DR PAUL SIMSHAUSER

Director-General, Department of Energy and Water Supply

ENERGY INDUSTRY – CHALLENGES AHEAD

Biography:

Paul Simshauser was appointed Director-General of the Department of Energy and Water Supply in July 2015.

Prior to his current role, Paul was AGL Energy’s Chief Economist.  He has also held senior executive positions at Stanwell Corporation, NewGen Power and Babcock & Brown.

Paul holds Bachelor Degrees in Economics and in Commerce, has a Masters Degree in Accounting & Finance, and a PhD in Economics.  He is an FCPA and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Paul is also Professor of Economics at Griffith University’s Business School, and is widely published on energy economics in academic journals.