Group Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, Counties Energy

Moonis Vegdani is a passionate leader in strategy, technology, and innovation, dedicated to shaping the future of energy. As Group Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer at Counties Energy, he has been instrumental in fostering a culture of innovation and transformation, encouraging his team to dream big, push boundaries and set ambitious goals. Moonis has led key strategic initiatives, forging partnerships across sectors to drive growth both locally and offshore. He plays a pivotal role in steering transformative change, with a mission to modernise electricity networks and create a cleaner, more adaptive energy ecosystem. With extensive experience across the New Zealand electricity industry - including generation, transmission, distribution, retail, metering, and behind-the-meter services - Moonis is committed to redefining the energy sector through forward-thinking strategies. He has worked with leading organisations such as AECOM Australia, Vector, Mercury and Transpower, contributing to large-scale infrastructure, renewable energy and technology transformation initiatives, including Australian Defence projects. Recognised for his contributions to the industry, Moonis was awarded Young Energy Professional of the Year at the 2024 New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards. He also serves on the Board of Drive Electric, reinforcing his commitment to advancing sustainable transport and energy solutions.

Master of Ceremonies

Te Radar is one of the most recognised entertainers and personalities in New Zealand. Whether as a stand up comedian, documentary maker or the fusion of both in his keynote speeches, he is as gregarious as he is accomplished. Having won just about every New Zealand comedy award from the Fred Award to the Billy T Award for excellence in comedy, he also has a myriad of accolades in documentary making from the Qantas Awards in Film and Television to the NZ Television Awards. In 2018 he received an honorary Master of Arts degree from Wintec for his contribution to Media and Entertainment. Witty, engaging and well-informed, Te Radar is a sought-after keynote speaker, with an ability to knowledgeably host diverse events across the Agricultural, Engineering, Science, Media, Arts, Medical, Environmental and Academic sectors. Te Radar appears by arrangement with Johnson and Laird Management.

Master of Ceremonies

Te Radar is one of the most recognised entertainers and personalities in New Zealand. Whether as a stand up comedian, documentary maker or the fusion of both in his keynote speeches, he is as gregarious as he is accomplished. Having won just about every New Zealand comedy award from the Fred Award to the Billy T Award for excellence in comedy, he also has a myriad of accolades in documentary making from the Qantas Awards in Film and Television to the NZ Television Awards. In 2018 he received an honorary Master of Arts degree from Wintec for his contribution to Media and Entertainment. Witty, engaging and well-informed, Te Radar is a sought-after keynote speaker, with an ability to knowledgeably host diverse events across the Agricultural, Engineering, Science, Media, Arts, Medical, Environmental and Academic sectors. Te Radar appears by arrangement with Johnson and Laird Management.

Master of Ceremonies

Te Radar is one of the most recognised entertainers and personalities in New Zealand. Whether as a stand up comedian, documentary maker or the fusion of both in his keynote speeches, he is as gregarious as he is accomplished. Having won just about every New Zealand comedy award from the Fred Award to the Billy T Award for excellence in comedy, he also has a myriad of accolades in documentary making from the Qantas Awards in Film and Television to the NZ Television Awards. In 2018 he received an honorary Master of Arts degree from Wintec for his contribution to Media and Entertainment. Witty, engaging and well-informed, Te Radar is a sought-after keynote speaker, with an ability to knowledgeably host diverse events across the Agricultural, Engineering, Science, Media, Arts, Medical, Environmental and Academic sectors. Te Radar appears by arrangement with Johnson and Laird Management.