Meridian appoints new General Manager

ADMIN
Wed, Jun 04 2025 08:30 am

Meridian Energy has appointed Rory Blundell to the newly created role of General Manager, Strategy and Portfolio. Rory is currently Meridian’s Group Strategy Manager and starts his new position with immediate effect.

Rory brings over 20 years of New Zealand electricity sector experience to his new role, having previously held numerous senior and executive management positions in the industry.

“I am delighted to appoint Rory into this new and important role. His depth of sector experience and quality have significantly advanced the development and execution of our strategy. I am confident he will improve the way our market portfolio and customer solutions align with that strategy. Rory’s calibre will add to the Meridian Executive, and further improve the way we work collectively,” says CEO designate Mike Roan.

“Rory is a great example of the bench strength we have developed at Meridian, and I look forward to his continued contribution to the future direction of this company”.

Chris Ewers, currently acting General Manager, Strategy and Portfolio, will now take up a new position as Electricity Security Manager, reporting to General Manager, Generation Tania Palmer.


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