Joel Cook

Joel Cook is a senior energy sector leader serving as the Head of Strategy & Regulation at Transpower.

Joel plays a pivotal role in shaping strategy and ensuring compliance with national frameworks that govern New Zealand’s electricity infrastructure. His work involves leading engagement with the Commerce Commission and the Electricity Authority, engaging more broadly with stakeholders. He works closely with Transpower’s grid development and delivery teams ensuring that Transpower’s work aligns with long-term consumer interests and national decarbonisation goals.

Joel brings extensive international experience having been based in London and Sydney as an economic consultant working on a broad range of infrastructure-related issues.

He regularly contributes to industry forums and academic initiatives, including presenting at the University of Auckland’s Energy Economics Summer School, where he shares insights on planning, investment, and the Transpower’s work programme.