Patrick Brady was appointed Chair of the Board in August 2025, bringing strategic leadership to Australia’s largest government-owned energy business. Patrick is Chair of Ergon Energy Queensland Board and is also a Director of the Ergon Energy Network and Energex Subsidiary Boards.
With a distinguished career in civil engineering, Patrick has led major projects across metropolitan and regional urban development, public infrastructure, agriculture, and mining. He is the Founder and Chair of Premise, one of Queensland’s leading engineering businesses, known for its innovative and sustainable solutions.
Patrick also serves as Chair of the Board at Mater Misericordiae, which operates the state’s largest not-for-profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services. In addition, he is a Non-Executive Director of Catholic Health Australia, contributing to national healthcare policy and governance.
His previous board appointments include Mater Health Services North Queensland and the Port of Townsville, reflecting his deep commitment to regional development and public service.
Patrick’s extensive governance experience and industry insight position him to guide the organisation through a dynamic energy transition.