Head of DSO Strategy
Counties Energy
Astad Kapadia is Head of DSO Strategy at Counties Energy, where he leads initiatives to enable flexibility and support the transition to a more decentralised, customer-centric electricity system. With over 12 years in the energy sector, he focuses on balancing network resilience, affordability, and decarbonisation while aligning local innovation with national priorities. Astad holds a Master of Engineering (ME), Masters of Business Administration (MBA) and holds a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPENG) accreditation, he actively contributes to industry efforts shaping the future role of distribution networks in New Zealand.