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New CEO for Green Energy Trading

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Green Energy Trading, Australia’s leading environmental certificate creator, is delighted to announce the appointment of current General Manager, Luke Konynenburg, as Chief Executive Officer.

Effective 1 August 2017, Luke succeeds company founder, Ric Brazzale, who has taken up the role of Group Chairman.

“In the last five years, Luke has built on our strong culture of accountability and been instrumental in improving our speed and flexibility – crucial in such a fast-moving environment.” Says Ric Brazzale, Group Chairman.

“His commitment to client-first solutions has also been instrumental in driving our phenomenal growth.”

Luke has worked in sales and management roles for over 25 years, across a range of industries including finance, transport and consumer electronics.

Committed to lifetime learning, Luke has bolstered his practical experience with postgraduate qualifications in business and corporate governance, and is a member of the REC Agents Association (RAA), the Australasian Business Ethics Network (ABEN) and The Executive Connection (TEC).

Commenting on his appointment, Luke enthused: “I am beyond excited to be taking on this position with such a dynamic and influential company.

Green Energy Trading is committed to its leading role as an agent for change, inspiring smarter energy solutions – who doesn’t want to be part of that?”

Celebrating its 10th year, Green Energy Trading supports businesses to deliver better environmental outcomes by accessing incentives for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.

Based in Hawthorn, Victoria, Green Energy Trading is proudly Australian-owned, carbon-neutral, and committed to reducing the impact of climate change.

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