Aurora Energy announces new Chief Executive Officer

Aurora Energy Chair Mary O’Kane has today announced Nigel Clark as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer.

Mr Clark brings with him more than two decades’ energy sector experience across senior financial, strategic and operational roles. This includes four years as Managing Director of Momentum Energy following its acquisition by Hydro Tasmania in 2007-08.

He has also worked in senior roles with TRU Energy, now Energy Australia, and most recently as Chief Operations Officer at Genesis Energy in New Zealand. He has served as Director for Boards including Snowy Hydro Corporation and the Energy Retailers Association of Australia.

Professor O’Kane said she was delighted to welcome Mr Clark to Aurora Energy at an important time for Tasmanian electricity consumers.

“With his extensive experience in the retail energy sector and his understanding of the Tasmanian market thanks to his time with Momentum, Nigel is the right person to lead the Aurora Energy team into the future,” Professor O’Kane said.

“Tasmanians expect their state-owned energy retailer to keep its costs to a minimum, while ensuring the products, services and support meet customer expectations. We have full confidence that Nigel will continue (outgoing CEO) Rebecca Kardos’ outstanding work on both fronts.”

Mr Clark said he was excited for the opportunity to join Aurora.

“I am excited to be returning to the Australian energy market and serving the customers of Aurora and broader Tasmanian community. I look forward to leading the business in its next phase of development in what continues to be a challenging, dynamic and evolving energy market,” Mr Clark said.

Professor O’Kane once again thanked outgoing CEO Rebecca Kardos for her years of dedicated service.

Mr Clark will commence his term next month.