Nathan Blundell is Chief Development Officer at Windlab and a senior energy executive with more than 20 years of global experience. He leads a 20GW pipeline of clean energy projects and has advanced major renewable developments across Australia. He began his career in oil and gas with global majors, bringing a full energy lifecycle perspective to the transition. His work focuses on delivering reliable, low-cost energy that supports existing energy-intensive industries and enables future supply chains. Nathan is Deputy Chair of the Queensland Renewable Energy Council and a strong advocate for planning reform, and champions a community-led approach, working with stakeholders to understand local, cultural and environmental context from the outset.