- Former Minister Sue Ellery appointed
non-executive director
- Considerable experience in governance, budget
development, and strategic planning
- Appointment signals the importance of Synergy to
the Cook Government's agenda
Former State Government
Minister and Leader of the Legislative Council Sue Ellery has been appointed to
the Board of Synergy as a non-executive director.
Along with the
appointment of Western Australian Treasury Corporation chief executive officer
Kaylene Gulich last month to the Synergy Board, this decision demonstrates the
importance of Synergy to the Cook Government's vision of making WA a renewable
energy powerhouse.
Ms Ellery's considerable
experience as a senior leader in the Carpenter, McGowan and Cook governments
strengthens the Synergy Board at a crucial time for the organisation as it
looks to support the State's clean energy transition, increase its use of local
content and support vulnerable customers.
Ms Ellery has had an
extensive parliamentary career. Elected in 2001 to the Legislative Council, she
retired in May 2025.
Most recently she was the
Minister for Finance, Commerce and Women's Interests.
She also held the
Education and Training, Child Protection, Community Services, Women's Interests,
Seniors, and Volunteering portfolios from 2007 to 2022 and sat on the Expenditure
Review Committee of Cabinet in the Cook and McGowan governments.
Her experience in dealing
with vulnerable groups will assist Synergy with ensuring it supports customers facing
financial difficulties.
Ms Ellery has been
appointed for a fixed, three-year term concluding on 15 September 2028.
Comments attributed to Energy and Decarbonisation Minister Amber-Jade
Sanderson:
"As one of the most
experienced and respected leaders in the State, Sue Ellery's insights and
experience will be invaluable to Synergy as the organisation works to deliver
the Cook Government's clean energy transition, procure more local content and
support customers experiencing hardship.
"I am pleased she
accepted the appointment, and I look forward to working with her as a member of
the Synergy Board as we deliver on our plan to exit State-owned coal-fired
power by 2030 and make Western Australia a renewable energy powerhouse."
