Tim Nelson

from AGL Energy

Bio

Associate Professor Tim Nelson – B.Ec (HonsI), Phd (UNE), FGIA FCIS, GAICD

Tim is the Executive General Manager, Energy Markets at Iberdrola Australia. In this role, Tim leads the wholesale and retail energy markets functions. He also leads business development for firming, hydrogen and smart solutions. Tim joined Iberdrola Australia in March 2020 from the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC). Up until November 2018, Tim was the Chief Economist of AGL Energy.

He is also a Climate Councillor, a member of the Westpac Stakeholder Advisory Council, an advisory board member for My Net Zero and is on the Research Committee for the Centre for Policy Development.

Tim is an Associate Professor at Griffith University and is widely published in Australian and international peer-reviewed journals. He holds a PhD in economics for which he earned a Chancellors Doctoral Research Medal and a first-class honours degree in economics. Tim is also a fellow of the Governance Institute (FGIA FCG CS CGP) and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).

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