New ARENA CEO appointed

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A new Chief Executive Officer has been appointed to the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).

Darren Miller has been selected for the role by the Federal Government. He was co-founder and CEO of electricity retailer Mojo Power from 2015 to July 2018 and Director of Asset Finance at Sungevity Australia in 2014. Mr Miller’s previous experience also includes his role of CEO at technology and services company Sumwise from 2007 to 2013.

The news comes as revious ARENA CEO Ivor Frischknecht advised the Federal Government that he would not be seeking a third term after overseeing 370 projects which leveraged $2.8 billion of investment.

Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg said Mr Miller’s experience in the renewable energy and electricity retail sectors as well as in start-up companies aligns well with ARENA’s development of local renewable energy technology.

“Mr Frischknecht has helped to make ARENA a success by utilising his expertise in energy, innovation and early stage investment,” Mr Frydenberg said.

“Under his guidance, ARENA has developed a clear set of priority investment areas consistent with the Turnbull Government’s emphasis on affordable and reliable energy.”

“I thank Mr Frischknecht for the significant contribution he has made in helping the Government to deliver a more affordable and reliable energy system and I look forward to working with Mr Miller over the coming years,” Mr Frydenberg said.

Mr Miller will begin his three year term on August 27 2018.