John Haining

John Haining is an experienced professional with a diverse background in innovation, energy, and sustainability across various industries. Currently serving as Head of Corporate Transformation at Masdar, John has previously held senior positions such as Senior Director in the Energy practice at Alvarez & Marsal and Principal Consultant for Sustainability, ESG & Energy Transition at The Carnrite Group. With a strong focus on performance improvement and organizational change, John's earlier roles include Director of Innovation at Michael Johnson Associates, Founder of Pushstart AU, and Deputy Director at the University of Technology Sydney. John has contributed significantly to the Australian startup ecosystem and has extensive experience in consulting, research engagement, and corporate advisory roles, all backed by advanced academic qualifications in business and law from the University of Technology Sydney and the College of Law.