ENGIE is charging ahead with its Australian and New Zealand operations, announcing the appointment of a new CEO and other key changes to the executive team.
Shannon Hyde has been appointed ENGIE CEO Australia and New Zealand (ANZ). He takes over from Rik De Buyserie, who departs Australia to take up the role of Country Manager for ENGIE North Africa.
Mr Hyde was previously appointed the youngest-ever CEO of ENGIE ANZ’s retail subsidiary Simply Energy, before it was rebranded to ENGIE, and then as the Managing Director of that entity. He has been with the company since 2010, working across several operational roles over his 15-year tenure.
This appointment coincides with other executive team changes at ENGIE ANZ.
After more than 30 years in the energy industry, ENGIE ANZ’s Chief Operating Officer for Generation, Graeme York, is retiring on 15 May 2025.
Mr York started his career in the heart of Victoria’s energy industry, the Latrobe Valley, including as CEO of the Hazelwood Power Station and coal mine.
Frederik Baerts has started as Managing Director of Generation. He was previously the President and CEO of Singapore’s Senoko Energy, which owns and operates a 2.6GW power plant and retails electricity and energy solutions to businesses and households in the island nation.
ENGIE ANZ Chief Development Officer for Net Zero Energy Solutions, Anna Quillinan, is also leaving the business after nearly six years, having overseen the installation of more than 200 electric vehicle fast charging points and establishing numerous clean energy precinct and university partnerships on behalf of ENGIE.
Mr Hyde said he was excited and proud to step into this leadership role and continue the company’s strong recent momentum.
“I look forward to delivering our local strategy, continuing to grow the company and augmenting all the hard work we’ve done over the last few years in placing ourselves in the centre of Australia’s energy transition.
“My own path is a great example of the career opportunities which are supported at ENGIE.
“I would like to thank Rik, Graeme and Anna for their incredible contributions to transforming and growing ENGIE ANZ and establishing our credentials as a leader in the pursuit of a net zero energy system and economy, and to welcome Frederik and his family to Australia.”
