Allan Dawson

Allan Dawson is a highly experienced professional in the electricity and technology sectors, currently serving as Deputy Chair and Board Member at the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko since April 2017, where Allan also chairs the Compliance Committee and participates in the System Operations Board Sub-committees. In December 2023, Allan took on the roles of Chair and Director at Connexionz. Additionally, since June 2019, Allan has been the Chairperson and Sole Independent Director at Arlo Training Management Software, which operates on a SAAS platform. As Advisory Board Chair at Onfarm Solutions since July 2021, Allan contributes to the agritech industry, and has been a Director at Winnow Software Limited since November 2020. Previous roles include Director at Montoux and various leadership positions in the governance of electricity and gas markets in Western Australia, showcasing a strong background in regulatory and operational oversight. Allan holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Otago and several professional qualifications, including Fellowship from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.