Kane Thornton

Kane Thornton is the Chief Executive of the Clean Energy Council, the leading organization for promoting renewable energy in Australia, based in Melbourne. With a diverse educational background, Kane holds a Diploma from the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Masters in International Urban and Environmental Management from RMIT University, and a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems from Monash University.

His professional journey includes various roles within the Clean Energy Council, such as Acting Chief Executive, Deputy Chief Executive, Director of Strategy & Operations, and Acting Chief Executive Officer. Kane has also served as a Non-Executive Director at Sustainability Victoria and President at the Alternative Technology Association. Additionally, he was a Senior Advisor at Hydro Tasmania, Executive Officer at Renewable Energy Generators Australia, and Manager of Climate Change Strategy at Hydro Tasmania.

Moreover, Kane Thornton has a consulting background, having worked at IBM Australia and as a Regional IT Coordinator at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Austrade). With a passion for clean energy and sustainability, his opinions on the subject are personal and do not constitute endorsements or retweets.

Kane Thornton's dedication to the renewable energy sector and his extensive experience in leadership positions make him a key figure in advancing clean energy initiatives in Australia and beyond.