Mr Gaddes is Head of the Net Zero Industries Division in the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. In this role, Mr Gaddes has responsibility for industrial decarbonisation, Hydrogen, CCS, offshore renewables and new technology deployment.

Mr Gaddes has previously held senior executive roles in energy, resources and environmental regulation. He has represented Australia at various International Energy Agency and G20 meetings and worked closely with former Chief Scientist, Dr Alan Finkel, in his review of the security of the National Electricity Market.

Mr Gaddes holds a degree in science and has over 25 years’ experience in the Australian public service at the Commonwealth and State levels. He has significant experience in environmental regulation, energy policy and fisheries management reform, having led significant structural reforms at both the State and Commonwealth levels