Board of Directors

Electricity Invercargill Limited

The Electricity Invercargill Ltd Directors’ responsibilities are governed by the company’s constitution and the Companies Act 1993. The directors’ roles include determining policy, preparing a Statement of Intent, Business Plan and Asset Management Plan, monitoring PowerNet’s performance, reporting to the shareholder (Invercargill City Holdings Limited), publishing an Annual Report and ensuring PowerNet complies with relevant legislation.

Stephen Lewis
Chair
CMInstD, CEng, FIET, MIAM

Stephen is the chair of the Electricity Invercargill Ltd board. He is a company director and business consultant with extensive experience in the electricity supply industry.

Amanda Singleton
Director

Amanda was appointed a director on the board of Electricity Invercargill Ltd in February 2025, she brings significant expertise in governance, operational leadership, and customer-centric strategy development.

Peter Heenan
BCom, FCA, CMIstD

Peter commenced as a director of Electricity Invercargill Ltd board in January 2024 and contributes a wealth of financial expertise and opportunity assessments for business development and growth.

Matt Russsell

Matt was appointed a director of Electricity Invercargill Ltd in February 2025. Over the last 15 years, he has worked across several sectors in a governance capacity. 

Simon Young
BBS, Dip Hort Sci., M Sci (International Agriculture), M. Phil (Econ)

Simon is a director on the board of Electricity Invercargill Ltd, he has over 25 years’ experience throughout the electricity industry.