Michael O'Rourke   LLB, BCom, GDip AppFin, GDip CSA Chief Executive Officer

“In everything we do, we want to be a visible bright spark to our communities and people.”

As Chief Executive Officer, Michael leads the Stanwell team to use its existing portfolio to play a key role in maintaining the security and stability of electricity supply, while gradually transitioning to a cleaner energy future.

Michael has a deep understanding of the energy industry, combined with a strong commercial and safety focus. He has held several executive roles in the business, including Chief Financial Officer, where he was responsible for overseeing the financial services, legal, procurement and insurance portfolios. Prior to this, Michael held Executive General Manager roles in the Trading, Strategy and Corporate Services functions, and as General Counsel.

Appointed: 2021 Joined Stanwell: 1998 LinkedIn

Catherine Cook BBus (ProfAcc), MCommLaw, CA, GAICD Chief Financial Officer

As Chief Financial Officer, Catherine leads the corporate finance function for Stanwell. This includes group finance, tax, and treasury; procurement and supply; quantitative risk and analytics; insurance; financial planning and analysis; growth and operations finance business partnering and enterprise services.

Catherine’s role includes partnering with the business to develop and execute strategic business outcomes, ensure strong financial and commercial acumen, governance and adapting our systems and processes to support the transition to a cleaner energy future. Prior to Stanwell, Catherine was Deputy Chief Financial Officer at Thiess, a global mining services provider. She holds a Bachelor of Business (Professional Accounting), Masters of Commercial Law and is a Chartered Accountant.

Appointed: 2022 Joined Stanwell: 2022 LinkedIn

Sophie Naughton BA/LLB, GDipEd, GAICD Executive General Manager Business Services

As Executive General Manager, Business Services, Sophie leads Stanwell’s business services functions, including business strategy development, information technology and business systems, legal, people and culture, and community and stakeholder engagement.

Sophie brings deep experience across Stanwell’s commercial, corporate and energy market operations. Prior to this role, she was Executive General Manager, Energy Markets, where she led Stanwell’s trading and energy market activities, including Stanwell Energy Solutions retailing to commercial and industrial customers. Earlier, Sophie held senior leadership roles across business services and corporate strategy.

Appointed: 2026 Joined Stanwell: 2011 LinkedIn

James Oliver MBA, BE (Mech) Hons 1, MIEAust, CPEng, NER, RPEQ, IntPE (Aus), GAICD Chief Operating Officer

“Never settle for satisfactory success – we must continue driving with passion and purpose in the pursuit of excellence.”

James oversees Stanwell’s operations and provides leadership and direction for both the Operations Leadership Team and the wider business. His responsibilities also include delivering asset strategies, policies, systems and operational risk management controls to achieve of Stanwell’s short and long-term business objectives.

An experienced senior business manager, prior to this role James held a number of operational positions throughout the business, including General Manager Operational Excellence, Stanwell Power Station Site Manager, Stanwell Power Station Production Manager and Stanwell Power Station Engineering Manager.

Appointed: 2019 Joined Stanwell: 2003 LinkedIn

Steve Quilter BEng (Mech), MBA Executive General Manager Energy Markets

“I’m passionate about delivering commercial outcomes in a complex and evolving energy market.”

As Executive General Manager, Energy Markets, Steve leads Stanwell’s trading and energy market activities, including energy market analytics and modelling, short-term and strategic market positioning, retail, and regulatory compliance and market policy strategy.

Steve has more than 30 years’ experience in the energy sector across Queensland and New South Wales. Prior to this role, he was Executive General Manager, Growth and Future Energy where he was responsible for the development and delivery of Stanwell’s diversified generation and energy storage portfolio. He has also previously held the position of Power Station Manager and General Manager of Stanwell’s gas and hydro portfolio.

Appointed: 2026 Joined Stanwell: 2012 LinkedIn

Richard Jeffery BA, CGMA Executive General Manager Growth and Future Energy

“There’s never been a more exciting time to be shaping the future of energy.”

As Executive General Manager, Growth and Future Energy, Richard is accountable for the development, delivery and oversight of Stanwell’s gas, storage and renewable energy pipeline, supporting changes to our future portfolio in line with Stanwell’s strategy and the Queensland Energy Roadmap.

Richard is an experienced commercial manager and people leader with extensive experience across the energy, resources and heavy industry sectors. Prior to this role, he was Executive General Manager, Strategic Partnerships, where he worked across the business to develop and communicate Stanwell’s commercial and sustainability strategies and foster key partnerships to support their delivery.

Appointed: 2026 Joined Stanwell: 2007 LinkedIn

GENERATION TRADING

Stanwell sells around 70% of the electricity we generate directly to our commercial and industrial customers. The remainder is traded through the wholesale National Electricity Market (NEM). This strictly regulated market operates on a five-minute dispatch cycle, enabling Stanwell to meet energy demand across the eastern seaboard through a centrally coordinated process.