Our Team

We are passionate about powering Australia beyond Net Zero by creating cashback for our partners and their smart energy solutions.

The diversity of experience that our people bring to work helps us, and our clients, adapt and create innovative solutions.

  • Luke Konynenburg

    Luke Konynenburg

    CEO

    MBA, Dip. BM, Grad Cert (Corp Res)

    Luke has offered management experience in industries as diverse as finance and transport. Luke supports the team in delivering an unrivalled end-to-end service proposition.

  • Ric Brazzale

    Ric Brazzale

    GROUP CHAIRMAN

    B Comm, MBA

    Ric has more than 30 years’ experience in the energy sector. He is a member of the Australian Solar Council hall of fame, a vocal market advocator and commentator.

  • Nick Butler

    Nick Butler

    COO

    M Bus, BA(Comn)

    After 3 years as General Manager of National Carbon Bank of Australia, Nick has recently returned to Melbourne to take up the Chief Operating Officer role. He is now responsible for the operations of both NCBA and GET. He supports the Sydney and Melbourne operations teams to provide excellent end-to-end service for our clients.

  • Dexter Tan

    Dexter Tan

    Financial Controller

    Dexter joined us in 2009. He has overseen a diverse business growth including the acquisition of 2 companies. Currently, has full responsibility for planning and implementing our financial and accounting operations, while forecasting, planning, and developing our financial strategies.

  • Tom O’Hanlon

    TRADE MANAGER

    Dip BM, Dip CM

    Tom oversees our environmental certificate trading desk. He also oversees business development, contracts and market intelligence.

  • Alison Middleton

    Alison Middleton

    HR & OFFICE MANAGER

    Alison joined Green Energy Trading in 2009. She knows the ins and outs of our business. Her very dynamic role helps everyone to stay on their toes.

  • Emily Skehill

    MARKETING MANAGER

    currently manages marketing and business development. With a variety of roles under her belt, Emily's expertise includes her previous roles as Operations Manager and Compliance Manager

  • Adele Maguire

    VICTORIAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

    Adele joined the company in 2019 as a Customer Service Officer in the Operations Team, the engine room of the company. Just eight months later she joined the Marketing Team as a Business Development Manager, where she engaged more formally with our clients. Adele completed two secondment roles as Marketing Manager and Client Services Manager – Solar, during 2021-2022. Adele currently manages the business development for Victoria, actively selling our services for all activities which we are involved with.

  • Owen Ryan

    OPERATIONS MANAGER - SOLAR

    Owen has been involved in STCs and LGCs for over 8 years. He was instrumental in the development of GET’s Power Stations portfolio (which now consists of over 400 sites) and is an expert in large scale and commercial solar accreditations.

  • Tiana Bergmans

    OPERATIONS TEAM LEADER - SOLAR

    Tiana joined Green Energy Trading in 2022. Starting in the Commercial Lighting team, Tiana quickly showed her potential and is now our Solar Team Leader. With a Master of Environment (specialising in governance, policy and regulation) under her belt, Tiana is passionate about helping others access sustainability initiatives and improving environmental outcomes.

  • Nathan Upson

    OPERATIONS TEAM LEADER - ENERGY EFICIENCY

    Nathan joined the organisation in 2020 as a Customer Service Officer in the commercial lighting arm of the business. After completing a Diploma of Leadership and Management and working as the 2IC in the lighting department he was picked to head up the Energy Efficiency team as the Team Leader. Nathan has a keen interest in the transition of Australia's energy consumption to a more sustainable and efficient place.

  • Spencer Skehill

    R&D MANAGER - DEEMED ACTIVITIES

    Spencer became part of our team in 2011, having previously spent several years working in the energy retail sector as a metering specialist, business analyst, and trainer. Currently, he collaborates with a range of individuals and organisations within the industry to identify and create new business opportunities, commercial avenues and revenue streams for our clients.

  • Bianca Cottle

    SOLUTIONS MANAGER

    BSc(Hons), GradDipEd(Sec)

    Bianca joined us in 2019 as a Project Supervisor. Since then she has taken on several roles and been instrumental in managing projects and software products across the company. She is passionate about nurturing capabilities across the business and using data and tech to inspire innovative approaches.

  • Taylor Griffin

    SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

    Taylor started as a Developer in the IT team in 2014, then he took on the role of Development Team Leader with a focus on the UX as we took our bespoke online system, Geo to the larger market. In 2019 he started leading the IT team and became responsible for all development and engineering in the company.

  • Alastair Matcott

    PROJECT MANAGER - BETTER HOMES & CARBON

    Alastair joined the team in 2017 after looking for opportunities in the energy and sustainability sector. His enthusiasm, customer service and team leadership served him well in his roles as Operations Manager and Victorian Lighting Manager. Alastair is currently pursuing energy equity advocacy as project manager for our Better Homes & Carbon initiative in partnership with AE3.