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John Van Brink
General Manager of Asset Investment and Growth for WEL Networks

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Telephone: 07 850 3161

Information: John joined WEL Networks in September 2007, taking on responsibilities for several corporate functions as well as business development. In November this year John moved into his current role, responsible for network planning and design, in addition to driving development initiatives. In this role John seeks to align core business investment and operational needs with new technologies such as smart metering and distributed generation.

Prior to joining WEL John headed up the Auckland power group of Beca, responsible for the growth and commercial success of the group’s engineering consultancy activities, managing contracts and relationships with transmission, distribution, and industrial clients in New Zealand, Australia and Indonesia. Previously, John held senior roles at UnitedNetworks and Vector, being responsible for commercial activities of the electricity and gas distribution businesses and participating in a number of acquisitions and divestments.

John is a chartered engineer and a member of the IET.