Our Staff
John Carnegie
Chief Executive
John is the Chief Executive of Energy Resources Aotearoa, a role he took up in December 2019. He was previously the Executive Director of the BusinessNZ Energy Council and has nearly three decades experience in public policy and energy markets, specialising in energy, climate change and resource management policy.
He leads our work on evidence-based policies to make New Zealand a better place, ensuring we have sustainable, affordable and reliable energy.
Email: john@energyresources.org.nz
Sheree Long
Director, Workforce Development
Sheree leads the Energy Skills programme to attract, promote and develop talent for the New Zealand energy industry.
Sheree has both a private and public sector background, working in labour market, business and human resource strategic roles. This includes time as Labour Market Manager at the Department of Labour; Economic and Community Development Advisor at the Department of Labour; Business Development Manager at the Tauranga Chamber of Commerce and Human Resource Manager at Rishworth Aviation in Auckland.
Phone: +64 21 119 3362
Email: sheree.long@energyskills.co.nz
James Caldwell
POLICY DIRECTOR – UPSTREAM AND ENVIRONMENT
James has over 20 years of experience in public policy in a diverse range of sectors and across jurisdictions. He has held several leadership roles in the Energy and Resources branches at the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE). James has a background in regulatory stewardship, resource management, international and trade relations and dispute resolution. James previously worked at the ministries of Health, Environment and Foreign Affairs & Trade, he was involved in the negotiation and implementation of many free trade agreements, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership and in the selection of judges at the Judicial Appointments Commission in the United Kingdom. James holds a First-Class Honours degree in Law and Social Science (LLB (Hons)/BSocSci) and a Certificate in Public Policy.
Phone: +64 21 245 1898
james.caldwell@energyresources.org.nz
Angela Parker
Policy Director - Downstream Energy and Climate
Angela has a strong background in public policy. Her most recent role was at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) as Team Leader for Gas and Fuel Markets policy. She has worked across transport, resource management, pricing, and infrastructure in recent years at Ministry of Transport. She covered labour market and education systems policy with the Treasury and Ministry of Education, and international fisheries in the early 2000s. Angela holds a Masters in New Zealand Literature and a Post-Graduate Diploma in teaching.
Caroline Westlake
Accounts Manager
Caroline has a background in accounts, HR and events within the private sector. Prior to joining Energy Resources Aotearoa she worked for EnergySkills for five years in a very diverse role including responsibilities for accounts management, HR and co-ordinating public events. Prior to this she worked in the financial sector in varied roles including as a Registered Financial Adviser.
Cory Lunnon
Office and Events Manager
Cory supports our team through a variety of different functions including office management and event coordination. She has a strong and diverse background in administration within both the public and private sector. Prior to joining Energy Resources Aotearoa, she worked as a Private Secretary (Executive Support), providing high-level support to the Beehive’s Executive Wing.
