
Jenness Gardner
Chief Executive Officer
Economic Regulation Authority
Jenness Gardner is an experienced strategic leader working in the energy and resources sector leading economic policy development, commercial negotiations and large scale project development for the state. In addition to her current role as CEO at the Economic Regulation Authority, she has extensive senior management and board experience from various roles in the State and Commonwealth Governments including Department of Commerce and Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation.
As an active member of CEOs for Gender Equality, Jenness is passionate and committed to ensuring gender equity in the workplace and as a leader is always seeking to address structural barriers to women's participation at work. Throughout her career she's provided personal support and mentoring to help women in her workplace and the broader Government sector to reach their full potential.
Speaker agenda
Decision making in uncertain times
Energy-sector businesses and government-owned entities are increasingly required to make significant long-term decisions in the context of multiple future scenarios. The panel will discuss how their organisations are grappling with this challenge, while minimising risks and managing costs.