A2EP is seeking nominations for new Member Directors for its Board
The Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity (A2EP) is seeking nominations from motivated and respected individuals to serve as Member Directors on the A2EP Board.
The Board is responsible for the governance, strategic oversight and financial oversight of A2EP, in line with the Constitution and applicable legislation. It works collaboratively with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and is supported by a professional Company Secretary.
Member Director vacancies
There are (2) Member Director positions to be filled at our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 26 November 2026.
The Member Directors who are retiring or stepping down at the 2026 AGM are:
Paul Gregory, Sugar Australia
Gary Rosengarten, RMIT University
Both may, upon nomination, be re-elected for a further term.
About the role
Term:
Member Directors serve a three-year term, for no more than two consecutive terms.
Meetings: the Board meets five times a year and holds a separate strategy day. Member Directors are expected to allow enough time to prepare for each meeting.
Sub-committees: Member Directors may be invited to serve on a Board sub-committee, such as the Nominations Committee.
Fees and insurance: A2EP does not pay fees to Member directors for acting as directors. A2EP pays for Directors and Officers insurance and Professional Indemnity insurance.
Background reading: Candidates may find the following useful.
ACNC, Governance for Good: the ACNC’s guide for responsible people
Australian Institute of Company Directors, Not-for-Profit Governance Principles
Essential criteria
The A2EP Board of Directors have determined that the following criteria are essential to qualify for nomination as a Member Director:
A commitment to serve the company and its members, align with its values and to avoid conflicts of interest in accordance with the Constitution, and the relevant legislation
The ability to exercise due care and diligence, to act honestly in good faith and proper purposes, including a commitment to uphold the principles of good governance
Proven business management acumen and governance experience
Capacity to think and act strategically
High level communication skills
The ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with others.
Who can nominate and be nominated
Nominations must come from an A2EP Member entitled to vote, or its authorised representative. Eligible Members are those with all fees paid within 30 days of the fees falling due. The candidate must be an employee or other authorised agent of the nominating Member (clause 45.2(a)).
A person is not eligible if they are ineligible to be a director under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) or the ACNC Act 2012 (Cth) (clause 46.1).
All nominees are required to have a valid Director Identification Number (DIN) at time of nomination.
How to nominate
Please complete the below nomination form and return it, with the following, to the Company Secretary at megan.ogier@a2ep.org.au:
the candidate’s CV
a short statement of up to 200 words, written by the candidate, on how they would contribute to A2EP’s governance (this can be attached separately).
The candidate must also consent to the nomination and be able to provide their Director Identification Number. A candidate who is elected will complete a “Declaration and Consent to Act as a Director” form before their term begins.
Nominations close at 5.00pm AEDT on Tuesday 20 October 2026.
What happens next
After nominations close, with the assistance of the Nominations Committee, the A2EP Board will prepare a list of persons nominated, which will be sent to all Members in advance of the AGM.
At the AGM, a nominated person may be elected to office as a Member Director by resolution of the Members at the AGM, and which will be based on the outcome of the voting that will take place in advance of the meeting.
If you have any questions about the process, please contact the Company Secretary at megan.ogier@a2ep.org.au.
