I would like to congratulate Dr Sean Mc Goldrick, who has been appointed as the new CEO of TasNetworks.
Dr Mc Goldrick brings over 30 years’ experience working on electrical power systems, including serving at managerial and board level in electric utilities around the world.
Most recently Dr Mc Goldrick held the role of Executive Manager Major Projects at electricity network operator TransGrid (NSW), and his diverse career experience includes, research and development, construction, operation, market operation, consultancy and planning and asset management of large-scale power systems.
During his career, Dr Mc Goldrick has worked and consulted for power utilities, transmission system operators and regulators including in Australia, the UK and Europe. He has also consulted on major projects funded by the EU, World Bank and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Dr Mc Goldrick holds qualifications in mathematics, engineering and a PhD in molecular physics from Trinity College in Dublin.
As the nation transitions to more renewable energy sources, TasNetworks is at the centre of the opportunities this presents for Tasmania. This includes progressing Project Marinus to allow us to export even more of our renewable energy to the National Energy Market.
I also would like to thank Mr Lance Balcombe for his dedication and contribution to Tasmania’s energy companies over the last two decades, including as the inaugural CEO of TasNetworks for the last seven years. We wish Mr Balcombe all the best for the future.