Sarah Fitzgerald

I am a Future Energy Leader for GHD, responsible for the implementation of the company’s forward-looking energy strategy while also guiding the organisation’s continuous growth in technical excellence and stakeholder engagement. GHD’s vision of making energy, water and communities sustainable for generations to come underpins the work I do every day.

I have over 25 years of experience in developing, implementing, managing and evaluating community and stakeholder engagement and communication strategies. I am analytical and skilled at collaborating with clients to identify strengths and opportunities and ideate road maps to a sustainable future state. I have worked on community and stakeholder engagement programs in energy transition, hydrogen, pumped hydro, wind, solar, pipeline decarbonisation, transmission and interconnection, climate change and resiliency.

I hold a Bachelor of Education and Masters of Public Administration from the University of Tasmania. I am a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).