Our Board sets high standards of corporate governance to make sure we operate a sustainable profitable business on behalf of our owner, the State of Tasmania.
As well as overseeing the finances, the Board sets our strategic direction and develops and monitors corporate policy and risk management policies and procedures.
Richard Bolt was appointed Chairman of Hydro Tasmania in July 2023.
Richard led three Victorian government departments over twelve years, covering the portfolios of energy and resources, primary industries, education and training, economic development, employment and transport. He has played lead roles in national energy reforms, the establishment of renewable energy schemes in Victoria and NSW, and negotiations to commence a $500 million hydrogen export pilot project.
Richard has degrees in electrical engineering and public policy and management. He has been director of various government-owned entities and member of numerous national and State advisory committees.
Helen Galloway was appointed to the Hydro Tasmania Board in August 2021.
She is an experienced non-executive director having held roles both locally and internationally in a range of sectors with core skills in commercial strategy, finance, IT and analytics. Helen is a certified practicing accountant (FCPA), Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD) and has degrees in Information Systems and Commerce.
Helen schooled and grew up in Hobart and attended the University of Tasmania. She lives locally.
Carlo Botto was appointed to the Hydro Tasmania Board in July 2018.
He brings 40 years’ experience in the energy supply industry in Australia and North America. He has held senior executive positions responsible for wholesale trading, retail marketing, corporate strategy and risk management.
Earlier in his career, as an electrical engineer, Carlo worked extensively with Snowy Hydro in New South Wales and Victoria. Other directorships and appointments
Consultant on market reform projects for Asian Development Bank (ADB), Advisory Board member of the ACT Government Renewable Energy Innovation Fund and a Non-Executive Director for SolarShare.
David Middleton was appointed to the Hydro Tasmania Board in September 2022.
He is an experienced director and Chair with 13 years’ Board experience in the engineering and water utilities space. David has broad governance skills in transforming organisational culture and developing and executing growth strategy.
He has industry expertise in water, energy and renewables from an engineering, design and construction perspective, with a focus on sustainability, clean energy transition, inclusion and diversity.
David has a long participation in, and knowledge of, the Australian and New Zealand water and infrastructure markets through holding Executive and Board roles with CH2M HILL, Jacobs, and CH2M Beca.
Other Directorships and Appointments:
Chair of Greater Western Water, Melbourne
Selina Lightfoot was appointed to the Hydro Tasmania Board in July 2018.
With more than 25 years’ experience in the legal sector including 10 years as a partner in the Corporate/M&A team at the national law firm Herbert Smith Freehills, she has a strong background in problem solving and achieving commercial outcomes in complex environments.
Selina graduated from the University of Tasmania with a Bachelor of Arts/Law in 1991 and completed the AICD Company Director's course in 2001.
Other directorships and appointments
Non-executive Director, Nuchev Limited (ASX:NUC); Non-Executive Director, Tasmanian Development Board; Non-executive Director, South East Water;
Board member of Victorian Opera, JDRF Australia and the North Melbourne Football Club.
Board committees guide us on governance issues and make informed recommendations for the Board’s consideration and approval. All committees meet at least twice a year.
There are four committees:
Audit Committee
Members: Helen Galloway (Chair), Selina Lightfoot and Richard Bolt
View the committee’s responsibilities in the Audit Committee Terms of Reference
Risk Management Committee
Members: Carlo Botto (Chair), Richard Bolt and Helen Galloway
View the committee’s responsibilities in the Risk Management Committee Terms of Reference
People, Culture and Safety Committee
Members: Selina Lightfoot (Chair), Richard Bolt and David Middleton
View the committee’s responsibilities in the People and Safety Committee Terms of Reference
Major Projects Committee
Members: David Middleton (Chair), Richard Bolt and Helen Galloway
View the committee’s responsibilities in the Major Projects Committee Terms of Reference