Executive Leadership

Director - Kevin Duckworth

Kevin Duckworth is Director of Energy Market Services. He has had an extensive background in the Energy industry in New Zealand, having been General Manager, Energy at Industrial Research Ltd following a career as a DSIR scientist. This role included responsibility for the Measurement Standards Laboratory which provides New Zealand's primary physical standards. He has also chaired the Foundation for Research Science and Technology committee allocating funds for Energy research.

He has worked in technology commercialisation and engineering consulting including roles as GM, Business Development at Transpower, as Chief Executive of Materials Performance Technologies Ltd, and as a director of companies in New Zealand, Australia and Singapore. Mr Duckworth is also a director of d-cypha Trade Ltd, EMS’ sister company in Australia. Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) and Masters of Business Administration and is a member of the Institute of Directors.

Energy Markets Manager - Richard Rowell

As Energy Markets Manager Richard is responsible for EMS’ commercial relationships with the industry and its participants and EMS' information technology and finance divisions. Richard has worked as a system design expert in the electricity industry since 1996 and in that time has developed unique in depth knowledge of market reconciliation processes and rules. Richard was the Lead Designer and subject matter expert for the profiling and reconciliation system for the NZ electricity market and the profiling and meter data management solution for the Australia Electricity Market MSATS system. Richard is a member of the Institute of Directors.

Service Delivery Manager - James Whistler

James Whistler is Service Delivery Manager at EMS. He is responsible for developing and maintaining strong industry and stakeholder relationships, and driving EMS’ strategic direction across its business divisions. James gained significant business experience before joining EMS in 2012, having held senior roles within the New Zealand energy sector, including Portfolio Manager for Contact Energy and Operations and Markets Manager for the Commercial Operator of the Maui Pipeline, and working in banking and corporate finance overseas before arriving in New Zealand.

Metering Services Manager - Ian Martin

As Metering Services Manager, Ian is responsible for the management of EMS’ grid metering and data collection activities. Ian oversees the approval of grid metering designs and settings, collection and processing of grid metering data and the management of grid metering activities and projects. Ian has over 30 years experience in the electricity industry including the role of Engineering Manager at Metering Systems Ltd (MSL) and Technician, Engineering Design and Project Manager at The Power Company. Ian continues to demonstrate extensive specialist knowledge in the areas of metering, remote data collection and load control. Ian has been a member of the COP D5 Review Panel since 2007.

Finance Manager EMS - Mala Strickland

Mala Strickland is the Finance Manager for EMS. She is responsible for effective financial management of the EMS business across all business operations and projects. Mala has experience working across a variety of industries and roles from auditing in the public sector to management reporting roles in the gaming, banking and health industries. Mala has a Bachelor of Commerce from Canterbury University with a double major in Accounting and Business Administration. She is a Chartered Accountant and a member of NZICA.