Jackie Trad has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Clean Energy Council (CEC), the peak body for the clean energy industry in Australia.
As a former Deputy Premier and Treasurer of Queensland, Trad established Queensland’s publicly owned clean energy company, CleanCo, and designed policies underpinning the state’s renewable energy and emissions reduction targets.
Beyond energy policy, Trad has also overseen reforms to Queensland’s mining rehabilitation framework. She has more than three decades in public policy, government and advocacy.
“I am incredibly excited to be part of the Clean Energy Council – the leading voice for the companies and organisations delivering the clean energy infrastructure, generation and firming for Australia’s clean energy future,” Trad said.
“As someone with a long-standing commitment to action on climate change, I know we are now in an important period of delivery, where policy reform and impactful advocacy, across Governments and within communities, is critical and necessary to achieve a successful jobs and energy transition for Australians.”
CEC chair Ross Rolfe AO said Trad’s appointment followed an extensive executive search.
“The Board welcomes Jackie’s addition to the Clean Energy Council who will bring sophistication and focus to the organisation’s efforts as we deliver the new energy system that will power Australia into the future,” said Rolfe.
“Jackie brings a wealth of experience in building consensus across a wide group of stakeholders and a deep understanding of policy development and design.”
“Jackie is also passionate about delivering a smooth and just transition to Australia’s energy system to ensure that we maximise the benefits of the transition and minimise the adverse impacts on Australian consumers and communities.”