The federal government has announced the appointment of Marianna O’Gorman to the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) board.
It also confirmed the reappointment of Stephen McIntosh for another term.
O’Gorman has extensive experience across corporate governance, climate, energy, technology innovation and sustainable finance.
She has been appointed on a two-year term, replacing Stephanie Unwin who is nearing her maximum term after joining the board in 2018.
McIntosh’s tenure has been extended a further two years after he joined in 2021.
Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen welcomed O’Gorman’s appointment.
“ARENA’s work is central to driving innovation for cleaner, cheaper energy,” Minister Bowen said.
“Marianna comes extremely qualified to add to ARENA’s great legacy and will be an asset in guiding ARENA’s continued investment and support for innovation in the clean energy sector.
“I would also like to thank Stephanie for her valuable contributions to ARENA and welcome Stephen’s re-appointment.”
ARENA chief executive officer Darren Miller also welcomed O’Gorman to the Board, stating that her extensive experience is what ARENA needs.
“Marianna is someone who knows ARENA well, having advised the Australian Government on our establishment more than 10 years ago,” Miller said.
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