Julia Hoare

Independent Director at Meridian Energy Australia

Julia Hoare joined the Meridian board 26 September 2019. Julia is Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee.

Julia has extensive governance, financial, accounting and auditing expertise. Her executive career at PWC included significant experience in sustainability and risk management. Julia has a very strong governance pedigree and is currently a Director of a number of large New Zealand companies including Auckland International Airport, Port of Tauranga and a2 Milk. Julia was previously a director of Watercare Services and AWF Madison.

In addition to significant commercial and financial experience in both the private and public sectors, Julia's skills also span infrastructure, logistics, utilities and sustainable business practices.