Neil Belford

eil Belford is a technical executive with decades of experience in technology, software, digital innovation, and complex-systems design. Specializing in industrial digital transformation, Neil’s current focus is on strategy and architecture for the digital utility, primarily as it applies to the global energy transition. A strong, multifaceted thought leader, he has designed industry specifications for both the Australian energy market operator, and for National telecommunications broadband networks in Australia and New Zealand. With an academic background in Embedded Systems Engineering, with a Masters in Cognitive Science centered on Machine Intelligence Research, Neil has overseen the design and delivery of complex integrated systems across energy and water, telco, transportation infrastructure, and healthcare.

Mantra to Live By:
Enjoy the journey because because that’s what life is.

Favorite Travel Destination:
Surfing the outer islands in West Sumatra.

Best Advice You'd Tell Your 20-Year-Old Self:
Get on with it lazybones.

EXPERIENCE. INSIGHT. STRATEGY. GRIT.

EVP & Chief Technology Officer