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Damien Whiffen

Chief Executive – Chief Executive Office

Damien Whiffen joined Waipā Networks as Chief Executive in April 2026, bringing extensive executive experience across the electricity distribution sector in New Zealand and Australia. He has held senior leadership roles with organisations including MainPower, Essential Energy, Orion and Alpine Energy, with a strong focus on asset management, operations and strategic investment.

A Chartered Professional Engineer, Damien is focused on operational excellence, safety and delivering reliable, resilient electricity networks for the communities we serve. He has significant experience leading large teams and delivering programmes that support network performance and sustainability. Damien is passionate about building strong relationships with customers, stakeholders and communities, and is committed to positioning us for the future through innovation, resilience and a strong community focus.

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