Name
Matt Kean
Job title
Chair
Organisation
Climate Change Authority
Speaker biography
Mr Kean was appointed as Chair of the Authority on 5 August 2024 for a term of 5 years. He was the NSW Member for Hornsby from 2011 until 2 August 2024.
Mr Kean was most recently the NSW Government Shadow Minister for Health. He was Deputy Leader of the NSW Liberal Party from August 2022 until March 2023. Throughout his 13-year political career, Mr Kean also held the ministries of Innovation and Better Regulation, Treasury, Energy and Environment.
As Treasurer and Energy Minister of NSW, Mr Kean championed climate action that is in the best interests of households and businesses. In 2020, he delivered the Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap, a 20-year plan for NSW’s energy infrastructure. The roadmap spurs private investment in renewable energy while reducing emissions and power bills for the people of NSW.
Mr Kean commenced in the role of Director, Regulatory Affairs and Strategic Partnerships at Wollemi Capital on 15 August 2024.
Mr Kean studied business at the University of Technology Sydney.
Mr Kean was most recently the NSW Government Shadow Minister for Health. He was Deputy Leader of the NSW Liberal Party from August 2022 until March 2023. Throughout his 13-year political career, Mr Kean also held the ministries of Innovation and Better Regulation, Treasury, Energy and Environment.
As Treasurer and Energy Minister of NSW, Mr Kean championed climate action that is in the best interests of households and businesses. In 2020, he delivered the Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap, a 20-year plan for NSW’s energy infrastructure. The roadmap spurs private investment in renewable energy while reducing emissions and power bills for the people of NSW.
Mr Kean commenced in the role of Director, Regulatory Affairs and Strategic Partnerships at Wollemi Capital on 15 August 2024.
Mr Kean studied business at the University of Technology Sydney.
Speaking At
Session role
12-minute keynote
