Who is the CEO of PowerCo?

The CEO depends on which "Powerco" you mean: Jason Franklin is the CEO of Powerco (New Zealand), the energy distributor, appointed in early 2025. For PowerCo SE, the Volkswagen battery company, Frank Blome has been the CEO since July 2022, focusing on solid-state batteries.

Who is the new CEO of Powerco?

Congratulations to Jason Franklin who has been appointed as the new CEO of Powerco. Jason is currently the CEO of PowerNet, the distribution networks delivering power to Invercargill, Southland, West Otago, parts of Central Otago and Stewart Island. Jason has led PowerNet since 2012.

Who is Powerco owned by?

We're backed by some of the best. Powerco Limited is 49% owned by Australian Retirement Trust, managed by QIC Limited, and 51% owned by funds managed by Dexus. We're passionate about keeping the lights on and the gas flowing to more than 900,000 people in New Zealand, while creating value for our shareholders.

Who is the CEO of Powerco Volkswagen?

Since July 2022 Frank Blome is the CEO of PowerCo SE. A daughter company of Volkswagen Group aiming for battery cell development and production.

Who is Jason Franklin Powerco CEO?

Jason is our Chief Executive, leading the Powerco whānau to deliver on our commitments to customers and wider stakeholders. He joined Powerco in April 2025, after leading PowerNet Limited, a role he held since 2012.

In conversation with Frank Blome, CEO of PowerCo SE

Is Powerco a public company?

Is Powerco a private or public company? Powerco is a Private company.

How did Franklin get so rich?

Born in the Province of Massachusetts Bay, Franklin became a successful newspaper editor and printer in Philadelphia, the leading city in the colonies, publishing The Pennsylvania Gazette at age 23. He became wealthy publishing this and Poor Richard's Almanack, which he wrote under the pseudonym "Richard Saunders".

Who is the CEO of VW India?

Piyush Arora - Managing Director & CEO Volkswagen Group - Region India, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd.

How do I contact Kjell Gruner?

How to contact Kjell Gruner? To contact Kjell Gruner send an email to [email protected] or [email protected]. What company does Kjell Gruner work for? What is Kjell Gruner's role at Porsche Cars North America?

How big is Powerco?

We keep the energy flowing to more than one million people across the North Island of Aotearoa New Zealand. As the country's largest dual-energy distributor by network length, we own and operate almost 29,300km of electricity lines and 6,300km of gas pipes.

Who is Jason Franklin CEO?

Jason Franklin is currently Chief Executive Officer of PowerNet Limited, a role he has held since 2012. Before joining PowerNet Jason had a 14-year career in the Rio Tinto group working in New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Australia. He began his career at the Electricity Corporation of New Zealand.

Who is the new CEO of PowerNet?

Paul Blue. Paul joined PowerNet as Chief Executive in July 2025, bringing with him a wealth of experience throughout New Zealand's electricity industry.

Is CEO Co owner?

Owners focus on the financial success and equity control of the business, while CEOs drive the company's operational success and strategic vision. In some companies, the same individual may serve as both CEO and owner, while in others, the roles are separate, ensuring a balance between ownership and management.

Who are the shareholders of Powerco?

We're backed by some of the best. Powerco Limited is 49% owned by Australian Retirement Trust, managed by QIC Limited, and 51% owned by funds managed by Dexus.

Who is Piyush Arora?

Piyush Arora is the Managing Director of Skoda Auto Volkswagen, India.

Who owns Skoda in India?

Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited is the wholly owned Indian subsidiary of German automotive manufacturing company Volkswagen Group, formed in 2001. On 7 October 2019, Volkswagen Group India announced the merger of their three Indian subsidiaries - Volkswagen India Pvt.

Which is better, BMW or Volkswagen?

Neither {!nav}Volkswagen (VW)! nor BMW is objectively "better"; they serve different priorities: VW offers better value, fuel economy, and reliability for mainstream buyers, while BMW excels in luxury, powerful performance, and a sportier driving experience, albeit at a higher cost for purchase and maintenance. Your best choice depends on whether you value practicality and cost-effectiveness (VW) or driving dynamics and premium features (BMW).
 

Who is PowerCo?

Powerco is New Zealand's second-largest electricity and gas distribution utility company with around 1.1m customers connected to their networks. These networks extend across the North Island, serving urban and rural homes, businesses, and major industrial and commercial sites.

Is Porsche 100% owned by VW?

No, Volkswagen (VW) does not own 100% of the carmaker Porsche (Porsche AG); rather, VW owns about 75% of Porsche AG, while Porsche Automobil Holding SE (controlled by the Porsche and Piëch families) holds the controlling stake in VW itself, creating a complex, interconnected ownership structure where the families ultimately control the entire group. 

Is PowerCo part of Volkswagen?

PowerCo SE was founded by Volkswagen in 2022 with a clear vision to lead the charge in battery cell production on a global scale. PowerCo SE have made plans for three gigafactories – including the St. Thomas Gigafactory – with two of them now under construction.

Is Franklin on any money?

In its first redesign since 1996, the new-design $100 note features additional security features including a 3-D Security Ribbon and color-shifting Bell in the Inkwell. The new-design $100 note also includes a portrait watermark of Benjamin Franklin that is visible from both sides of the note when held to light.

How did Franklin lose money?

Franklin soon learned that Vee swiped all the money he acquired from selling all the properties behind his back, in which he became unhinged and in a far worse place. He even took up drinking in the process.

Who said money makes money?

Benjamin Franklin said it best, "Money makes money.