Developing a progressive EVP in the utilities industry

Simon Batters is GM of People and Safety at The Lines company, the Waikato-based utility company. Simon has over 20 years of experience in senior People and CEO roles in NZ businesses. We talk to Simon about his core work goal, “To create healthy workplaces that enable people to do great work” and the work he has led at The Lines Company to engage and retain key staff. We ask Simon about how The Lines Company identified their unique EVP in the utility industry. We find out how the project challenges some myths about the company and how a brave and progressive board have committed to new initiatives.