Executive team

Chief Executive Officer

David joined AusNet on 15 November 2023 as CEO and has more than 40 years’ experience in the energy sector gained in Australia, Asia, and the United Kingdom.

Prior to joining, AusNet he was Chief Operating Officer of China Light and Power, based in Hong Kong, and was the inaugural CEO of Energy Queensland Limited. Most recently, he has been focused on advisory projects in the UK energy sector. David is an experienced CEO with deep industry knowledge, having led and managed regulated electricity transmission and distribution businesses, natural gas infrastructure assets, power generation, and energy services businesses.

David holds a Master of Business Administration from Warwick Business School, UK, a Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering) from Sheffield Hallam University, UK, and is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of Engineers Australia.

Chief Financial Officer

Mark joined AusNet in 2010 and has more than 20 years’ experience across financial management, accounting and audit. He is responsible for all aspects of our finance, governance, corporate strategy and sustainability functions, including group finance, treasury, taxation, financial governance and control, legal and audit.

Prior to joining AusNet, Mark held senior finance roles with Telstra and KPMG.

Mark holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne and is a Chartered Accountant.

Executive General Manager, Gas & Metering

Fran joined AusNet in 2019 in the contestable market group (Mondo) before being appointed Head of Customer in 2020. She has held multiple General Manager positions centred around customer and community stakeholder engagement, as well as strategic business planning and social value.

She is responsible for leading a safe, reliable, affordable and sustainable regulated gas network today and into the future, fulfilling customer, community and stakeholder needs and expectations.

Prior to joining AusNet, Fran held executive leadership and senior management roles in local government, the water sector and KPMG. As a proud advocate of women in leadership roles, Fran is a proactive mentor for upcoming leaders and is heavily involved in building a connected and inclusive workplace.

Fran studied Arts at Monash University and has undertaken the Accelerated Leadership Development Program at London Business School.

Executive General Manager, Distribution

Andrew joined AusNet in 2020 and has more than 20 years’ experience in major project delivery in the energy sector. He is responsible for leading a safe, reliable, affordable and sustainable regulated distribution network today and into the future, fulfilling customer, community and stakeholder needs and expectations.

Prior to joining AusNet, he held leadership roles with CitiPower and Powercor, and has delivered major projects across the civil and construction industries.

Executive General Manager, Transmission

Elizabeth (Liz) joined AusNet in 2023 and has 20 years’ experience across the energy, financial services, mining and agribusiness sectors. She is responsible for leading a safe, reliable, affordable and sustainable regulated transmission network today and into the future, fulfilling customer, community and stakeholder expectations. She previously led AusNet’s Strategy, Regulation and Corporate Affairs function.

Prior to joining AusNet, she held Executive General Manager roles at Elders Limited and senior leadership positions at General Electric, Singapore Airlines and within the management consulting sector.

Liz holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne, a Masters of Business Administration from The University of Cambridge, and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Chief Development Officer

Jon joined AusNet in 2020 and has around 20 years’ experience in the utilities sector across a range of areas, including strategy, company-wide transformation, business development and growth. He is responsible for greenfield transmission, generation and load connections, storage infrastructure, aggregated DER and clean mobility and he formerly led AusNet’s Strategy and Regulation functions.

Prior to joining AusNet, he held senior executive roles with Endeavour Energy, United Energy & Multinet Gas and Synergy.

Jon holds a Bachelor of Taxation from the University of NSW, a Master of Applied Finance from FINSIA and is a Chartered Accountant.

Executive General Manager, Group Operations

Sarah joined AusNet in early 2024 as General Manager, Asset Management. She has over 20 years’ experience in technical leadership roles across the energy sector in Australia, the UK and New Zealand.

She is responsible for guiding AusNet to rapidly mature and provide outstanding strategic-level technical and operational capabilities, whilst ensuring cross-business coordination and collaboration. She is also responsible for strategic procurement and supply chain delivery.

Prior to joining AusNet, Sarah held senior leadership roles at Windlab and AGL in operations and asset management of energy generation portfolios.

Sarah holds a Senior Executive MBA from Melbourne Business School, a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Chemical and Process) from New Zealand’s University of Canterbury, and is a Chartered Engineer, EngExec and Fellow of Engineers Australia. Sarah is also a board member of the Asset Management Council and Technical Society of Engineers Australia.

Executive General Manager, People and Safety

Bridget joined AusNet in 2011 and has 20 years’ experience leading and delivering large-scale transformational and operational programs within the infrastructure and energy sectors. An experienced leader in this space, she is responsible for enterprise change management and driving functional excellence in human resource management, including our people, culture, health, safety and the environment functions.

Prior to joining AusNet, Bridget held senior human resources roles with Siemens and Transport for London.

Bridget holds a Bachelor of Business from Swinburne University of Technology.

Executive General Manager, Compliance, Risk & Corporate Affairs

Amanda joined AusNet in 2024 and has more than 16 years’ experience in the energy sector. With a law background, Amanda has significant experience across a range of areas as a partner of a law firm and through leading legal teams in the energy industry.

She is responsible for guiding AusNet to achieve a strong compliance culture and performance, robust risk management, constructive external relationships and positive positioning, to realise its corporate ambition.

For the last ten years, Amanda has provided strategic and tactical advice on compliance, risk and assurance at Origin Energy.

Amanda holds a Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Economics from Monash University, and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Chief Technology Officer

Chris joined AusNet in 2024 after relocating from France. He has more than 15 years’ experience in the digital, cybersecurity and energy industries and has held senior regional and global leadership roles in France and Australia. He is responsible for AusNet’s digital and cybersecurity systems and rapidly maturing them in line with customers’ expectations.

Prior to joining AusNet, he held senior strategy, digital and cyber roles at Framatome (EDF subsidiary focused on nuclear) and General Electric, and consulting roles with BCG and IBM.

Chris holds a Bachelor of Economics and a Master in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering.