Shalini Gonsalves

Shalini Gonsalves is an experienced professional in stakeholder engagement and infrastructure advisory, currently serving as the Acting External Stakeholder Manager at Origin Energy since October 2023, focusing on engagement strategies for the Future Fuels business, including renewable hydrogen initiatives. Previously, Shalini held multiple senior roles at WSP, including Principal for Infrastructure Advisory and Principal for Stakeholder Engagement, and worked at Sydney Water as an Account Manager, where leadership of an account management team facilitated the delivery of infrastructure for major developments in Sydney. Other notable positions include Senior Advisor roles at Optus and Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide, along with extensive experience in internal communication management at organizations like Westpac and British American Tobacco. Shalini holds a Graduate Certificate in City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning from UNSW, a Master's in Communication Management from the University of Technology Sydney, and a Bachelor's in Economics and Sociology from St. Xavier's College.