Energy Expert
Griffith Business School award winner 2016
Professor Paul Simshauser AM is a leading energy industry figure with more than two decades experience in the sector. He is the Chief Executive Officer of Powerlink Queensland, chief economist and head of corporate development with Infigen Energy and adjunct a professor of economics at Griffith University.
He also served as Director-General of the Department of Energy and Water Supply, a role in which he also supported the Lockhart community through the Government Champion program. The program provided Queensland government chief executives the opportunity to work with communities to improve the life outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
In addition, Professor Simshauser AM has raised significant funds for student scholarships and prizes at Griffith University.
A remarkable tale
Professor Paul Simshauser has featured on an episode of Remarkable Tales, which reports from Lockhart River on how solar power is transforming the town’s businesses, schools and homes.