John Phillpotts

John Phillpotts serves as the General Manager of Strategy, Sustainability & Regulation at Urban Utilities since October 2021, previously holding the role of Head of Sustainable Value. His responsibilities focus on long-term planning, pricing affordability, financial strategy, and capital planning to enhance sustainable value for communities and customers. Prior to Urban Utilities, John held senior positions, including Senior Director at Strategen, where John guided customer-centered electricity sector transformations, and General Manager Strategy at Energy Queensland, leading a multi-disciplinary team in developing strategic directions. Other notable roles include Director of Future Networks at Energy Networks Australia and Program Manager at CSIRO for the Electricity Network Transformation Roadmap. John's career began in finance and management roles at ANZ, and academic credentials include an MBA specializing in Strategy from QUT and qualifications from the Australian Institute of Company Directors.