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 Contracting
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 Contracting business, responsible for its overall performance as we continue to grow and diversify our services.
Mike Gibbs, Chief Operating Officer Network
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.
Darren Mason, Northpower Fibre Chief Executive
BMS (Hons), MInstD
Darren joined Northpower in 1996 and was instrumental in the company securing the Whangārei UFB build. Prior to his appointment as Northpower Fibre CEO in 2011, Darren was Northpower’s longstanding Marketing and Fibre Manager.
Darren is responsible for all aspects of Northpower Fibre as Chief Executive.
Ollie O'Neill, Chief Financial Officer
FCCA
Ollie joined Northpower as Chief Financial Officer in 2018. He has over 20 years of financial and executive experience across infrastructure, construction, agri-business, finance and gaming sectors.
Ollie is responsible for optimising the financial performance of the group and for leading Northpower’s finance and strategy functions, as well as leading our renewable generation business.
Andrea O'Brien, Executive General Manager People and Capability
BAppMgt (Human Resources), Dip Bus
Andrea joined Northpower in 2009 and took on the role of General Manager People and Capability in 2016. Andrea has over 20 years experience in human resources, safety and quality management, previously working in the timber, forestry and mining industries.
Andrea is responsible for all people related activities including recruitment, training, development, people related performance systems and staff advisory.
Ed Overy, Executive General Manager Digital
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.
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.