Dennis Barnes: Snowy Hydro CEO on What's Missing in the Energy Conversation, Snowy 2.0 & Energy Leadership

We were joined by Dennis Barnes, CEO of Snowy Hydro, a leader in Australia’s energy transition. With decades of experience in the sector, he’s steered major companies through transformation, decarbonisation, and infrastructure growth. We talked about his career, how he sees the future of energy, and what’s next for Snowy Hydro.--Dennis Barnes is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Snowy Hydro LimitedPrior to joining Snowy Hydro, Barnes served as CEO of Contact Energy in New Zealand, where he led an investment program in renewable generation and enterprise-wide systems. He also held senior executive roles at Origin Energy.His appointment at Snowy Hydro comes at a pivotal time as the company undertakes significant projects like Snowy 2.0, aimed at bolstering Australia's renewable energy infrastructure.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/curiositycrisispodcast/LinkedInhttps://linkedin.com/company/curiosity-crisis-podcastWebsite:https://www.curiositycrisis.com/