Charley Beagle currently serves as the Head of Projects & Performance at Contact Energy Ltd, a role held since July 2019, providing strategic leadership to the G&T leadership team and managing the Projects and Performance Team. Previously, Charley was the Optimisation & Reliability Business Lead, enhancing the value of geothermal assets and focusing on operational efficiency and cost reduction. Charley's extensive experience at Contact Energy spans multiple positions, including Acting Head of Generation - Geothermal, Operations Manager, Asset Manager - Geothermal, Maintenance Coordinator, and Maintenance Planner. Charley began professional career at ECNZ as a Purchasing Officer. Educational qualifications include a Diploma in Electricity Supply Level 5 and Project & Contract Management Level 6 from ESITO.