Paul Simshauser

Paul Simshauser has a strong background in the energy sector. Paul is currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Powerlink Queensland since June 2020. Prior to this role, they held positions such as Professor of Economics at the Centre for Applied Energy Economics and Policy Research (CAEEPR) since October 2004 and Associate at the University of Cambridge's Energy Policy Research Group since April 2018. Paul also worked as the Executive General Manager of Energy Markets at Infigen Energy from December 2017 to May 2020. Additionally, they served as the Director-General of the Department of Energy and Water Supply from July 2015 to December 2017, where they were the principal advisor to the Queensland Minister for Energy, Biofuels, and Water Supply. Before that, they held various positions at AGL Australia, Babcock & Brown, NewGen Power, and Stanwell Corporation Limited, where they gained extensive experience in energy trading and served as Chief Economist & Group Head of Corp Affairs, Chief Executive Officer, and General Manager of Energy Trading, respectively.

Paul Simshauser completed their education as follows:

- From 1999 to 2002, they earned a PhD in Economics from The University of Queensland.

- From 1996 to 1998, they obtained a Master of Commerce degree in Accounting and Finance from Griffith University.

- In 2017-2018, they pursued a Graduate Certificate in Policy Analysis from Griffith University.

- Between 1990 and 1992, they earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting and Finance from Griffith University.

- From 1987 to 1989, they completed a Bachelor of Economics degree from The University of Queensland.

- Their education began at Marist College Ashgrove from 1979 to 1986, but no specific degree or field of study is mentioned.