MELPOMENE: Why did you decide to strike out on your own? He was charming and once flew her to Hong Kong for dinner. DAVID: Broadly speaking, it can affect investor confidencefor example, when the coups in Thailand hit the papers, people started calling us to ask about their investments. Weve surprised the market with our growth, which now outstrips our previous employer, and you start to see a lot of these old relationships coming back. MELPOMENE: Steve Jobs said that you can only connect the dots looking backwardsis that true of your experiences? Representatives for the Catholic Church and Pell did not return calls and emails on Thursday. At Equis, our team is driven by the opportunity to sustainably transform Australias energy landscape together and leave a positive legacy for future generations. Find contact details for 700 million professionals. As the former CEO and Chairman of Equis Energy, David raised and invested over AUD$ 7.9 billion of equity in independent and institutional infrastructure funds across Asia-Pacific. That makes you focus harder, question harder and dig deeper until youre personally satisfied with solutions. Its interesting how that has come full circle. You connect it to the building, charge it up, and take it home to generate electricity for your house. In the Philippines, for example, the government budgets ahead so that they can afford power they need. Additionally, David Russell has had 1 past job as the Senior Managing Director at Macquarie Group. And yet, whatever the package contained, I was willing to put up with it," Khan and co-author Jessica Chapnik Kahn write. In 10 years, buildings can be fitted with solar panels and your phone could double as a storage device. The former ABC chief economics editor is writing a book for Hardie Grant, Rewrite the Story. David Russell is the founder and CEO of Equis, a company that evolved from its roots as a funds management business to an infrastructure asset development company, Equis Development, in 2019. He has previously been Middle East editor of Euromoney, editor of Asiamoney, investment editor of the Australian Financial Review and a correspondent on emerging markets and sovereign wealth for numerous publications worldwide. In the spirit of reconciliation Equis acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. DAVID: Years ago, we were just moving paper around. Chris Wright is Asia editor. 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DAVID: My legal background helped me because it gave me discipline and an eye for detail. Roby has over 10 years experience of renewable energy transactions across Asia, completing over AUD$ 675m in deals. Chief Executive Officer @ Equis; Senior Managing Director @ Macquarie Group; Education. Once I became nobody, a lot of those people actually went silent. MELPOMENE: Hasnt that kind of short-term focus change with the increasing number of young people becoming entrepreneurs? They had reason to celebrate. Both plants will also be designed as battery-storage ready further enhancing their long term attractiveness as stable, low cost sources of power, added Mr Russell. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. When I started out of university, my peer group worked really hard and they were more dedicated. We acknowledge that our school is on the Country of the people of the Kulin Nations. in Painting/ Art History from the University of Tulsa. MELPOMENE: You are headquartered in Singapore but your operations are in other parts of Asia? Abigail Koch, Compare the Market general manager public relations, said they had been "smashed" by media requests. Taiwan is at a critical juncture in the development of its energy resources, and the award of the Chiayi solar project, after a very competitive . DAVID: Ive been forced to rethink of my priorities and came to the realisation that family is always number one to me. As Asia's largest independent renewable energy IPP, Equis is wellplaced to continue our rapid growth in the world's fastestgrowing renewable energy market David Russell Helping Scaling SaaS and Renewables companies find the best talent Ireland. "Australia represents one of the most exciting solar power generation markets globally and Equis expects to build over $1 billion of new projects over the next 24-36 months," director David Russell said in the press release. He has also written two books. Snowy Hydro is a leading integrated energy business in Australia which currently owns and operates 5,500MW of generation capacity across Australia, including the iconic 4,100MW Snowy Hydro-electric Scheme. Now more than ever, players rightly see themselves as multi-faceted entrepreneurs, and seek ways to leverage their brands in everything from real estate to venture capital. Although what relationship she has with the government given its voracious criticism of her reporting will be interesting. We think that the biggest renewable energy market is solar and we have to keep ahead of that technology curve. MELPOMENE: Is it important that the work you do creates value for society? Construction of the Tailem Bend Solar Project is expected to commence in early 2017. I had been thinking about it for a number of years and with all my experience, I assumed it would be relatively easy. Our experience, expertise, proven track record and strong relationships allow us to develop world-class energy assets on time, on budget and to the highest standard. He led Equis development of wind and solar projects in the Philippines. Asia-Pacific-focused renewables designer Equis Development Pte Ltd has actually taken control of an AUD-1.9-billion (USD 1.28 bn/EUR 1.23 bn) battery energy storage space project near Melbourne, Victoria, and is now relaunching it with a new name as well as increased capacity. Thats a real problem with succession planning because you might lose the person you really want to keep because theyre frustrated at the lack of opportunities to grow. Equis Funds Group CEO 2010 Equis Energy Director Equis Managing Director Education Its not all hindsight. Dont Neglect Succession Planning, Manulife Singapore Offers Digital Payments Via PayNow, FWD Insurance Launches Electronic Claims Payments via PayNow, 1-Michelin-Starred Marguerite Shines With an Invigorating Spring Menu. David Russell who has made his fortune as the cofounder of Singapore-based private equity group Equis has been spending time aboard the impressive vessel with his family. Alberici's new gig is chief strategy government relations and communications officer. So guests at Sydneys Alfredo restaurant at Circular Quay did a double take when they walked into the harbourside institution and spotted the Cardinal on Wednesday evening. Emma Alberici has landed a new gig, and, as promised, it's not on TV. The Tailem Bend Solar Project and Collinsville North Solar Project will: The Tailem Bend Solar Project and Collinsville North Solar Project will be two of Australias lowest cost solar generation projects and will contribute low cost solar power and new jobs into regional communities. See our. David Russell. Employ over 400 people during the construction phase. Those inside the restaurant overheard the dinner was held to mark his release from jail. Ltd. The memoir coming out later this year is expected to dish on a nasty stoush with ABC management after Alberici published an economics comment piece which incensed the Turnbull government so much so it sent several letters of complaint to the ABC. People say that Asia is developing, but their frameworks are far more developed than those in Europe. 1 George Street #23-03 One George Street, Singapore 049145 Tel: +65 6220 0040 I also have a responsibility to the company in this respect, and were trying to be more socially orientated now. 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Warnie, whose acumen in real estate is starting to rival his spin bowling prowess, had bought the 3000sq m property, which he once dubbed his favourite house, for $14.25m, 18 months before selling it to the Russells. Bryce Paterson is a legal professional with over 10 years of experience both internationally and domestically in Australia. 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They used to work at Macquarie. DAVID RUSSELL: When we started the business, we decided to keep a low profile because we wanted our relationships with governments to stabilise. Find out more. Bibendum arcu vitae elementum curabitur vitae nunc sed velit. Bryce has deep experience in the Energy and Infrastructure sectors, having worked on multiple global transactions totalling over AUD$ 27bn. David Russell Investments, Australia & New Zealand Equis since 2010 Over 28 years of Asia-Pacific infrastructure investment and advisory experience, having raised and invested over US$5bn of equity for Asian private equity He has held senior roles in energy infrastructure asset owners, developers, and consultancy firms engaged with renewable energy across wind, solar and storage in Australia, Europe, Central America and SE Asia. Alberici vowed she would never front a TV show again after exiting the ABC. Please try again later. David Russell, Equis Group CEO, commented, As Asias largest renewable energy developer and investor, the Tailem Bend Solar Project represents an exciting expansion into Australia for Equis and an unique opportunity to leverage our development and construction expertise to deliver low cost, large scale, reliable renewable energy for Australian consumers., Mr Russell noted, By developing the Tailem Bend Solar Project and Snowy Hydro diesel projects together, the combined system will have the capability of providing stable power any time of the day across the entire year. Ive always worked long hours and that hasnt changed. Others Named David Russell. Consequat id porta nibh. These days, Equis Development is setting its sights on consolidating its position in Asias renewable energy and biomass power generation markets, having developed more than 200 renewable energy and waste infrastructure projects across the region. Weve got more than enough to invest in that space, and storage is just going to multiply that demand for capital. Prior to joining Equis, Liz held planning and permitting roles at Goldwind. There is no substitute for hard work. Equis CEO David Russell is a key player in the Asia Pacific region's renewable energy game David Russell is the founder and CEO of Equis, a company that evolved from its roots as a funds management business to an infrastructure asset development company, Equis Development, in 2019. Bachelor of Laws (Hons)/ Bachelor of Economics (Hons) 1988 - 1993; Skills. MELPOMENE: Has ownership changed your motivation towards work? Now the four-car basement garage is expanding to fit six, while the basement will accommodate a theatre, rumpus room, wine cellar, arcade room, plus a "modelling/crafts" room. David Russell, Equis Chairman, said, "As AsiaPacific's largest renewable energy IPP, Equis is excited about leveraging its economies of scale in the growing Australian market to deliver lowcost renewable energy. I was hoping that it would be a motivator for everyone, but thats me sitting here thinking about it as a 40-year-old. Founding partner and CEO, Equis Development, Equis CEO David Russell is a key player in the Asia Pacific regions renewable energy game. We are committed and responsive to the communities we serve. You see people in boardrooms using some of the terms that we do use in the industry, but the portrayal is largely inaccurate. MELPOMENE: Does the intermittency of solar and wind energy coupled with the lack of storage capabilities mean theres a limit to how much you can invest? Copyright 2023 Equis Development Pte. David Russell, Equis Chairman, said: "As Asia-Pacific's largest renewable energy IPP, Equis is pleased to be playing an important role in Taiwan's transition to low-cost, clean energy. US$5 billion sale of Equis Energy prompts Craig Marsh's high end real estate splurge, The Rosenthal family owned this three-bedroom house at Clifton Gardens since the 1940s. She managed a renewable energy portfolio of over 625MW in Australia, sat on the board of Avertas Waste to Energy as well as managed transport and social infrastructure projects. DAVID: I do. Credit:Jason South. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. He has delivered assets in Europe, Middle East and Australia. And you find that project developers tend to be more risk seeking, so its better to have someone whos more risk averse to balance their decision-making. DAVID: The plant operations, business development and growth are in other Asian countries such as the Philippines, Japan and India. On Thursday, CBDs local operative spotted no fewer than seven utes, four vans and a truck surrounding the site.