Executive officers
Our executive management provide leadership and oversight to our business operations.
Our Chief Executive heads up the executive management team, who in turn, head up the various operating divisions and support services within Northpower.
Andrew McLeod, Chief Executive
BEng (Mech), PGDip FA
Andrew joined Northpower as Chief Executive in 2017 and has a background in infrastructure management and construction management, spanning the electricity, oil and gas, and water utility sectors.
Andrew is responsible for ensuring appropriate performance and positioning of Northpower’s group of businesses, with a focus on ensuring appropriate returns and outcomes for Northpower’s consumer owners.
Josie Boyd, Chief Operating Officer - Energy Services
LLB(Hons)/BA, MInstD
Josie joined Northpower in 2011 and was our General Counsel for a number of years. From her background in legal and operation Josie took on responsibility for Northpower’s electricity network in 2017. Prior to this Josie worked in New Zealand and the UK in a range of private practice and in house corporate roles in the utilities, construction and professional services industries.
Josie currently leads our Energy Services business, responsible for its overall performance as we continue to grow and diversify our services.
Mike Gibbs, Chief Operating Officer - Electricity Network
BE(hons) – electrical, MBA
Mike was appointed Chief Operating Officer Network in 2024, as an electrical engineer he brings his significant expertise in the electricity industry. He joined Northpower in 2021 leading the asset strategy and investment team.
He is responsible for Northpower’s electricity network, including asset strategy and investment, engineering, delivery, customer, operations, commercial, regulatory and Network specific digital functions.
Ollie O'Neill, Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer - New Business
FCCA
Ollie joined Northpower as Chief Financial Officer in 2018, bringing over two decades of executive experience across infrastructure, construction, agri-business, finance, and gaming sectors.
He leads Northpower’s finance and strategy functions and plays a key role in driving the Group’s financial performance and future direction. Ollie also heads our renewable generation business, having established and grown our solar generation operations. With a strong focus on innovation and entrepreneurship, he is leading the development of Northpower’s new business function, creating and capturing opportunities for long-term growth.
Iley Joblin, Executive General Manager Legal and Risk
LLB/BA, ACG (CS)
Iley joined Northpower in 2016, having held roles in professional services and financial services including infrastructure finance and insurance in both New Zealand and the UK. She is a lawyer and Chartered Company Secretary.
Iley leads our risk, legal, health and safety governance and Northpower’s sustainability framework across our electricity, fibre, contracting and renewables divisions.
Ed Overy, Chief Information Officer
BEng (Mech), (Hons)
Ed joined Northpower in 2023 and brings deep experience at an executive level in engineering, strategic digital, information technology, sales & marketing and operations management across the aviation, logistics, and defence sectors within New Zealand and internationally.
Ed is responsible for leading Northpower’s digital strategy and teams, ensuring we are well-placed to continue innovation while evolving and expanding our business to meet the needs of a changing energy landscape.
