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 supporting the shift towards cleaner energy and firmed renewables.

Having been closely involved in the planning and development of renewable and energy storage assets, 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, Mr O’Rourke 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, CPA, 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 outcomes, maintain strong financial and commercial governance, and adapt systems and processes to support Stanwell’s evolving energy portfolio. Prior to Stanwell, Catherine was Deputy Chief Financial Officer at Thiess, a global mining services provider.

Appointed: 2022 Joined Stanwell: 2022 LinkedIn

Sophie Naughton BA/LLB, GDipEd, GAICD Executive General Manager Energy Markets

“Apart from our own emissions intensity reductions, working with our customers on their sustainability journeys is really exciting now.”

Sophie leads Stanwell’s trading and market interfaces, Stanwell Energy Solutions for commercial and industrial customers, as well as analytics and modelling functions, and regulatory strategy.

Prior to this role, Sophie was Stanwell’s Executive General Manager for Business Services, where she oversaw business strategy development, community and stakeholder engagement, information technology and business systems, human resources management, and organisational development.

Appointed: 2021 Joined Stanwell: 2011 LinkedIn

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

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

An experienced senior business manager, James has held a number of operational roles across the business, including General Manager Operational Excellence, Stanwell Power Station Site Manager, Production Manager and Engineering Manager.

Appointed: 2019 Joined Stanwell: 2003 LinkedIn

Steve Quilter BEng (Mech), MBA Executive General Manager Growth and Future Energy

“I’m passionate about innovation in the energy industry and finding commercial solutions to deliver affordable and reliable energy for our people, our customers and partners.”

Steve is accountable for the development, delivery and oversight of the growth of Stanwell’s diversified generation and energy storage portfolio. His portfolio also includes SAMCo, Stanwell’s renewable maintenance business unit whose mission is to mirror the same high safety, reliability, and management standards we uphold on our own assets, to optimise our partners’ generation sites. His focus is on driving commercial outcomes at all stages of a project lifecycle, from transaction, through development stages and execution.

Prior to this role, he held the role of Executive General Manager Energy Trading and Commercial Strategy since 2016. Steve brings a unique mix of operational and management experience to the role following a career spanning 30 + years in the energy industry in both Queensland and New South Wales.

Appointed: 2021 Joined Stanwell: 2012 LinkedIn

Glenn Smith ADip Business Management  Executive General Manager Business Services

Glenn is responsible for Stanwell’s information and business systems, legal services, human resources management and organisational development.

Glenn is an experienced executive in human resources, employee relations and external affairs. His industry experience spans publicly listed and private companies, as well as the public sector, across the resources, contracting, manufacturing, services and utilities sectors.

Appointed: 2021 Joined Stanwell: 2020 LinkedIn

Richard Jeffery BA, CGMA Executive General Manager Strategic Partnerships

“There’s never been a more exciting time to be in energy."

Richard leads Stanwell’s Strategic Partnerships division, working across the business to develop and communicate Stanwell’s commercial and sustainability strategies. He fosters partnerships that support the delivery of these strategies and ensures they are effectively shared with our people, shareholders and the communities where we operate.

Richard is an experienced commercial manager and people leader, with significant experience across the energy, resources and heavy industry sectors. Prior to this role, he held leadership positions within Stanwell’s financial, commercial and future energy teams.

Appointed: 2023 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.