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MainPower’s Executive Team drive the company’s vision, strategy, and operations.
The Exectutive Team manage day-to-day activities, make critical decisions, and foster innovation. By leading various departments, they ensure alignment with corporate goals, enhance performance, and maintain a healthy organisational culture. Their expertise guides the company toward growth and long-term success.
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Executive Team
Damien Whiffen
Acting Chief Executive
Damien Whiffen
Acting Chief Executive
As a chartered professional engineer with extensive leadership experience in the energy sector, he drives strategic initiatives that enhance service reliability, safety and sustainability while building strong internal and external relationships.
A key focus is on opportunities for growth, ensuring North Canterbury leads the way as a strong, connected and enabled region. Damien is committed to ensuring our communities are prepared for the new energy future.
Damien Joined MainPower in 2024 as Chief Assets and Operations Officer, having previously worked in leadership positions at Essential Energy in Australia, Orion and Alpine Energy.
Sarah Barnes
General Manager Finance & Information Technology - On sabbatical until Oct 2025
Sarah Barnes
General Manager Finance & Information Technology - On sabbatical until Oct 2025
Mark Dawson
Acting General Manager Finance & Information Technology
Mark Dawson
Acting General Manager Finance & Information Technology
Sandra O’Donohue
General Manager People and Culture
Sandra O’Donohue
General Manager People and Culture
Peter Cairney
General Manager Service Delivery
Peter Cairney
General Manager Service Delivery
Penny Kibblewhite
General Manager Customer and Corporate Relations
Penny Kibblewhite
General Manager Customer and Corporate Relations
Todd Voice
General Manager Commercial
Todd Voice
General Manager Commercial
Andy Lester
Chief Executive - Resignation effective 1 June 2025
Andy Lester
Chief Executive - Resignation effective 1 June 2025
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