Lachlan McDermid

Lachlan McDermid is a seasoned strategy manager with extensive experience in the renewable energy sector and consulting. Currently serving as Strategy Manager at the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) since February 2023, Lachlan previously held a similar role at Verdia from April 2019 to December 2022, overseeing various functions including strategy, commercial, and business development. Prior consulting experience includes positions at A.T. Kearney, where key contributions involved managing post-merger integration and developing strategic plans for major telecommunications clients. Lachlan's academic background includes a Bachelor of Engineering with First Honors in Renewable Energy from UNSW, complemented by an Engineer's Degree in Renewable Energies from Chalmers University of Technology, along with a foundation in high school education from The Scots School Bathurst. Additionally, Lachlan served as a Combat Engineer Reservist in the Australian Army and undertook various co-op scholarship roles in the renewable energy and technology sectors.