Sunshine Hydro Welcomes Former NZ Climate Change Minister Hon. James Shaw As A Strategic Advisor

AUCKLAND, 27 August 2024 – Sunshine Hydro has announced the appointment of Hon. James Shaw as a Strategic Advisor.

Shaw served as New Zealand’s Minister of Climate Change for six years under Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Dame Jacinda Ardern from 2017-2020. He was a Member of Parliament for ten years from 2014-2024 and Green Party Co-leader for nine of those years, from 2015-2024.

Shaw will focus on enhancing Sunshine Hydro's efforts to scale the business to full commercial operation.

“I am delighted to support Sunshine Hydro in its mission of decarbonising the energy system,” Shaw said. “Sunshine Hydro brings the ingenuity and capacity we need to become world leaders in addressing the massive environmental challenges we face.”

With a prior career spanning over 15 years in management consulting, sustainability and business leadership, Shaw’s insights will be invaluable in advancing Sunshine Hydro’s ongoing growth strategy.

Having left Parliament, Shaw is now an Operating Partner at global infrastructure investment management company, Morrison. He is on the Board of WWF New Zealand and performing governance and advisory roles with climate change related businesses and NGOs.

Shaw’s addition to the Sunshine Hydro team underscores the company’s commitment to environmental stewardship and its ambition to be a leading voice in driving change. Sunshine Hydro will be closing the latest A-round capital raise later this year, having $20m committed of the $40m it is seeking to grow the business.

“James’ guidance will contribute substantially to our broader goal of creating a sustainable future where all energy is renewable generated and nothing is wasted. We welcome his strategic vision, environmental experience and look forward to rapidly scaling with his support,” Sunshine Hydro CEO, Rick McElhinney, said.

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