AGL Energy appoints Miles George as chair-elect

He has over 30 years of experience in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

AGL Energy Limited has appointed Miles George as its chair-elect after Chairman Patricia McKenzie announced her retirement after two years in the post.

In a statement, AGL said McKenzie will retire from the board after the release of the company’s fiscal year 2025 half year results set on 12 February 2025.

“I will retire from the AGL Board following the release of AGL’s FY25 half-year results in February 2025. I remain committed to chairing AGL until February and will continue to support the management team and ensure an orderly handover to Miles,” McKenzie said.

George has more than 30 years of experience in the energy and infrastructure sectors, with a focus on development, investment and financing in the renewable energy industry in Australia and internationally.

Previously, he held roles including chair of the Clean Energy Council, director of Spark Infrastructure, managing director of Infigen Energy, and CEO of CleanCo Queensland. He also advised the Australian Energy Market Commission and the Australian Energy Market Operator on the energy transition.