PRESS RELEASE
Sydney, Australia – 18 March 2025 – GridBeyond, a global leader in energy optimisation and AI-driven solutions for demand response and energy storage, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris O’Brien as the new Managing Director of Australia. Chris brings over 16 years of experience in the energy sector, having previously held leadership roles at Edge Zero as Executive General Manager and SunPower as Vice President of APAC & LATAM, where he played a key role in the establishment of SunPower’s business in Australia and Asia.
As Managing Director of GridBeyond Australia, Chris will be responsible for overseeing the company’s operations, driving its expansion, and ensuring the successful delivery of its AI-powered energy solutions to Australian businesses. His leadership will focus on helping commercial, institutional, and industrial organisations maximise the value of their energy assets, reduce costs, and achieve their sustainability goals through advanced demand response and energy storage technologies.
“I’m thrilled to join GridBeyond at this pivotal moment for the Australian energy market,” said Chris O’Brien. “GridBeyond’s technology is already making a significant impact in driving energy efficiency and grid stability, and I’m excited to help accelerate our growth in Australia. Our solutions not only help businesses optimise their energy usage but also enable them to actively contribute to a more sustainable and resilient energy system.”
GridBeyond’s platform uses cutting-edge AI, machine learning, and data analytics to enable organizations to reduce energy costs, generate new revenue streams, and support grid reliability through demand response and flexible energy storage. Under Chris’s leadership, GridBeyond Australia will continue to support the country’s energy transition by empowering businesses to take a proactive role in managing their energy consumption while helping utilities improve grid stability.
