Our Board and leaders

The Board

Chairman

Richard Bolt

Non-executive directors

Helen Galloway

Will McIndoe

Elli Baker

Jules Scarlett

Wayne Collins

Corporation Secretary

Denita Gould

Chairman

Richard Bolt

Richard Bolt was appointed Chairman of Hydro Tasmania in July 2023.

Richard led 3 Victorian Government departments over 12 years, covering the portfolios of energy and resources, primary industries, education and training, economic development, employment and transport. He has played lead roles in national energy reforms, the establishment of renewable energy schemes in Victoria and New South Wales, and negotiations to commence a $500 million hydrogen export pilot project.

Richard has degrees in electrical engineering and public policy and management. He has been a director of various government-owned entities and a member of numerous national and state advisory committees. He was awarded a Public Service Medal in 2018.

Other directorships and appointments: Member Climate Change Authority; founding steering committee member Net Zero Australia

Director

Helen Galloway

Helen Galloway was appointed to the Hydro Tasmania Board in August 2021.

Helen is an experienced non-executive director having held roles both locally and internationally in a range of sectors. She has skills in commercial strategy, finance, IT and analytics. Helen is a certified practising accountant (FCPA), graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), and has degrees in information systems and commerce.

Helen grew up in Hobart and attended the University of Tasmania. She lives locally.

Other directorships and appointments: Chair Bank of Us; member of Board Compliance Committee Star Entertainment Group; non-executive director Hockey Australia

Director 

Elli Baker

Elli Baker was appointed to the Hydro Tasmania Board in February 2025.

She has served as a non‐executive director on boards for over 10 years and is an experienced C‐suite executive leader. Elli brings deep expertise and leadership in commercial and regulatory strategy, financial management and major project delivery in the energy and water sectors. She is passionate to deliver outcomes, make a difference and leave a legacy for future generations.

Elli is the founder and Managing Director of InfraFuture, an advisory business bringing specialist energy and water sector capability and experience to government and private sector clients in navigating complex issues, delivering major projects and accelerating the transition to renewable energy.

Director 

Will McIndoe

Will McIndoe was appointed to the Hydro Tasmania Board in February 2025.

Will has strong experience in the energy sector, having held executive roles locally and internationally. Will is an executive director in a global infrastructure management business, focused on investment opportunities and asset portfolio management across the renewables sector with specific coverage across strategy, markets and regulation. He is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).

Will grew up in Hobart and attended the University of Tasmania. He lives locally.

Other directorships and appointments: Non-executive director Innagreen One Limited; non-executive director Mint Renewables

Director

Jules Scarlett

Jules Scarlett was appointed to the Hydro Tasmania Board in September 2025.

Jules has over 30 years of commercial and governance experience in executive, board and legal roles, including as an ASX20 executive, leading Telstra’s wholesale telecommunications infrastructure business. She has also served as Telstra’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Government and Regional Affairs Executive and General Counsel Consumer, where she oversaw initiatives ranging from environment to the ethics of artificial intelligence.

Jules has a BA LLB (Hons) from the University of Tasmania and served for over 9 years on the Board and the Audit & Risk Committee of the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman. She lives locally.

Other directorships and appointments: Chair and Commissioner Tasmania Legal Aid; non-executive director TasPorts; independent director Surf Life Saving Australia; non-executive director NBN Co Limited; non-executive director Sea Forest

Director 

Wayne Collins

Wayne Collins was appointed to the Hydro Tasmania Board in December 2025. He has more than 21 years of experience on the boards of for-profit companies, wholly owned subsidiary companies and not-for-profit entities.

Wayne brings extensive international senior executive experience both in Australia and Canada to the role.

He has demonstrated experience in generation (including hydro and wind and networks), energy trading and asset management, and his operational and governance expertise both internationally and domestically bring valuable insights.

Wayne holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) (Hons) and Bachelor of Business (Accounting and Finance).

Other directorships and appointments: Non-executive on the board at Powerlink Queensland since 2020 and is currently Chair of the Major Projects Committee and a member of the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee. He has previously chaired two other board committees.

Board committees

Audit Committee 

Members: Helen Galloway (Chair), Jules Scarlett and Richard Bolt

Audit Committee Terms of Reference

Risk Management Committee 

Members: Will McIndoe (Chair), Helen Galloway and Wayne Collins

Risk Management Committee Terms of Reference 

People, Culture and Safety Committee 

Members: Jules Scarlett (Chair), Elli Baker and Will McIndoe

People, Culture and Safety Committee Terms of Reference

Major Projects Committee

Members: Richard Bolt (Chair), Elli Baker and Wayne Collins

Major Projects Committee Terms of Reference

Our leaders

Chief Executive Officer

Rachel Watson

Executive General Manager Finance

Tim Peters

Executive General Manager Strategy & Commercial

Erin van Maanen

Executive General Manager People, Governance & Corporate Affairs

Ruth Groom

Executive General Manager Assets & Infrastructure

Jesse Clark

Executive General Manager Major Projects & Entura

Tammy Chu

Chief Executive Officer, Momentum Energy

Lisa Chiba

Chief Executive Officer

Rachel Watson

Rachel Watson commenced in the role of CEO Hydro Tasmania in April 2025.

Before joining Hydro Tasmania, she was the country manager for OX2 Australia, where she led the development of renewable energy projects across the nation. As CEO of Pacific Hydro Australia, she played a pivotal role in driving the growth of hydro, solar and wind power projects. Her leadership extended to her time as Chair of the Clean Energy Council, where she championed the transition to renewable energy across the country.

Rachel’s expertise spans infrastructure development, retail, finance and legal, giving her a comprehensive understanding of the energy industry’s complexities.

She has been named in The Australian’s list of 100 Green Power Players, a testament to her influence and contributions to clean energy.

Executive General Manager Finance

Tim Peters

Tim Peters is our Executive General Manager Finance.

He has been with Hydro Tasmania for 15 years and has held a variety of finance and project roles.

Tim is a chartered accountant with over 25 years of experience in the finance, utility and manufacturing sectors. Prior to joining Hydro Tasmania, he worked for a number of listed ASX 200 companies.

Tim is responsible for the following portfolios: Information Technology, Enterprise Risk, Business Services, Audit and Assurance, Commercial Risk and Corporate Finance.

Executive General Manager People, Governance & Corporate Affairs

Ruth Groom

Ruth Groom is our Executive General Manager People, Governance & Corporate Affairs.

Ruth has responsibility for corporate affairs, workplace health and safety, people and capability, and diversity, equity and inclusion.

Ruth has worked in the energy sector for over 20 years including the federal government’s Australian Greenhouse Office (now DCCEEW) and as Manager of the National GreenPower Accreditation Program at the NSW Sustainable Energy Development Authority.

She started with Hydro Tasmania in 2003 and has worked across the business in a range of roles with responsibility for corporate planning and strategy, government relations and industry liaison, and communications and marketing. Ruth has held several directorships and is a local leader for Mentor Walks in Hobart.

Executive General Manager Strategy & Commercial

Erin van Maanen

Erin van Maanen commenced as Executive General Manager Strategy at Hydro Tasmania in 2023 and acted as Interim CEO from October 2024 until April 2025.

Erin was previously Head of Commercial at Marinus Link and has held prior leadership roles at Hydro Tasmania in wholesale energy, corporate finance, strategy and governance.

Erin started her career at Roaring 40s where she worked on wind developments in Australia and Asia. She was also a manager in renewable project advisory at Macquarie Capital in Hong Kong.

Erin has a Bachelor of Commerce (Economics) from the University of Melbourne, postgraduate qualifications in applied finance and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Executive General Manager Assets & Infrastructure

Jesse Clark

Jesse Clark commenced his role as Executive General Manager Assets & Infrastructure in October 2020.

Jesse has carriage of the operation, maintenance and capital investment for the extensive power generation portfolio of Hydro Tasmania, including Bass Strait islands and Tamar Valley Power Station.

Jesse began his career with Hydro Tasmania in 2003 as a graduate engineer and has since worked across the business in a variety of roles including Head of Production Operations, Manager Major Outages and a period as Chief Operations Officer.

Executive General Manager Major Projects & Entura

Tammy Chu

Tammy Chu is Executive General Manager Major Projects & Entura, leading the delivery of Hydro Tasmania’s major projects program consisting of the Tarraleah Power Station upgrade and the Cethana pumped hydro energy storage project. She also leads our consulting business, Entura.

Tammy joined the business in 2000 as a graduate and held a range of positions at Entura, from technical professional to project manager, business development manager, manager of the water and environment teams, and Managing Director.

Chief Executive Officer, Momentum Energy

Lisa Chiba

Lisa Chiba is Chief Executive Officer of Momentum Energy, the retail arm of Hydro Tasmania. She was appointed in 2022.

Lisa has worked in a range of leadership roles across the retail energy, utilities and financial services sectors in Australia and the UK over more than 20 years.

Lisa is passionate about the role energy companies can and should play in Australia’s energy transition, particularly supporting and empowering consumers.

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The Board

Richard Bolt

Helen Galloway

Elli Baker

Will McIndoe

Jules Scarlett

Wayne Collins

Board committees

Our leaders

Rachel Watson

Tim Peters

Ruth Groom

Erin van Maanen

Jesse Clark

Tammy Chu

Lisa Chiba