Leadership

Merryn York AM

Non-Executive Director, appointed 26 September 2026.

BE (Electrical), MEngSc, Hon FIE Aust, FTSC, GAICD 

Merryn has more than 30 years’ executive experience across Australia’s energy industry covering transmission planning, major infrastructure investment, market regulation and the integration of renewable energy into the electricity system. 

Merryn was most recently Executive General Manager, System Design at the Australian Energy Market Operator, where she led system planning to support Australia’s transition to net zero. Previously, Merryn was a Commissioner at the Australian Energy Market Commission and Chief Executive of Powerlink Queensland. 

Merryn has been a Non-Executive Director at Transpower New Zealand since 2025. She has previously held Director roles on the Boards of Transmission Company Victoria, Energy Networks Australia and ElectraNet SA.