“Transforming our energy systems pragmatically and commercially is our most important economic and social challenge.”
Guy Chandler
About
Guy is a senior energy and utilities leader with more than 20 years of consulting experience helping organisations deliver strategic, operational and technology‑enabled transformation. He has advised Executives and Boards across energy, utilities, resources, infrastructure and government, and has led complex, large‑scale programs spanning strategy, operating models, digital transformation and regulatory business cases. Guy is known for his client‑centric approach, trusted relationships and focus on delivering practical, long‑term value.
Expertise
- Strategy (enterprise, functional and technology)
- Business Transformation
- Program Design and Delivery
- Operating Model Design
- Organisational Change Management
- Business Case Development and Benefits Realisation Management
- Stakeholder Engagement and Communications
Education and accreditations
- MBA, University of Queensland, Australia ('Top MBA' and’ Alumnus of the Year' award winner)
- Master of Arts (Creative Media Practice), Middlesex University, United Kingdom
- BMus (awarded Summa Cum Laude), University of Natal, South Africa
- Postgraduate certificate in Energy Innovation and Emerging Technologies, Stanford University, USA
- Postgraduate certificate in Strategic Decision Management, Stanford University, USA
- AI Applications for Growth, Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern), USA
Significant Engagements
- Led large‑scale enterprise operating model, cost optimisation and business transformation programs across electricity, gas, water and energy retail organisations, including DNSPs, TNSPs, generators, retailers and upstream operators.
- Developed and delivered whole‑of‑business strategies, operating models and investment business cases covering assets, operations, workforce, safety and culture, supported by technology, digital and data enablement.
- Designed and delivered major regulatory, digital and technology strategies for network businesses, including IT regulatory submissions exceeding $700m, smart grid portfolio planning, five‑year transformation roadmaps and ten‑year digital strategy narratives.
- Led digital, cyber security, risk and resilience initiatives for power generation and market organisations, including national data and business‑function models and industry‑wide cyber maturity assessments.
- Delivered technology, ERP and core systems strategies, including market assessments and RFx processes for ERP, field mobility and GIS platforms, and the design of scalable service delivery operating models.
- Supported retail and upstream growth agendas through strategy development, operating model reviews, productivity improvement initiatives and new business opportunity assessments across mass‑market, CI and integrated energy businesses.
