Steve Badgery

Steve Badgery has accumulated a diverse range of work experience over the years. Steve currently holds the position of Head of Pro Experience - AU & NZ at OpenSolar, where they lead and manages the solar design and sales application for professionals in the industry. Prior to this role, Steve served as the Pro Experience Manager at OpenSolar, responsible for providing solar manufacturers and finance companies with customized software solutions for their dealer networks.

Before joining OpenSolar, Steve worked as the Head of Customer Experience at LAVO™, where they contributed to the advancement of hydrogen energy storage solutions. Furthermore, they held the position of Director of Community Engagement & Marketing at Providence Asset Group, an investment firm specializing in renewable energy and clean technology. In this role, Steve collaborated with research institutions, industry partners, and government entities to drive optimization in green energy design, construction, project management, and asset management.

Prior to their role at Providence Asset Group, Steve spent a significant portion of their career at Westpac. There, they served as the Senior Manager for Agribusiness & Commercial Industries Marketing, Business Marketing Manager for CRM & D, and Marketing Manager for Agribusiness, Marketing & Brand. These roles allowed him to gain a strong understanding of marketing strategies and operations in the banking sector.

Steve's career also includes experience as an Executive Agribusiness Recruitment Consultant at Agricultural Appointments, where they assisted clients in defining job requirements and matching them with suitable candidates. Steve started their professional journey as a Corporate & Agribusiness Finance Graduate at Commonwealth Bank before taking on the role of Client Relationship Assistant at Link Market Services.

Overall, Steve Badgery's career has spanned various industries, including solar technology, energy storage, finance, and recruitment. Their expertise lies in pro experience management, customer experience, marketing, and community engagement.

Steve Badgery attended Trinity Grammar School from 1994 to 1999, where they obtained their HSC degree. Steve then enrolled at the University of Sydney from 2003 to 2005, earning a degree in Business (Agricultural Commerce), focusing on Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services. In 2017, they participated in a Marketing Week Mini MBA program with Mark Ritson, receiving a Mini Marketing MBA certification. Additionally, Steve completed a Cert 1 program at TAFE NSW, specializing in Holistic Management, although the specific start and end years for this certification are not provided.