Richard Wrightson is the new Chief Executive of the Delta Group of companies including Delta Electricity and Delta Coal.
The Group encompasses Vales Point Power Station and Chain Valley and Mannering collieries, all on the southern shores of Lake Macquarie at Mannering Park.
Wrightson brings a wealth of experience to Delta, most recently as General Manager Strategy at Lochard Energy, and more than 30 years of operational and marketing expertise in the energy sector including his previous tenure as Executive General Manager of Wholesale Markets at AGL Energy.
He is a highly accomplished senior executive known for driving significant growth in complex and dynamic environments.
“Joining Delta is an incredible opportunity, and I am honoured to lead an organisation which plays a critical part in delivering safe, reliable and competitive energy for NSW,” Wrightson said.
“I look forward to working with the dedicated team at Delta and leveraging my experience to drive growth, provide stability, and capitalise on emerging opportunities in the transitioning energy market.”
A Delta spokesperson said they were confident that Wrightson’s extensive operational experience, coupled with his deep knowledge of wholesale markets and trading, would be invaluable in providing stability and maximising opportunities in the transitioning energy market.
“Wrightson is widely recognised and respected throughout the energy industry, government, regulators, and capital markets for his exceptional commercial and strategic insights, as well as his ethical approach,” the spokesperson said.
He will take up the Chief Executive position from August 21 and in the meantime David Morris will serve as Interim Chief Executive.
Delta has expressed “heartfelt gratitude” to outgoing Chief Executive Greg Everett for his dedicated service to Delta and the broader energy industry during his impressive 13-year tenure.
“With a career spanning over 37 years, Greg has successfully navigated the transitioning energy market to ensure that Delta’s assets, such as Vales Point Power Station, continues to be a safe and reliable source of energy,” a Delta spokesperson said.
“Under Greg’s exceptional leadership, Delta has emerged as a resilient and robust business, poised to provide essential services to the community for many years to come.
“He also played a pivotal role in the recent acquisition by Sev.en Global Investments.”
Everett said leading Delta had been an incredible journey and he was proud of the accomplishments he and the company had achieved together.
He said Wrightson’s appointment marked a new chapter for Delta.
“I’m thrilled he has joined the organisation and his proven leadership and expertise in the energy sector make him the ideal candidate to lead Delta into the future,” Everett said.
“I have full confidence in his ability to drive innovation and navigate the evolving energy landscape and I have no doubt that under Richard’s leadership, Delta will continue to thrive and provide essential energy services to the community while embracing the opportunities presented by the energy transition.”
Delta currently provides about 10 per cent of the electricity demand of NSW and says it is well-positioned for further growth as the energy transition progresses while remaining committed to delivering outstanding service, fostering innovation, and contributing to the energy sector’s progress.
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Delta Group