Graeme Ancell

Graeme Ancell has a diverse and extensive work experience in the electricity industry in New Zealand. Graeme is currently working at WEL Networks as a Senior DER Engineer, a role they started in July 2021. Prior to this, they owned and directed Ancell Consulting, a consulting firm providing services to the Electricity Industry in New Zealand since November 2015.

Graeme also has significant experience working at Transpower New Zealand, where they held various managerial positions. From April 2009 to October 2015, they served as the Power System Planning Manager, where they were responsible for grid planning, development, and reliability, as well as providing advice to customers on proposed connections. Graeme successfully led the production of Transpower's 2015 Integrated Transmission Plan during this time.

Previously at Transpower, Graeme held positions such as Operations Planning Manager from November 2007 to April 2009, System Operations Investigations Manager from April 2004 to October 2007, and Pricing Team Leader from June 2000 to April 2004. In these roles, they managed teams and oversaw outage planning, generation and transmission asset testing, system security forecast, and pricing matters.

Earlier in their career, Graeme worked as a Pricing Analyst, Network Planning Engineer, and Protection and SCADA Engineer at Transpower. In their role as a Protection and SCADA Engineer from April 1993 to January 1997, they were responsible for designing, installing, and commissioning protection systems and SCADA and metering. Graeme also conducted studies and developed software to analyze the performance of protection relays.

Overall, Graeme Ancell has had a comprehensive and multifaceted career in the electricity industry, showcasing their expertise in areas such as DER engineering, grid planning, asset management, and pricing.

Graeme Ancell has a strong background in education, having pursued various degrees at prestigious institutions. Graeme began their educational journey in 1985 at The University of Auckland, where they completed a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.Hons) First Class in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. This laid the foundation for their subsequent academic pursuits. From 1989 to 1992, Graeme continued their education at The University of Auckland, achieving a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Graeme'sdoctoral studies equipped him with advanced knowledge and expertise in their field. In 2001, Graeme enrolled at Victoria University of Wellington for a Master of Information Management, specializing in Management Information Systems, General. This degree demonstrated their ability to diversify their skills and knowledge, expanding their understanding of the intersection between technology and management. Through their educational background, Graeme Ancell has gained a solid foundation in engineering, electrical and electronics, and information management, setting him up for success in related professional fields.