Energy Supply Association of Australia appoints new CEO

14 October 2011

The Energy Supply Association of Australia (esaa) has appointed Matthew Warren as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Currently the Clean Energy Council’s Chief Executive, Mr Warren was selected as esaa’s new CEO following a nationwide search, said esaa Chairman Tony Concannon.

“We are delighted to have secured someone of Matthew’s standing to lead esaa in its vital task of representing the interests of Australia’s energy supply industry,” Mr Concannon said.

Mr Warren will take up the role of esaa’s CEO on 16 January.

“Australia currently stands at a crossroad confronting critical climate and energy challenges that will impact on the reliability of supply, the needs of investors, and the cost of our energy supply for generations to come,” said Mr Concannon.

Mr Warren has led the Clean Energy Council since 2008 and has been a prominent voice in Australia’s energy and climate debates for many years.

He was previously the environmental writer for the Australian newspaper and holds a Bachelor of Economics with Honours from the University of Adelaide.

esaa is the peak industry body for the stationary energy sector in Australia and represents the policy positions of more than 40 electricity and downstream natural gas businesses.

These businesses own and operate some $120 billion in assets, employ over 52,000 people and contribute $16 billion directly to the nation’s GDP each year.

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Media contact: Caroline Page  0421 103 089

The Energy Supply Association of Australia seeks to positively influence government policy decisions to ensure that Australia enjoys the benefits of a safe, secure, reliable, sustainable and competitively priced electricity and natural gas supply.

esaa’s 40-plus member businesses have more than $120 billion in assets and infrastructure investment plans worth over $49 billion over the next five years. The Association is fuel and technology neutral and member businesses have investments across a wide range of fossil fuel and renewable generation technologies.