The Chief Executive of the Australian Energy Market Commission, Mr Steven Graham, has welcomed the organisation's new Chairman, Mr John Pierce, who starts his term of office today, 2 June 2010.

Mr Pierce comes to the AEMC from his position as Secretary of the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism. Prior to that, he was Secretary of the New South Wales Treasury for 12 years and Chairman of the NSW Treasury Corporation.

‘The AEMC is looking forward to growing and deepening its contribution to the development of national energy markets under John's stewardship," Mr Graham said.

Mr Pierce succeeds the Commission's inaugural Chairman, Dr John Tamblyn, who retired this month after five years with the organisation.

For more information contact:
AEMC Chief Executive Steven Graham on 02 8296 7800
Communication Manager Prudence Anderson 02 8296 7817 or 0404 821 935