Sam Sofi

Sam is Acting Chief Operational Officer and the EGM Field Operations. Field Operations Group provides safe and efficient delivery of field activities and includes System Control and incident response and coordination functions for the organisation.

Field Operations are focussed on delivering a safe and reliable electricity network 24/7 and play a major role in building and maintaining Ausgrid’s network.

Sam has also held positions including, GM-Technical Operations, GM – Asset Management and Operations and Director of Transformation. Sam’s 20+ years' of industry experience has also included roles in Ausgrid’s External Projects, Customer Services, Field Operating, Transmission and System Control areas.

On December 1, 2016, Australian Super and IFM acquired a combined 50.4% controlling interest in Ausgrid from the NSW Government via a 99-year lease, and Sam was directly involved in the change of ownership process.

Sam has an Electrical Engineering Degree, a Master in Engineering Management and a Master of Accounting and Finance.