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Philip Garling … to guide Ergon, Energex merger<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

May 10, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

The State Government has selected a chairman for the new parent company which will be formed from the merger of Ergon Energy and Energex.<\/p>\n

Mr Philip Garling is currently a non executive director of Essential Energy, Endeavour Energy, Ausgrid and Downer EDI, as well as president of Water Polo Australia.<\/p>\n

Essential Energy, Endeavour & Ausgrid are the three State-owned corporations that own and operate the NSW electicity distribution (“poles and wires”) network, known as Networks NSW.<\/p>\n

Treasurer Curtis Pitt said Mr Garling had a wealth of knowledge and first-hand industry experience.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the selection of Mr Garling, we know the merger of Queensland\u2019s electricity businesses Ergon Energy and Energex is in very experienced hands,\u201d Mr Pitt said.<\/p>\n

\u201cMost importantly, we are sure that Mr Garling\u2019s wealth of experience means the new business will remain at the core of Queenslanders\u2019 energy sector for decades to come.<\/p>\n

\u201cMr Garling has a well-established Board career spanning a number of listed and unlisted companies including several Chair positions.\u201d<\/p>\n

Energy Minister Mark Bailey said when the NSW Government formed Networks NSW in 2012, Mr Garling was appointed as a Non-Executive Director. <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cIn addition to his Board achievements, Mr Garling has had a successful CEO executive career with a strong commercial focus,\u201d Mr Bailey said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn his career in Australia and overseas, Mr Garling has established and led joint-venture projects and has been involved in mergers of large-scale companies. He has a strong track record of achievement and leadership.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr Garling said he was looking forward to the opportunity to be part of creating a government-owned energy business that would deliver value for Queenslanders. <\/strong><\/p>\n

He will take up the role on July 1 following the creation of the parent company but in the interim would start engaging with the existing businesses about the future direction and objectives.<\/p>\n

Treasurer Curtis Pitt said the merger of Queensland\u2019s distribution companies would result in an energy business for the future, and the largest power company in Australia with an asset base of more than $24 billion.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe merged business will be based in Townsville and the CEO, when appointed, is expected to live in Townsville,\u201d Mr Pitt said. <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThe merger is a key element of the government\u2019s plan to improve network efficiency and achieve sustainable price outcomes for customers over the longer term.<\/p>\n

\u201cMost importantly, the new merged entity will continue to support the development of regional Queensland, remaining an active employer in local communities. It\u2019s essential to retain local resources and continue to be a leader in emergency response.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr Bailey acknowledged the service of existing Ergon Energy chairman Clive Skarott and Energex chairman Gordon Jardine.<\/p>\n

“Mr Skarott and Mr Jardine will remain in their respective roles to assist in the transition to the new merged entity, expected to be established on July 1,” Mr Bailey said.<\/p>\n

“The makeup of the new merged entity board will be determined as soon as practicable, with a focus on appropriate skills and expertise, regional representation and continuity.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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