CEO of MEA and Powershop Australia to step down

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CEO of Meridian Energy Australia and Powershop
Australia to step down

28 January 2021
Meridian Energy today confirmed its CEO of Meridian Energy Australia and Powershop Australia,
Jason Stein will step down from his role. Due to the ongoing impacts of Covid on travel and personal
arrangements, Mr Stein has been unable to relocate with his family from New Zealand to Australia,
and so will step down from his position.

Meridian’s Chief Executive Neal Barclay said Jason Stein’s achievements have been notable during
his tenure.
“Jason has managed our Australian business remotely during a turbulent time and we thank him for
successfully supporting the Melbourne team during some extensive lockdown periods.”
“Under Jason’s leadership Powershop Australia has significantly increased Australia customer
numbers and has refreshed its Australian renewables strategy. This work has set a solid foundation
for future growth in Australia,” adds Barclay.
Management will now seek to commence a recruitment process. Jason will continue until mid-2021 to
allow an orderly transition of accountabilities for Meridian’s Australian business.
ENDS
Neal Barclay
Chief Executive
Meridian Energy Limited



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