Mike Underhill

Mike Underhill is an experienced leader in the energy sector, currently serving as an Advisory Group Member at Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko since July 2024. Underhill has held significant roles, including Director and Chair of the Regulatory & Asset Management Committee at The Lines Company, and member of the Security & Reliability Council from May 2021 to May 2024. Prior positions include Director and Chair of the Risk & Audit Committee at Electra and Director and Chair of the Risk Committee at Network Waitaki. Underhill's extensive background includes a leadership role as Chief Executive Officer at both the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority and WEL Networks. Educational qualifications encompass an Advanced Management Programme at Harvard University, a Master of Commerce in Economics, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Power from the University of Canterbury.