Mr Barclay has executive experience in the electricity and telecommunications industries in New Zealand Chartered. Neal was Chief Executive of Meridian Energy from January 2018 until 30 June 2025. Having joined Meridian in 2008 as Chief Financial Officer, he subsequently led the operational parts of the business as General Manager Generation, Wholesale and Renewable Development and then General Manager Retail. Prior to joining Meridian Energy, Neal spent 13 years at Telecom New Zealand in a number of senior finance leadership roles. Current roles outside Chorus: Director of Air New Zealand. He is member of the Risk Management Committee.
