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Appoints Brian Morris as CCO and Katie Barnett as CFO
MELBOURNE, Australia, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BrightNight, the next-generation global renewable power producer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Morris as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Katie Barnett as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of its Australia platform. These strategic appointments come as BrightNight accelerates its expansion in the Australian renewable energy sector.
BrightNight is soon to commence construction of Mortlake Energy Hub, Victoria's largest integrated hybrid renewable energy project, after receiving grid and development approval in 2024. Further, the company plans to expand its portfolio of large-scale, multi-technology renewable power projects to serve the Australian market.
Leadership Appointments to Strengthen BrightNight Australia's Capabilities
Brian Morris brings more than 30 years of experience in energy trading, renewable energy strategy, and risk management to the role of CCO. He has a proven track record of securing long-term revenue contracts and building strategic partnerships with key stakeholders. As an advocate for sustainability, Brian's values align closely with BrightNight's mission to deliver reliable and affordable renewable power. He currently serves on the board of the Energy Users Association of Australia and previously the Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity, further demonstrating his leadership in the industry. Brian joins us from Macquarie Group where he served as Director with the Green Investments business. He holds a Master of Applied Finance from Macquarie University.
Katie Barnett joins BrightNight with over two decades of experience in power markets, energy finance, and energy Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A). She has an impressive track record of leading over 50 transactions exceeding A$18 billion (about $12 billion). As CFO, Katie will play a pivotal role in securing capital for BrightNight's multi-gigawatt portfolio expansion in Australia. Her leadership and expertise in large-scale project financing and M&A transactions will be critical as BrightNight scales its operations. Prior to joining BrightNight, she was with PwC as a partner in their Energy Transition, Deals and M&A department, helping advance their utility-scale storage practice. Katie has also held senior roles at Origin Energy in renewable energy and corporate development and was the founding CEO and CFO of PowAR (now Tilt Renewables), overseeing an A$1.5 billion (roughly $1 billion) portfolio of onshore wind and solar projects. Katie earned a Master in Applied Finance from Macquarie University and is a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Strategic Growth and Vision for Australia
Jerome Ortiz, CEO of BrightNight APAC, said: "Brian and Katie's wealth of experience and industry track record will be invaluable in the execution and growth of our business in Australia. As Australia transitions towards more complex dispatchable energy solutions to meet its 2050 net-zero target, BrightNight aims to play a key role in enabling clean and reliable round-the-clock power."
Brian Morris commented: "I am excited to join BrightNight at this critical time in the energy transition. BrightNight's cutting-edge technology and analytical capability, combined with a team of industry leaders, has already set the stage for a gigawatt-scale portfolio of world-class energy solutions. I look forward to helping steer the company's growth in Australia as we continue to deliver firm, renewable baseload power for customers."
Katie Barnett added: "I'm thrilled to join BrightNight during this pivotal phase of its growth. With the company's proven ability to deliver transformative energy solutions, I am keen to apply my extensive Australian power and capital markets experience to contribute to the expansion of BrightNight's global portfolio and bring their Australian projects to fruition. The future of renewable energy is here, and BrightNight is well-positioned to lead the charge."
Brian is based in Melbourne, Victoria, and Katie lives in Sydney in New South Wales.
ABOUT BRIGHTNIGHT
BrightNight is the first global renewable integrated power company designed to provide utility and commercial and industrial customers with clean, dispatchable renewable power solutions. BrightNight works with customers across the U.S. and Asia Pacific to design, develop, and operate safe, reliable, large-scale renewable power projects optimised to better manage the intermittent nature of renewable energy. Its deep customer engagement process, team of proven power experts, and industry-leading solutions enable customers to overcome challenging energy sustainability standards, rapidly changing grid dynamics, and the transition away from fossil fuel generation. To learn more, visit: www.brightnightpower.com
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Appoints Brian Morris as CCO and Katie Barnett as CFO
MELBOURNE, Australia, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BrightNight, the next-generation global renewable power producer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Morris as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Katie Barnett as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of its Australia platform. These strategic appointments come as BrightNight accelerates its expansion in the Australian renewable energy sector.
BrightNight is soon to commence construction of Mortlake Energy Hub, Victoria's largest integrated hybrid renewable energy project, after receiving grid and development approval in 2024. Further, the company plans to expand its portfolio of large-scale, multi-technology renewable power projects to serve the Australian market.
Leadership Appointments to Strengthen BrightNight Australia's Capabilities
Brian Morris brings more than 30 years of experience in energy trading, renewable energy strategy, and risk management to the role of CCO. He has a proven track record of securing long-term revenue contracts and building strategic partnerships with key stakeholders. As an advocate for sustainability, Brian's values align closely with BrightNight's mission to deliver reliable and affordable renewable power. He currently serves on the board of the Energy Users Association of Australia and previously the Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity, further demonstrating his leadership in the industry. Brian joins us from Macquarie Group where he served as Director with the Green Investments business. He holds a Master of Applied Finance from Macquarie University.
Katie Barnett joins BrightNight with over two decades of experience in power markets, energy finance, and energy Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A). She has an impressive track record of leading over 50 transactions exceeding A$18 billion (about $12 billion). As CFO, Katie will play a pivotal role in securing capital for BrightNight's multi-gigawatt portfolio expansion in Australia. Her leadership and expertise in large-scale project financing and M&A transactions will be critical as BrightNight scales its operations. Prior to joining BrightNight, she was with PwC as a partner in their Energy Transition, Deals and M&A department, helping advance their utility-scale storage practice. Katie has also held senior roles at Origin Energy in renewable energy and corporate development and was the founding CEO and CFO of PowAR (now Tilt Renewables), overseeing an A$1.5 billion (roughly $1 billion) portfolio of onshore wind and solar projects. Katie earned a Master in Applied Finance from Macquarie University and is a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Strategic Growth and Vision for Australia
Jerome Ortiz, CEO of BrightNight APAC, said: "Brian and Katie's wealth of experience and industry track record will be invaluable in the execution and growth of our business in Australia. As Australia transitions towards more complex dispatchable energy solutions to meet its 2050 net-zero target, BrightNight aims to play a key role in enabling clean and reliable round-the-clock power."
Brian Morris commented: "I am excited to join BrightNight at this critical time in the energy transition. BrightNight's cutting-edge technology and analytical capability, combined with a team of industry leaders, has already set the stage for a gigawatt-scale portfolio of world-class energy solutions. I look forward to helping steer the company's growth in Australia as we continue to deliver firm, renewable baseload power for customers."
Katie Barnett added: "I'm thrilled to join BrightNight during this pivotal phase of its growth. With the company's proven ability to deliver transformative energy solutions, I am keen to apply my extensive Australian power and capital markets experience to contribute to the expansion of BrightNight's global portfolio and bring their Australian projects to fruition. The future of renewable energy is here, and BrightNight is well-positioned to lead the charge."
Brian is based in Melbourne, Victoria, and Katie lives in Sydney in New South Wales.
ABOUT BRIGHTNIGHT
BrightNight is the first global renewable integrated power company designed to provide utility and commercial and industrial customers with clean, dispatchable renewable power solutions. BrightNight works with customers across the U.S. and Asia Pacific to design, develop, and operate safe, reliable, large-scale renewable power projects optimised to better manage the intermittent nature of renewable energy. Its deep customer engagement process, team of proven power experts, and industry-leading solutions enable customers to overcome challenging energy sustainability standards, rapidly changing grid dynamics, and the transition away from fossil fuel generation. To learn more, visit: www.brightnightpower.com
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BrightNight Announces Key Appointments to Drive Growth in Australia
BrightNight Announces Key Appointments to Drive Growth in Australia
Vietjet SkyJoy expands to over 1,200 brands across Southeast Asia, enabled through WOGI's single integration
SINGAPORE, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WOGI, a Singapore-headquartered digital rewards and incentives platform, has announced a strategic partnership with GalaxyJoy, the operator and developer of Vietjet Air's SkyJoy frequent flyer program. Through this partnership, WOGI has enabled Vietjet SkyJoy to expand its rewards catalogue, increasing its total brand coverage to over 1,200 across Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.
Vietjet SkyJoy connects rewards across Vietjet's aviation services, banking partners, and lifestyle offerings, allowing members to earn and redeem SkyPoints across travel, dining, shopping and entertainment. WOGI supports the redemption layer by expanding access to rewards across Southeast Asia, and will continue to support Vietjet SkyJoy's international expansion by extending its rewards capabilities into new markets.
In the first rollout, Vietjet SkyJoy members can access and redeem rewards across multiple formats, including real-time digital vouchers, experience-based rewards such as airport lounge access and premium activities, and physical merchandise fulfilled through WOGI's delivery partners across the region. This includes well-known brands such as Alfamart, Grab, Jaya Grocer, KFC, Lotus's, Shopee, Tokopedia, Watsons and more. This expansion supports Vietjet SkyJoy's ambition to build a connected and borderless rewards ecosystem as it evolves into an integrated regional lifestyle platform.
"Running rewards programmes across multiple Asian markets often means managing separate vendors in each country, which leads to fragmented operations and inconsistent experiences," said Viktor Atanasov, CEO of WOGI. "With this partnership, GalaxyJoy can offer Vietjet SkyJoy members a truly seamless redemption experience across borders, while gaining direct access to curated local partners in each market, managed through one centralised platform with WOGI."
"Since May 2023, Vietjet SkyJoy has grown to over 18 million members, and as more of our members travel beyond Vietnam, it is important that we support them with relevant rewards across the region," said Hoa Lan Huong, CEO of GalaxyJoy. "Our partnership with WOGI allows us to extend rewards and better support members throughout their journeys."
About WOGI
WOGI is a digital rewards and incentives platform operating across Asia, enabling businesses to manage rewards across employees, customers and partners. It offers access to over 1,600 brands and 8,000 reward options across 50 markets, with support for 16 payment options, multi-language capabilities and localised delivery across the region. Learn more at www.wogi.biz.
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WOGI Partners with GalaxyJoy to Enable Vietjet SkyJoy's Cross-Border Rewards Expansion Across Southeast Asia
