Michael Gatt

Michael Gatt is responsible for operating electricity and gas markets and systems on the east coast.

Prior to joining AEMO in August 2020, Michael spent 15 years at TransGrid where his most recent role was Executive General Manager of Works Delivery. At TransGrid he led the delivery of TransGrid’s prescribed capital portfolio together with new generator connections, maintenance, project development, and emergency management functions.

Over the last 25 years, Michael has been an active part of the energy industry, always passionate about its role in society and the people that make it happen. Prior to TransGrid he worked for a distribution business, industry association and in energy policy roles throughout the development of the National Electricity Market.