Clare Savage

Clare Savage

Chair

Australian Energy Regulator (AER)

Clare Savage was appointed Chair of the Australian Energy Regulator in October 2019 and is Chair of the Energy Advisory Panel (formerly the Energy Security Board). In September 2024 Clare was also appointed as Chair of the Regulator Leadership Cohort.

Over more than 21 years, Clare has acquired significant leadership experience in the Australian energy industry. She has a passion for the energy sector and a commitment to its development, particularly through this current transition.

Prior to joining the AER, Clare was Deputy Chair of the Energy Security Board. Prior to joining the ESB, Clare held a variety of roles including senior executive positions within Energy Australia spanning corporate strategy; business development; policy & government affairs; and public affairs. 

Prior to this Clare held a range of positions at the Energy Supply Association of Australia including Chief Executive Officer. Clare commenced her career in the public service – initially in the UK and then at the Federal Department of the Treasury.

Clare has a Bachelor of Commerce (Economics) and a Bachelor of Arts (Politics and History) from The University of Melbourne and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.