Australian Management Committee

David Pollington has been the Managing Director of ACEN Australia since July 2023 having been the Chief Operating Officer (formerly UPC\AC Renewables Australia) since its establishment in 2016. He has been involved in the renewable energy sector for more than 30 years leading projects from inception through to operations. David has held key roles in the industry, most notably, the Technical Director of Renewables at SKM/Jacobs, and General Manager of Construction for Roaring 40s, a joint development and asset management company between Hydro Tasmania and China Light and Power based out of Hong Kong, where he was responsible for construction activities in China, India, and Australia. David holds a Bachelor of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering from the University of Tasmania and is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers. 

Dr. Michael Connarty is the Head of Operations and Trading for ACEN Australia. He has extensive experience in the energy sector, in both operations and consulting, for over 30 years. This includes 16 years with Hydro Tasmania in the development of hydro projects, as well as daily and strategic system operations.

After leaving Hydro Tasmania, he worked as a consultant in TasNetworks and SKM/Jacobs, among others, developing price and REC forecasting, energy policy development and strategic input into private companies’ renewable energy developments. Prior to joining ACEN Australia, Michael was the Senior Adviser to the Tasmanian Minister for Energy.  

Michael holds a PhD in Engineering Science (Civil) and a Bachelor of Engineering, Civil (Honours) from the University of Adelaide. 

Jennifer Faulkner is a Chartered Secretary and senior governance professional with over 20 years of experience in energy and infrastructure. Her areas of expertise include corporate governance, legal and regulatory compliance, commercial analysis, project management, due diligence and risk management.

She joined ACEN Australia as Company Secretary in March 2024 and was appointed Head of Governance & Compliance in February 2026.

She has previously held senior legal and governance roles in ASX-listed corporations and large private companies.

She holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and a Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance. She is admitted as a Lawyer of the Supreme Court of NSW and is a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia and the Chartered Governance Institute.

Edwin Foong is the Head of Risk and New Technologies for ACEN Australia. He has over 30 years experience in renewable energy development, infrastructure development, as well as technology commercialisation and capital raising at start-up companies. 

Prior to joining ACEN Australia, Edwin served as the head of growth strategy and business development at Enwave Australia where he developed innovative private utility networks and infrastructure projects. He has also held senior executive positions at EIR and Roaring 40s where he originated, developed and financed utility-scale wind and solar projects.  

Edwin holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Melbourne Business School and a Bachelor of Engineering from Monash University.  

Tim Greenaway is Head of Construction and Engineering for ACEN Australia bringing more than 30 years experience in delivery of major energy, infrastructure, and commercial property projects. 

Tim holds a Bachelor of Engineering, Civil (Hons1), Bachelor of Laws from UNSW and a Master of Business Administration (Renewable Energy) from Berliner Hochschule für Technik, Germany.  

Tim has responsibility for the construction and engineering of ACEN Australia’s portfolio of projects, that has included the delivery of New England Solar (400MW), Stubbo Solar (400MW) and New England BESS (200MW / 400MWh). 

Phillip Mak is the Chief Financial and Investment Officer of ACEN Australia. With more than 30 years of corporate finance experience, he has held senior leadership roles across specialised and acquisition finance, with a strong focus on renewables, power, resources, and infrastructure.

Before joining ACEN Australia, Phillip served as the Global Head of Infrastructure at National Australia Bank (NAB), where he led the origination and execution of specialised and acquisition financing for major infrastructure projects worldwide. Prior to this, he was NAB’s Head of Energy & Resources, overseeing financing for renewable energy, power, and resources projects across Australia.

Phillip holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Accounting and Finance from the University of Western Australia.

Claudia Parsons is Head of Corporate Services at ACEN Australia, bringing more than 25 years’ leadership experience across human resources, strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, compliance, and business performance improvement.

Claudia is passionate about building high‑performing, purpose‑led organisations where people are supported to grow, collaborate and contribute meaningfully. She leads ACEN Australia’s human resources strategy with a strong focus on culture, leadership capability, and a people‑first approach to talent attraction, development and engagement.

Her remit also includes oversight of the company’s IT and digital environment, ensuring ACEN Australia operates within a secure, resilient and future‑ready technology framework that supports innovation and business continuity.

In addition, Claudia is responsible for ESG, corporate communications, media, and stakeholder engagement. She leads the development and delivery of strategies that strengthen relationships with communities, industry partners and key stakeholders, while advancing ACEN Australia’s environmental and social commitments and supporting the company’s social licence to operate.

Claudia holds a Bachelor of Economics, a Master of Professional Accounting, a Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance and Investment, and a Diploma of Financial Planning.

Killian Wentrup is the Head of Development for ACEN Australia. He has been in the energy sector and carbon markets for over 20 years working in project development, business development, consulting, M&A and policy and regulation.

Prior to joining ACEN Australia, Killian was the head of development at Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) for Australia. He also spent several years working in the wholesale energy markets and corporate strategy divisions of Origin Energy.  

Killian holds a Bachelor of International Business and a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Queensland.