President, World Wind Energy Association (WWEA)
Biography
Chairman/Hon. Chairman International Renewable Energy Alliance (REN Alliance) since 2004
Board Member World Wind Energy Association since 2003: Senior Vice President 2005 – 2011, Hon Vice President since 2011
Director Energy Globe Foundation and member of the International Award Jury
Member of REN21 Steering Committee since 2004 and Vice Chairman 2008-2013
Founding International Renewable Energy Generators 1999-2009
Director International Hydropower Associations 2001-2009 and Hon. Life Member since 2010
Chairman Hydro Tasmania 1993-2004
Liberal Senator for Tasmania 1968-1986
Shadow Minister for Education 1973-74, Community Development 1974-75, Industry and Commerce 1983-84, Finance 1984-85
Tasmanian Minister for Education and Technology and Chairman of the Australian Education Council
University of Tasmania – Alumni of the Year 2005 for achievenment in renewable energy
REGA Award for services to renewable energy industry 2009