Ruth Coulson was appointed to the Executive Leadership Team as Chief Financial Officer in August 2025. Prior to this, she was the Chief Financial Officer at Urban Utilities.
Ruth is a Chartered Accountant with over 30 years’ experience in delivering major transformation and change initiatives to optimise operational, financial, and strategic outcomes.
After starting her career in the accounting profession at a major international accounting firm, Ruth gained deep experience working with large complex infrastructure organisations across both Australian and global markets.
Ruth is responsible for leading the Business Services function at Energy Queensland, which includes Procurement and Supply, Financial Control, Business Process Improvement, and Financial Performance & Analysis.
Ruth holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree, is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.