Doug Schmidt

Doug has 30 years' experience in the electricity industry and also has experience in senior management roles in Local Government, in particular operational management, asset management and management of major engineering projects in the public realm. In his current role, Doug is responsible for network engineering, network control and asset management for the SA electricity distribution network. Doug's current role also includes the implementation of SA

Power Networks' Future Network Strategy, in particular how the 'network of the future' will accommodate new technologies such as renewable generation sources and new customer equipment such as in-home battery storage and electric vehicles. Doug holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Adelaide University.