As Chief Executive Officer of Townsville Enterprise Limited (TEL), Claudia Brumme-Smith works with local stakeholders to drive economic growth, infrastructure investment, visitor economy and improve liveability for the Townsville North Queensland region.

Simon Currie, Co-founder and Chief Projects Officer, Energy Estate

Energy Estate is an Australian energy and infrastructure developer.

Energy Estate is a passionate advocate for local supply chains and capacity building and delivering enduring economic benefits to the regions.
Our pipeline of projects in the North Queensland region includes wind, solar, storage, transmission, industrial hubs, renewable fuels and digital and social infrastructure.

Ashley is the CEO of AEC Group and brings a wealth of experience in regional economic and industry development. Ashley has a deep understanding of regional socio-demographic, economic, tourism, and industry structures.

Ashley has led some of AEC's most impactful regional and industry development studies, focusing on advancing green energy solutions and infrastructure to drive long-term economic growth and environmental sustainability.

Bianca is a corporate affairs professional with experience in community relations and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander affairs in the mining, energy, and public sectors. She is currently the First Nations Manager at Windlab.

Bianca has delivered shared value from Reconciliation Action Plans, Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUA), and community engagement strategies driven by opportunities from connecting company and community aspirations. She forms and maintains great relationships with people to help shape trust.

Bianca is a proud Torres Strait Islander woman. In 2011, Bianca participated in Robert De Castella’s Indigenous Marathon Project, where she was part of the first cohort of female Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to run the world’s biggest marathon, the New York City marathon. She is still heavily involved in the Indigenous Marathon Foundation, including being a Board Director. Bianca is also an external advisor for the Economic Development Queensland Board, ARENA and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Lance is the Queensland Shadow Minister for Energy. He is a committed advocate for clean energy and secure jobs in the renewables industry. He holds a Master of Sustainability and Climate Policy and is a McKinnon Scholar.

Paul Gleeson is Aurecon’s Managing Director, Energy. He was awarded Chief Sustainability Officer of the year in the World Sustainability Awards 2022, recognising his efforts to lead the charge for sustainability within Aurecon and support some of the world’s largest carbon emitters with decarbonisation and climate action.

Paul has over 27 years’ experience working across all aspects of the energy sector with substantial technical and commercial experience across project development, delivery, acquisition phases as well as strategy development and governance roles on some of the most significant wind, solar, transmission and storage projects in the Australian energy market.

A fellow of the Institution of Engineers Australia, Paul is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds a Certificate in Design Led Innovation from Stanford University. Paul is also on the Advisory Boards for The University of Queensland’s Master of Sustainable Energy
Program and the Curtin University institute for Energy Transition.

John Cole is the Founder and Chief Executive of Edify Energy, a leading Australian utility scale renewable energy company.  John has spearheaded renewable energy development in Europe, UK and Australia for the last 15 years. 

Prior to establishing Edify in 2015, John was co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of London based Low Carbon. Edify has originated, financed and delivered 1 GW of utility scale solar PV and battery storage projects, with a strong pipeline of projects to follow.

Edify Green Hydrogen (EGH2) is a consented, late stage, investment ready up to 5multi GW green hydrogen production facility to be built out in stages to meet the needs of domestic and export markets, together with a behind-the-meter solar photovoltaic and battery storage facility.

The initial stage is a 17.5 MW facility, in respect of which, the outstanding attributes of the project have been independently verified, Edify has uniquely secured Australian and German government funding:
• $48.2m from the Department of Industry, Science, Environment and Resources, , leading the development of Townsville’s Hydrogen Hub.
• with Siemens Energy under the German-Australian Hydrogen Innovation and Technology Incubator (HyGATE) initiative, $ $20.74m from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency and €16.4m from the Projektträger Jülich.

John holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from James Cook University and a Master of Business Administration from the Australian Graduate School of Management.

Mac is the CFO of Jet Zero Australia. He was previously Investment Director at the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC), the Australian Government-owned green bank, for over 8 years where he led CEFC’s investments in bioenergy and the circular economy. Mac has extensive experience in corporate and project financing, deal structuring, and strategy and execution, both domestically and internationally across a variety of sectors. In addition to CEFC, Mac previously held roles at Barclays and KPMG in the UK.

Fiona Simon is the CEO of the Australian Hydrogen Council (AHC), the peak body for the Australian hydrogen industry.

AHC connects the hydrogen industry and its stakeholders in building a secure, clean and resilient energy future that sustainably produces and uses hydrogen within the energy mix. AHC’s members are from a range of sectors, including energy, transport, consulting, banking and technology.
Prior to joining the Australian Hydrogen Council, Fiona worked for close to 20 years in energy policy and regulation, specialising in energy retail competition and consumer protection matters.

Fiona holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Melbourne. She has published a well-regarded academic book on retail energy regulation in Australia.

Katie-Anne leads the growth and regional support of Queensland's renewable energy industry membership council, supporting members in the build out of Queensland's next economic powerhouse, renewable energy, alongside Queensland's Coat of Arms primary agriculture and mineral industries.

Tom Keddie is an accomplished renewable energy professional with diverse expertise in the technical and commercial aspects of wind, solar, hydro, and other renewable technologies. With a strong background in corporate finance, portfolio management, and project development, Tom has played a key role in the development and financing of major renewable energy assets in Australia and Latin America.

Tom joined Windlab in March 2024 to support the construction delivery of Windlab's near term assets. He holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering (Honours) and Commerce (Economics & Finance) from the University of Melbourne.

Drawing from his international experience, Tom brings valuable insights and best practices to his role, driving innovative solutions and sustainable growth in the renewable

Lance is a Senior Project Manager overseeing Ark Energy’s SunHQ Hydrogen Hub, a renewable hydrogen production and refuelling station within the Sun Metals precinct near Townsville. With more than two decades of experience in minerals processing and the energy sector, Lance has played a pivotal role in Sun Metals Corporation’s decarbonisation journey. Previous roles include Project Manager for the Sun Metals Solar Farm, one of the largest integrated industrial use solar farms in Australia, which he managed from concept through to commissioning. In 2022, Lance moved from Sun Metals to sister company, Ark Energy, and has managed the delivery of its first major hydrogen project, SunHQ. Construction of SunHQ was completed in January 2025 and commissioning is currently underway.

Jo Mosur is the ESG, Sustainability & Impact Team Manager at KPMG.

With a focus on enterprise clients, Jo has worked across various industries in both the UK and Australia. Jo is passionate about delivering fit-for-purpose and practical solutions to drive sustainability, stakeholder engagement and long-term impact.

Recently, she collaborated with Townsville Enterprise to deliver the "Towards Net Zero ESG Toolkit," aimed at SMEs in the North Queensland region.

Scott is a skilled project manager with a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil), and extensive experience in both the public and private sectors. His career spans multiple industries, including road and bridge construction, civil infrastructure, precast and concrete technology, railways, and aviation.

In 2021, Scott founded his own engineering consulting firm, specialising in project management and contract administration. Currently, he is contracted to Townsville City Council, serving as the Program Manager for the Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct.

Scott's leadership on the Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct involves close collaboration with key State and Commonwealth government stakeholders. He is dedicated to developing a precinct that promotes investment and economic opportunities in renewable energy, critical minerals processing, and environmental sustainability.