Meridian Energy has appointed Mike Roan as Chief Executive Officer following a Chief Executive succession process facilitated by SEQEL Partners.

Meridian Energy is New Zealand’s largest renewable electricity generator and retailer, generating circa 35% of the country’s electricity from 100% renewable sources – sun, wind and water. The business is dual NZX/ASX listed and employs over 1,000 people.

SEQEL Partners wish to congratulate Mike Roan on his appointment as Chief Executive for Meridian Energy, effective July 1^st 2025. This follows a robust Chief Executive succession process facilitated by SEQEL Partners in partnership with the Chairman, Mark Verbiest, and the Meridian Board. The Executive Assessment and Development program began in late 2023 and progressed through 2024, resulting in Mike’s appointment.

We also want to take this opportunity to recognise and thank Neal Barclay for his significant and profound impact leading Meridian over the last seven and a half years and wish him every future success.