Smart Energy
Lara Denovan is an accomplished operations and visual merchandising professional with extensive experience in the fashion industry. Currently serving as Operations Manager and Installations Coordinator at Smart Energy since March 2021, Lara previously held the position of National Visual Merchandising Manager at The Brand Stable, where collaboration and creativity were key focuses. Earlier roles include Assistant Visual Merchandiser for Gucci in Australia and New Zealand, and Visual Merchandising Manager at The Brand Stable, where responsibilities encompassed developing merchandise strategies and creating display concepts. Lara began their career as a Regional Visual Merchandiser for PANDORA A/S in Canada. Lara holds a Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts and Design from Australian Catholic University.
Smart Energy
Smart Energy was founded to help Australia realise its full solar potential through harnessing our lucky country’s abundance of sun. As a vertically integrated solar technology company, our mission is to save the planet, one roof at a time. We’re reducing the energy costs of Australian households and businesses while improving the nation's green credentials. In 2016 long-time friends Elliot Hayes and Beau Savage co-founded the company after having worked in Solar since finishing school. In this short time, Smart Energy has grown to more than 200 staff with offices in Byron Bay, Newcastle, Sydney, Hobart, Adelaide, Wollongong, Melbourne, and Brisbane. We are now one of Australia’s market leaders in solar and currently average more than 100 installations a week. How we work Quality and customer satisfaction is at the core of what we do. That’s why we only use Clean Energy Council accredited Installers and Tier 1 products. We are committed to providing an environmentally friendly, affordable and enduring alternative to the polluting and increasingly expensive electricity generators & retailers.