Rewiring Australia Team

Saul is an engineer and entrepreneur specialising in clean and renewable energy technologies. Saul has founded a dozen technology companies across 20 years in Silicon Valley. Saul is the author of 3 books including `Electrify', and `The Big Switch'. Saul has recently turned his attention from Otherlab, his independent Research and Development lab, to policy work and writing, including founding Rewiring America and Rewiring Australia, non-partisan organisations dedicated to electrification and decarbonization. More about Saul.

Dan is a leader in the clean energy transition. He has advised investors, wind companies and the rooftop solar sector and worked on energy market reform at The Australia Institute. He has an Bachelor of Science (Hons) in science history from the University of Melbourne, a Graduate Diploma in Energy and Resources Law from Melbourne Law School and is a Research Affiliate at the University of Sydney Business School. In January 2023 Dan was appointed as the first executive director of Rewiring Australia. He first worked on climate in 1991 and says that electrification is the first policy that will win mass support for ending fossil fuels, because it saves consumers money. Dan lives in Naarm (Melbourne) with his partner and their two young boys who love fishing, zoos, beaches and the bush.

Kate is a social researcher and campaigner. She has worked with non-profits and membership based organisations leading projects on pressing social issues including women’s safety, the rights of migrant and gig-economy workers. She has degrees in social research and applied statistics. At Rewiring Australia, Kate works across the organisation’s advocacy, community and research work, helping bring our big vision to electrify everything to life. In her work at Rewiring Australia, Kate is driven by how we bring all households and communities on the electrification journey and make sure access to the benefits of renewable energy are accessible to all. Kate loves to swim and loves watching almost every sport.

Josie brings over 20 years of experience in investor relations, communications, sustainability and business strategy across a wide range of industries including financial services, chemicals and infrastructure. As a connector and collaborator, she has a track record of partnering with internal and external stakeholders to grow, innovate and transform organisations to optimise financial, social and environmental value. Josie is passionate about accelerating a just energy transition to protect this beautiful world we inhabit and its flora and fauna, for all the generations to come.

Josh leads research, design and development work at Rewiring Australia. He has co-authored Rewiring Australia’s research papers and models since its establishment. He also works with industry and communities to design and implement on the ground electrification.

Nick Lucchinelli is a former journalist who specialises in editorial advocacy and political communication. He has launched think tanks, campaigns and peak bodies, shaped national conversations and sparked fresh debates. Nick was first inspired by the electrification movement when he heard an Ezra Klein podcast with Saul Griffith as bushfires ravaged Australia during the 2019/20 summer. He has assisted Rewiring Australia since its launch in August 2021. Nick is a passionate ocean swimmer when he’s not wrangling three small children.
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Vikki leads the energy market reform work at Rewiring Australia. Vikki has professional expertise in energy policy, energy and environmental markets, economic regulation, infrastructure economics, and energy technologies. She has higher degrees in electrical engineering, business, energy policy and design. She is an experienced Executive Director, Board member and Project Manager with achievements in delivering social and public policy outcomes in complex political environments. Vikki has experience in business development and is active in the community energy sector.

For nearly 20 years Kristen has worked on climate change, environmental and social justice campaigns. A communications, education and engagement specialist, Kristen is passionate about empowering communities to bring about change. She is one of the founding members of community group, Electrify 2515, and works with Rewiring Australia to create electric communities across Australia.

Jessica is a communications and marketing professional who brings over a decade’s experience in a broad range of industries including media, government administration and higher education. She has tertiary qualifications in Communications and International Relations. With skills in content development and strategy, stakeholder engagement, events coordination and business administration, Jessica supports Rewiring Australia and the leadership team in all facets of the electrification movement. In her spare time, you can find Jessica in the natural environment with her young family.

Francis is a business leader and technologist. He was co-founder and CEO of Propeller Aero, one of Australia’s fastest-growing technology start-ups, from 2014-19, and has worked in technology policy and implementation for many of the largest enterprises and agencies in Australia. He was part of the core volunteer group that launched the Electrify 2515 community campaign in 2022. With the support of Rewiring Australia he’s now helping to lead the electrification pilot to show the world how a cleaner, cheaper energy system will work.