
Chief Executive
Gas Industry Co.
David Prentice joined Gas Industry Co in November 2025. David's extensive experience in the energy industry includes roles as Chief Executive of NZ Windfarms, Chief Executive of Manawa Energy, Chief Executive and Director of Trustpower, and Chief Executive of Opus International Consultants. David was also the Chair of the Interim Committee for Climate Change and is currently on the Board of Northpower and Martin Jenkins.
David graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) degree and a PhD in Engineering. He is a member of the Institute of Directors, a Chartered Professional Engineer and a Fellow of Engineering New Zealand.