James Kilty will take up his position as CEO on October 18, 2021.
Powerco’s board of directors has appointed James Kilty as its next chief executive.
Kilty has been with Contact Energy for nearly 20 years and has made a huge contribution to the business and to the industry in that time. He has worked in most areas of Contact’s business, led countless major initiatives and developed many of Contact’s core systems, processes and strategies.
Kilty’s most recent role has been as deputy chief executive, where he has led the development of Contact’s de-carbonisation strategy and delivered major projects supporting Contact’s demand growth programme, including the Tauhara geothermal power station and the development of key partnerships and business acquisitions.
Powerco chair John Loughlin is pleased to welcome Kilty to lead the company into the future.
“James is such a strong fit for our business. With an impressive track record in building and leading high-performing teams, delivering major capital investment projects, and shaping business critical strategies, James brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Powerco,” he said.
Kilty will take up his position as CEO on October 18, 2021.
Kilty replaces Nigel Barbour, who leaves the business on July 1. Powerco chief financial officer Chris Taylor will be acting CEO until October 18.
Looking ahead to his appointment, Kilty said: “Powerco’s focus on serving its customers and evolving its networks for the future really appealed to me. It’s an exciting time in the energy sector, particularly given the opportunity that new technology and sector efficiencies present to enable a secure and low-cost transition to a low carbon future.”
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