Queensland’s CS Energy has announced the appointment of experienced energy executive Darren Busine as its new chief executive following the departure of former CEO Andrew Bills.
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Busine was most recently CS Energy’s executive general manager energy markets, technology and commercial, and has more than two decades’ experience in the Queensland energy sector, including previous senior leadership roles at Energex and Ergon Energy.
CS Energy xhair Adam Aspinall said Busine’s appointment came at an important time for CS Energy as it focusses on the safe and timely return to service of the joint venture owned Callide C Power Station in Central Queensland.
“Darren brings to the role a deep understanding of CS Energy’s business and the dynamic energy market it operates in,” Aspinall said.
“He has played a key role in the business diversifying into renewable energy and delivering customer-focused retail energy solutions for some of Queensland’s largest organisations.
“The CS Energy Board has appointed him following a rigorous, open market recruitment process.
“The Board is confident that Darren will lead CS Energy to deliver the reliable and affordable energy that Queenslanders expect and deserve.
“I’m particularly looking forward to working closely with Darren to safely return the Callide C units to service and to deliver improved reliable operation from the Callide B and Kogan Creek power stations.
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“I would like to thank Interim CEO Andrew Varvari for his commitment and leadership in guiding the business through its recent challenges.”
