Hitesh Sampat is an accomplished market analyst with extensive experience in the energy sector. Currently serving as a Principal Market Analyst at the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) since October 2022, Hitesh previously held the position of Senior Supervisor - CSG & LNG Sales at CNOOC Gas & Power (Australia) from October 2019 to October 2022. Prior roles include Commercial Operations Analyst at APA Group, Settlement Analyst at ERM Power, and Settlements Officer at Origin Energy, where Hitesh specialized as a Joint Venture Accountant in Hydrocarbon Revenue Accounting for over three years. Hitesh began the career as a Project Accounts Payable Processor at Bechtel. Hitesh holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Griffith University and is an alumnus of Brisbane Grammar School.