy, and circular resource use. With over 25 years in urban planning, governance, and leadership across public and private sectors, Megan is now completing a Global MBA and is committed to solutions that are commercially sound, environmentally responsible, and locally grounded.

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WOODWARD, Phil
Energy Engineer, Northmore Gordon

Phil Woodward is an energy engineer at Northmore Gordon, a consultancy that helps industrial and commercial businesses do more with less. His work covers energy audits, renewable‑heat feasibility studies, certificate generation and grant support, with a special focus on process heating and cooling—particularly industrial heat pumps, refrigeration and mechanical vapour recompression. Phil leads a team of engineers who identify cost‑effective decarbonisation projects and secures funding to deliver them.