Queensland Energy System Advisory Board

The Queensland Energy System Advisory Board was established under the Energy (Renewable Transformation and Jobs) Act 2024 (the Act), commencing operations on 1 July 2024.

The board provides expert advice to the Queensland Government to support the state’s energy system planning.

Board members

Leeanne Bond (Chair)

Leeanne is an engineering executive, independent non-executive company director, board chair and advisory board member.

With over 30 years’ experience in the energy sector through engineering projects and professional services, Leanne also has expertise in:

• energy and resources
• business strategy
• infrastructure
• governance of major projects.

Leeanne is also an independent, non-executive director at FPR Energy, Aurecon Limited, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering Limited and CRC One Basin Limited.

Mark Carkeet

Mark Carkeet is a legal consultant and former partner at Minter Ellison, having worked almost exclusively for over 30 years on matters involving the energy and resources sectors.

Mark has provided advice to government on energy initiatives.

Peter Price

Peter Price has over 40 years’ experience in the Queensland electricity Industry.

Peter is the Chief Engineer at Energy Queensland and is a member of the Executive Leadership Team, leading on engineering and asset management strategies.

Jo Sheppard

Jo Sheppard is the Chief Executive Officer of the Queensland Farmers Federation and former Mayor of the Paroo Shire Council.

Jo has partnered with the government on energy initiatives that support landholders and has 20 years' experience in roles that support and advocate for Queensland’s regional communities.

Professor Paul Simshauser AM

Professor Paul Simshauser AM is the Chief Executive Officer at Powerlink Queensland and a professor of economics at Griffith University.

Paul has more than 30 years’ experience in Queensland’s energy sector in generation, retail, energy policy and public administration.

Kate Summers

Kate Summers is the Principal Consultant of Power Systems at Ekistica, helping to develop and strengthen remote and regional Australia’s capability to deliver reliable power solutions in the renewable energy sector.

Kate is also an experienced power control engineer.

Leann Wilson

Leann Wilson is a Bidjara/Kara-Kara and South Sea Islander Descendent, and is a recognised experienced executive, business owner and First Nations leader.

Leann is experienced in facilitation collaboration between First Nations people and the energy and resources sector.

Rachel Crossland

Rachel Crossland is the acting Under Treasurer of Queensland Treasury.

Annual progress statement

The board is required to prepare an annual progress statement for each financial year in relation to the progress made:

• towards achieving the renewable energy targets
• on matters that are part of the optimal infrastructure pathway.

View the board's:

• meeting communiques
• annual progress statements.