Australia
Phil Southwell has extensive experience in power system planning and design, regulation and strategic planning. As a General Manager of Western Power in Western Australia he was responsible for strategy, corporate affairs, revenue determination and smart grid development. He is a Fellow of Engineers Australia, a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has sat on a range of national and international trade and industry boards.
Phil is currently a Director on the Board of CIGRE Australia, an Expert Member of CIGRE Study Committee C1 and Convenor of an SC C1 Working Group.
From August 2008 – 2014, Phil was Chair of Study Committee C1 and is an Honorary Member and Fellow of CIGRE.