Chair and Non-Executive Director, appointed 1 March 2025

BDP, B.Bldg, MBA (Exec)

James has a 30-year background in property, infrastructure, business and major capital works in the public and private sectors, including extensive executive, non-executive director and consultancy experience.

James brings a focus on infrastructure and major project delivery, engineering, strategy and governance to Snowy Hydro’s Board. His executive experience includes 12 years with property and construction company Lendlease in various roles including General Manager for Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia, five years as Executive Director of Major Projects Victoria, the Victorian Government’s primary capital works agency, and 19 years at M21 Advisory, a commercial advisory consultancy he established in 2006.

James’ non-executive director experience includes his current terms as a Director of Inland Rail, Director of Mirvac and Director of architecture practice Hayball. James also serves as a member of the Committee of the Melbourne Cricket Club.

Previously, James has been Chair of property development company ISPT, Chair of the Victorian Port Corporation and Deputy Chair of the Port of Melbourne Corporation.

Non-Executive Director, appointed 26 March 2019.
GAICD.

Scott brings a deep knowledge of Federal and State government and a range of skills including public policy, budget management, strategic development and implementation, and stakeholder relations. Scott has more than 20 years’ experience advising both Federal and State governments, including as Advisor to former Trade Minister, the Hon Mark Vaile AO, Policy Manager at the National Farmers’ Federation, and Chief of Staff to the Hon Terry Redman MP, former Western Australian Minister for Agriculture and Food, Forestry and Corrective Services. Scott was formerly the Federal Director of the National Party of Australia.

Scott has been running his own consultancy since February 2017, advising major Australian companies across a range of sectors on government relations strategies, communications and regulatory issues. He also does pro bono work with a number of organisations.

Non-Executive Director, appointed 1 July 2019.

BEcon, Dip Ed, FAICD.

Karen is a Non-Executive Director Orica Ltd and Charter Hall Ltd. She is a fellow of the Senate for the University of Sydney where she chairs the Finance and Audit Committee and Director of the Board of Music in Regions Ltd (not-for-profit).

Karen previously spent over 30 years in the energy industry covering upstream production, generation, supply and retail with Origin Energy, Exxon and BP. She has held senior executive positions including as the Finance & Strategy Director and Chief Operating Officer for Origin Energy. In 2017, Karen was a member of the Future Security of the National Energy Market Finkel Review Panel and an Non-Executive Director of Boral Ltd.

Non-Executive Director, appointed 1 July 2019.

BCom, FCA, GAICD.

Sandra is a Non-Executive Director of OceanaGold Ltd and Contact Energy. Sandra has a broad and diverse industrial background with experience working in highly regulated environments in Australia, New Zealand and Asia. She began her career as a Chartered Accountant at KPMG in New Zealand before transitioning to operational roles.

Prior to her last role as CEO Urban Infrastructure ANZ at Broadspectrum (formerly known as Transfield Services Ltd), Sandra spent 10 years at Downer EDI, where she held a number of senior executive leadership roles which included CEO Downer Asia. Sandra was previously Chair of TW Power Services Ltd and a Director of Sydney Harbour Ferries Ltd and BGL Ltd.

Non-Executive Director, appointed 21 March 2022.

OAM, B.Bus(Acc), MBA, FCPA, GAICD

Leanne is a Non-Executive Director and Audit and Risk Committee Chair for ASX listed companies Arcadium Lithium PLC and Midway Ltd. She is also a Non-Executive Director of Metals Acquisition Ltd and a Council Member at Charles Sturt University.

Leanne has over 25 years’ experience in the mining sector, most recently in a senior international marketing role with Rio Tinto. She has strong skills in Accounting (FCPA), and extensive international and domestic marketing experience. An experienced leader of transformational change, Leanne has led organisational restructuring, disposals and acquisitions, and major greenfield and brownfield projects, at both executive and Board level.

Non-Executive Director, appointed 1 April 2022.

BEc, FCA, GAICD, F.Fin

Timothy is a Non-Executive Director of Ingham’s Group Limited, Perenti Global Limited, Aurizon Holdings Limited, Aurizon Network Pty Ltd and the George Institute for Global Health. In these roles he chairs an audit and risk committee and two people and remuneration committees. He is also a member of the Takeovers Panel.

Timothy had a 30 year career in financial services both as a Chartered Accountant and an investment banker with global top tier 1 firms. He brings deep expertise in financial analysis & reporting, strategy development, mergers & acquisitions, financing, capital markets and capital structuring.