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| Media Release Doug Heffernan elected Fellow of IPENZ Doug Heffernan, CEO, Mighty River Power Ltd, was elected a Fellow of The Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ) for his contribution to innovation in the creation of engineering works and application of engineering or technology in the community; specifically recognising his pioneering role in developing the Benmore to Haywards high voltage link, and his leadership in finding ways of ensuring supply security in New Zealand’s electricity market. Early in his career Doug quickly became one of New Zealand’s experts
on electricity transmission, and a number of nationally significant projects
were positively influenced by his knowledge and skills. Doug was able
to apply his technical skills with sound strategic and commercial ability
to pricing rationalisation vs. supply costs. His leadership ability was
quickly recognised during the transition of the electricity supply system
from state-owned supplier to market, and he contributed to a number of
strategic initiatives aimed at ensuring security of supply and responding
to short-term supply crises from time to time. Back to News and Views
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