Max Van Someren
Moderator
Founder of Net Zero Network
BIO
Max is an energy systems analyst, R&D team leader and (in a former life) ship designer.
He has held leadership roles at KBR, AEMO, Austal Ships and Frazer-Nash Consultancy.
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Max’s current roles include leading the delivery of an independent techno-economic assessment of Renewable Energy Industrial Precincts in Western Australia, and Energy Advisor to Arafura Rare Earths, where he leads the development of their decarbonisation pathway.
Max’s passion is the energy transition.
He is a Co-founder of the Net Zero Network, a not for profit which helps members identify how they can have the greatest impact in reducing global greenhouse gas emissions. Max is also chair of the Engineer’s Australia WA Working Group for Energy Transition.