Tony Bellas
Non-Executive Chair
B Econ, Dip Ed, MBA, FCPA, FAICD, FGS (London)
Appointed 19 December 2024
Tony Bellas is a company director on a number of listed and unlisted companies, and has more than 30 years of experience across the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. He currently serves as a director of two ASX-listed companies: NOVONIX Ltd, a battery materials company with operations in Queensland and overseas, and State Gas Ltd, a gas exploration and development company with operations in central Queensland.
Tony is currently Chairman of a Queensland-based gold and rare earth minerals exploration company, Green and Gold Minerals Pty Ltd. He is also a non-executive director of Healthcare Logic Ltd, a hospital management SaaS technology company, and Axon Graphite Pty Ltd, a natural graphite exploration and development company with exploration interests in North West Queensland.
He has previously served as chairman of four other ASX-listed companies: ERM Power, Corporate Travel Management, Shine Justice and intelliHR.
In his executive career, Tony served as CEO of CS Energy, Ergon Energy, and Seymour Group. Prior to entering the electricity industry, he had a long career in the Queensland Treasury, rising to the rank of Deputy Under Treasurer. In 2012 he was appointed as Chair of the Independent Review Panel on Network Costs in Queensland, which provided a report to the Queensland Government on options to address the impact of network costs on electricity prices.
In 2020, Tony retired as a Director of Endeavour Foundation, one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit organisations supporting people with a disability. His 10 year service on the Board included four years as Chairman (2015 to 2019). Since 2001, Tony has served as a Director of the Brisbane State High School Foundation.
Tony was awarded the Centenary Medal in 2001 in recognition of his distinguished career in public service. He is a member of CS Energy's Performance and Investment Committee and the People, Culture and Remuneration Committee.
Jeff Seeney
Deputy Chair
MBA, GAICD
Appointed 19 December 2024
Jeff Seeney is a former Queensland Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning (2012-2015). He represented the seat of Callide in the State Parliament for almost 20 years and understands the importance of CS Energy and the Callide power stations to the Biloela community and the wider Central Queensland region.
Jeff held many other positions in the Queensland Parliament including Opposition Leader (2006-2008 and 2011-2012), Shadow Minister for Energy (1999-2006 and 2008-2011) and Shadow Treasurer (2004-2005).
He was responsible for the planning and delivery of many major development projects through the Office of the Coordinator-General and was the Chair of Cabinet Committees involving infrastructure and resources. He was also a member of the Cabinet Budget Review Committee and the Parliamentary Crime and Corruption Committee among many others.
Throughout his Parliamentary career he played a central role in enabling the development of the coal seam gas export industry and was the architect of a significant part of the legislative and regulatory framework that has allowed the industry to attain the social licence to operate successfully in Queensland.
Jeff has a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the University of New England and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He is the Chair of CS Energy's Performance and Investment Committee and is a member of the People, Culture and Remuneration Committee.
Stephen Harty
Non-Executive Director
B. Eng (Mech), MBA, GAICD
Appointed 1 October 2023
Stephen Harty is an energy executive with more than 25 years of experience. Stephen has worked in a variety of operations, project development and marketing roles across Europe, Asia, Middle East, North America and Australia. With this global perspective Stephen has a keen interest in the development of the Australian east coast energy markets, and has been heavily involved in the development of domestic gas policy.
Stephen currently serves as Chief Executive Officer at Gladstone LNG, where he has responsibility for the overall management, safety and operation of the GLNG project.
Stephen holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) from the University of Ballarat, a Master of Business Administration from Deakin University, and is a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Stephen is the Chair of CS Energy's Safety and Environment Committee and he is a member of the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee.
Kimberley swords
Non-Executive Director
BVSc(Hons), MBA, GAICD
Appointed 1 June 2024
Kimberley Swords is an independent advisor with more than 25 years of experience as a senior executive in government and management consulting. Kimberley has worked in a variety of advisory roles to major global companies and governments, and as the head of environmental approvals for the Australian Government from 2010 – 2015. She brings a global perspective on decarbonisation and the energy transition from her five years with McKinsey & Company.
Kimberley is the Chair of Southern Queensland Landscapes, and a Non-Executive Director of Natural Resource Management Regions Queensland.
She is Industry Professor and Program Director of the UQ-Oxford Transformative Project Leadership Program. Kimberley also coaches and advises clients on leadership and strategic technical topics within the energy, environment and infrastructure sectors in Australia and globally.
Kimberley holds a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Hons) from the University of Queensland, a Master of Business Administration from RMIT University. Kimberley is also a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Kimberley is the Chair of CS Energy's People, Culture and Remuneration Committee and is a member of the Performance and Investment Committee and the Safety and Environment Committee.
Wendy Agar
Non-Executive Director
Dip. Teaching (primary), Grad. Dip Human Resources Management, GAICD
Appointed 7 August 2025
The Managing Director of Engaged Outcomes and host of the emPOWER podcast, Wendy Agar is a rural engagement expert with more than 20 years’ experience securing industry, organisational, and community buy-in for a range of projects that create opportunities for rural, regional and remote Australians. Through her current client engagement and collaboration work, Wendy brings a national perspective on social licence and the energy transition.
Raised on a Central Queensland beef and grain farm, and later a partner in a cattle and sheep enterprise in Western Queensland, Wendy has first-hand knowledge of the challenges and opportunities facing rural communities. She is passionate about building stronger regions where economic and social benefits are shared.
Drawing on her experience as a multi-sector CEO and senior leader across rural, regional, and remote Queensland, Wendy has developed a deep understanding of how people and organisations work. A skilled facilitator and leadership consultant, she unites diverse interests to deliver meaningful outcomes.
She holds qualifications in education and human resources, and accreditations in stakeholder engagement, change management, coaching, and behavioural profiling. Wendy is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Wendy is a member of CS Energy's Finance, Risk and Audit Committee and the People, Culture and Remuneration Committee.
James Versace
Non-Executive Director
B Com, CA, GAICD
Appointed 7 August 2025
James Versace is an experienced board-level executive with more than 30 years’ experience spanning the retail, hospitality, gaming, investment banking, energy and public sectors. He has held senior leadership roles across ASX-listed companies, large-scale private enterprises and public organisations, with a proven track record in strategic governance, financial stewardship and operational transformation.
With a career foundation in investment banking and chartered accounting, James has served as CFO and Company Secretary for organisations with turnovers exceeding $300 million, leading teams of over 1,800 staff and managing complex multi-stakeholder environments. His expertise includes financial risk management, commercial contract negotiation, property development, mergers and acquisitions, capital works and profit-maximisation strategies, underpinned by a deep commitment to corporate governance and compliance. His leadership style is strategic, transparent and outcomes-focused, with a track record of guiding organisations through major change while safeguarding long-term value creation.
James currently serves as Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary of KWB Group, which owns and operates Kitchen Connection. James holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting, Finance & Law), is a Chartered Accountant and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
James is the Chair of CS Energy's Finance, Risk and Audit Committee and is a member of the Safety and Environment Committee.
Seanna Strong
Non-Executive Director
LLB (Hons)
Appointed 3 October 2025
Seanna Strong is a highly experienced commercial litigation lawyer, having spent more than 25 years working at leading national law firms.
Seanna has represented clients from both the public and private sectors in a broad range of disputes with a particular focus on complex, high stakes disputes, including ‘bet-the-company’ litigation. Seanna’s expertise includes contractual disputes, joint venture disputes and regulatory disputes.
Seanna has experience representing clients in a broad range of forums, including the Supreme Court, Federal Court and High Court, as well as in Royal Commissions and Commissions of Inquiry. Seanna has also represented clients in all forms of dispute resolution, including mediation and expert determination.
Seanna has a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from the University of Queensland and is a member of the Queensland Law Society.