Darren Gilchrist

Darren Gilchrist is a highly experienced leader in the energy sector, with experience across energy markets, electricity transmission, renewable energy, industrial operations, and energy policy and regulation.

He leads the energy part of the business at Oji Fibre Solutions, a large industrial pulp and packaging manufacturer where he oversees both generation and energy use across Australia and New Zealand operations, managing renewable energy and decarbonisation initiatives, including bioenergy, geothermal, wind, solar and BESS projects.

Darren has held various leadership roles in the energy industry, including positions at Transpower, M-Co, OnEnergy and Mighty River Power. His career spans both technical and strategic domains, with expertise in stakeholder engagement, strategic leadership and delivery of complex projects.