Richard is CEO and Executive Chairman of Edge Zero, the leading supplier of low voltage monitoring and control technology to distribution utilities in Australia. Edge Zero provides critical, real time grid monitoring technology and control software to electricity distribution networks, enabling utilities to improve power quality and asset management while integrating customer DER assets in an efficient, reliable and safe environment.
Richard is a recognized leader in the Asia-Pacific energy sector. He was previously CEO of Energy Australia, one of the 3 major integrated utilities in Australia, and Managing Director of China Light and Power’s international business, comprising over 10,000MW of generation and over 3 million retail customers across the region.
Richard was previously Chairman of the Clean Energy Council, Australia’s leading renewables industry body, and Chairman of the Energy Supply Association of Australia.