Meridian makes two appointments to Executive Team

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Meridian makes two appointments to Executive Team

31 March 2022
Meridian confirmed two Executive appointments today.

Jason Stein has been appointed to the role of Chief People Officer for Meridian Energy. Jason left his
previous role as Chief Executive for Meridian Australia following the sale of Meridian’s subsidiary
Powershop Australia and Meridian’s Australian renewable generation business in January.

Bharat Ratanpal has been appointed to the role of Chief Information Officer (CIO) – a new role on
Meridian’s Executive Team.

Meridian’s Chief Executive Neal Barclay says adding the CIO role to Meridian’s Management team
recognises the strategic importance of digital transformation to our business. Ratanpal has over 20
years’ experience in leading technology roles in corporates, including Vodafone and Telstra, as well
as in the public sector.

“Bharat has a wealth of expertise and has demonstrated his ability to lead, partner and enable others
to put customers at the heart of our business through our digital programme,” says Barclay. “Adding
Bharat to our Executive Team recognises his personal contribution to Meridian’s progress, having led
Meridian’s IT function for five years.”

Jason Stein assumed the Chief People Officer role in an acting capacity in late January, allowing
Tania Palmer to move to her new role as General Manager - Generation.

“With a tenure of over 14 years at Meridian in a variety of senior roles, Jason has intimate knowledge
of our business and culture. Jason is a superb leader. It is exciting to be able to leverage his
experience and skills at a time of growth and change,” adds Barclay.

ENDS
Neal Barclay
Chief Executive
Meridian Energy Limited



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