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The MainPower Executive Team drives the company’s vision, strategy, and operations.

The Exectutive Team manage day-to-day activities, make critical decisions, and foster innovation. By leading various departments, they ensure alignment with corporate goals, enhance performance, and maintain a healthy organisational culture. Their expertise guides the company toward growth and long-term success.

Find out more about the MainPower Executive Team below.

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Executive team

Andy Lester

Chief Executive

Sarah Barnes

General Manager Finance & Information Technology

Damien Whiffen

Chief Assets and Operations Officer

Sandra O'Donohue

General Manager People and Culture

Peter Cairney

General Manager Service Delivery

Penny Kibblewhite

General Manager Customer and Corporate Relations

Todd Voice

General Manager Commercial

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Planned Power Outage in Hanmer Springs

Dates: Tuesday 4th & Wednesday 5th March 2025
Time: 7:00am – 6:00pm

MainPower is conducting scheduled electrical maintenance and upgrades to improve reliability and reduce future outages.

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Power restoration during high fire risk season.

As the region’s fire risk increases, MainPower is implementing extra safety measures to protect our communities.

This means that restoring power after an outage may take longer than usual.

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Thank you for your patience as we work to restore power quickly and safely.

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Troubleshoot your outage
Treat all lines as live during the outage period; power may be restored at any time. If you require further information, please call MainPower’s 24-hour fault line to report an emergency call 111.

Outage notifications

Planned Power Outage in Hanmer Springs

Dates: Tuesday 4th & Wednesday 5th March 2025
Time: 7:00am – 6:00pm

MainPower is conducting scheduled electrical maintenance and upgrades to improve reliability and reduce future outages.

Click here for more information.

Power restoration during high fire risk season.

As the region’s fire risk increases, MainPower is implementing extra safety measures to protect our communities.

This means that restoring power after an outage may take longer than usual.

Click here to find out more.

Thank you for your patience as we work to restore power quickly and safely.

Is your outage not listed?

Troubleshoot your outage
Treat all lines as live during the outage period; power may be restored at any time. If you require further information, please call MainPower’s 24-hour fault line to report an emergency call 111.

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