SYDNEY: Gentrack Group Ltd announced the appointment of Andy Green CBE as Chair of its board of directors.
Andy has an extensive background in technology leadership including CEO of Logica, a £4bn turnover listed IT services Company, and CEO of BT Global Services, the enterprise arm of British Telecom.
Andy spends his time in both Australia and the UK, which will contribute both a local presence and global perspective to Gentrack’s customers and shareholders. Andy brings transformation and technology leadership to the role of Gentrack Chair.
In 2020 Andy was awarded Commander of the British Empire (CBE) for his contributions to the Information Technology and British Space Industries.
Acting Chair Fiona Oliver said, “The Board has undertaken an extensive search for a permanent Chair, and we’re delighted to welcome Andy to Gentrack. Working alongside the Group’s new CEO, Gary Miles, Andy brings a wealth of technology experience, passion for sustainability and a global perspective to oversee Gentrack’s strategic delivery and focus on growing value for customers and shareholders. Basing himself in both Australia and the UK throughout the year is also advantageous, presenting opportunities for Andy to engage and add value across the global Group footprint.”
Andy takes up the new role on 2 November and his appointment will be put to shareholders at the Annual Meeting in February 2021.
Gentrack also announces the retirement of Andy Coupe as a Non-executive Director of the Group, effective 2 November 2020.
Gentrack provides essential software for essential services, pairing powerful platforms with deep market knowledge to help utilities and airports lower service costs, foster innovation and confidently navigate market reform.
It employs over 450 people in offices across New Zealand, Australia, the UK, Singapore, USA and Europe and services over 200 utility and airport sites globally with its leading solutions.
Gentrack Cloud is a subscription-based billing, customer information, market interaction and portfolio analytics solution for energy and water utilities in markets where flexibility, uniqueness and compliance are essential.
Its meter-to-cash capabilities and managed services offering are designed to enable utilities to differentiate their businesses in competitive markets, to deliver great customer service experiences, achieve lower service costs, launch innovative products and stay compliant with market regulations.