Nigel leads the Orion Group which comprises Orion’s central Canterbury electricity distribution business and its wholly owned subsidiary, Connetics. Prior to joining Orion Group, Nigel was Chief Executive of Powerco, New Zealand’s second largest electricity distribution business, based in New Plymouth.
Vector's Chief Public Policy and Regulatory Officer, Mark has over 25 years’ experience across a range of sectors including energy, telecommunications, aviation and technology. He has consistently navigated market, regulatory and policy changes across industries in disruption, and is responsible for leading the Group’s regulatory, public policy, decarbonisation and data insights functions.
With over thirty years of experience in the electricity and water sectors, Gillian brings strong leadership skills, commercial acumen and highly relevant expertise to the Board. Gillian is currently the Chief Executive of Water New Zealand and her career includes senior executive and governance roles in energy, construction, infrastructure, workforce and water. Gillian is ENA's first independent director.
Russell is the Chief Executive of Top Energy based in Kerikeri in the Far North. As an electrical engineer with over 25 years’ experience in the utility sector, Russell has significant experience in strategy, management, risk and operations with extensive knowledge of asset management, performance improvement and engineering.
Sean joined Waipa Networks as Chief Executive in July 2022. He has over 20 years’ successful business development, strategic management and operational leadership experience within the energy sectors of Asia, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, and has worked for entities such as The Lines Company, Northpower, Alstom, Meridian Energy and Mighty River Power.
In 2023, following 16 years of pivotal work to drive Unison Networks forward, Jaun took up the role of Group Chief Executive of the Unison Group. Jaun holds a Bachelor’s degree in electrical and electronic engineering, and a Master’s degree in electrical engineering. Jaun has a strong passion and commitment to the electricity sector and the important role the industry plays in enabling a sustainable energy future.
Karen is the General Manager Electricity of Powerco. Karen has an electrical engineering degree and a diploma in management. She has over 25 years’ of experience in electricity generation, distribution and large industrial sectors in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Karen joined Powerco in 2002 and since that time has worked in all areas of the business, joining the Executive Team in 2021.
Garth is Chief Executive of WEL Networks, delivering innovative and sustainable energy solutions across the Waikato and beyond, and distributing power to more than 100,000 homes and businesses. Garth brings broad leadership experience across New Zealand’s electricity sector, spanning generation, transmission, distribution and retail. He held senior roles at Transpower, including General Manager Grid Performance, and at Meridian Energy in markets, production, and external relations.