Former VENCorp CEO to Lead AEMO

Matt Zema, former CEO of VENCorp has been appointed the CEO of the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO). Commencing operations on 1 July 2009, the AEMO takes over the roles of NEMMCO, VENCorp, the Electricity Supply Industry Planning Council (ESIPC), the Retail Energy Market Company (REMCO), the Gas Market Company (GMC) and the Gas Retail Market Operator (GRMO). Brian Spalding, current CEO of NEMMCO, becomes the AEMO’s head of Operations.