Vector Executive and Leadership Team

Rob Alfieri, the Chief Operating Officer at Vector, directs the operational execution of the company's core business functions. Alfieri oversees the day-to-day management of electricity and gas distribution networks, ensuring the safe and reliable delivery of essential services to customers throughout New Zealand. This critical role involves optimizing operational efficiency, managing infrastructure maintenance, and implementing strategies to enhance service delivery. Rob Alfieri's leadership focuses on maintaining the integrity of Vector's extensive network assets while supporting the integration of new energy technologies. The Chief Operating Officer's responsibilities extend to ensuring seamless operations that underpin Vector's mission of creating a new energy future and providing value and choice to its customer base.

Brenda Talacek, the Chief Operating Officer Metering and OnGas at Vector, spearheads the operational strategies for the company's metering services and its gas division. Talacek manages the deployment and maintenance of metering technology, including smart meters, crucial for enabling sustainable energy solutions and providing customers with greater choice and control over their energy consumption. This leadership position also encompasses overseeing the operations of the OnGas business, ensuring the safe and reliable distribution of gas to customers. Brenda Talacek's focus is on driving efficiency and innovation within these specific operational areas, directly supporting Vector's broader mission of creating a new energy future. The Chief Operating Officer Metering and OnGas ensures these vital services align with Vector's commitment to value, choice, and reliable energy delivery.

Peter Ryan, the Chief Operating Officer, Electricity Gas Fibre at Vector, commands the operational oversight of the company's primary utility services. Ryan directs the management and enhancement of electricity and gas distribution networks, ensuring consistent and safe delivery to a broad customer base across New Zealand. This role also involves strategic planning for the expansion and maintenance of fibre optic infrastructure, contributing to Vector's role in modernizing energy and communication services. Peter Ryan's leadership is pivotal in maintaining operational excellence while integrating new energy technologies and supporting Vector's commitment to providing value and choice. The Chief Operating Officer, Electricity Gas Fibre ensures these essential services are delivered reliably, underpinning the company's mission to create a new energy future.

Jack Rovner, the President at Vector, provides overarching strategic direction and executive leadership for the company. Rovner guides Vector's mission to deliver gas and electric power safely and reliably, while spearheading the transition towards a new energy future. This involves championing the adoption of sustainable energy technologies, including solar power, energy storage, and EV charging stations, and identifying opportunities that offer enhanced value, choice, and service for customers. Jack Rovner's leadership ensures alignment across all business units, fostering an environment of innovation and operational excellence. The President's vision is instrumental in positioning Vector as a leader in the energy sector, driving growth and ensuring long-term success in a rapidly evolving market.

Shawn Hamman, the Chief Technology Officer at Vector, architects the company's technological vision and strategy. Hamman directs the integration of advanced technologies, including solar power, energy storage solutions, and EV charging infrastructure, aligning with Vector's commitment to a sustainable energy future. This leadership role involves overseeing the development and implementation of smart meter technology and identifying innovative options that enhance customer value and service. By driving technological advancements, Shawn Hamman ensures Vector remains at the forefront of energy distribution and sustainable energy solutions, directly impacting the company's ability to deliver power safely and reliably across New Zealand. The Chief Technology Officer's focus extends to evaluating and developing new energy technologies that offer choice and improved service for Vector's customer base.

Sarah Williams, the Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at Vector, shapes and directs the company's brand strategy and external communications. Williams oversees the development and execution of marketing initiatives that highlight Vector's commitment to a new energy future, focusing on sustainable energy technologies like solar power, energy storage, and EV charging. This leadership role involves communicating the value, choice, and service benefits Vector provides to its customers, ensuring clear and consistent messaging across all platforms. Sarah Williams's expertise is crucial in building customer engagement and fostering public understanding of Vector's evolving energy solutions. The Chief Marketing & Communications Officer drives initiatives that support Vector's mission of delivering power safely and reliably while championing innovation in the energy sector.