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Jay Foggin

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Head of Energy Storage Projects at Origin Energy
📍 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Jay Foggin is a development and construction leader with over 23 years of experience in complex infrastructure. As Origin Energys Head of Energy Storage Projects, he manages a $2B+ portfolio and has led the development of major renewable energy assets, including large-scale battery projects.

He draws leadership inspiration from the entrepreneurs in his family—his father, stepfather, and uncle, who worked as a builder, electrician, and plumber, respectively. He values their practical, hands-on approach over traditional tech startup stereotypes and applies these lessons to managing major projects.

Jay led the team delivering the Eraring BESS, which is set to be the largest battery energy storage system in the Southern Hemisphere upon completion.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Head of Energy Storage Projects
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Personality Overview

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Decisive
Fast-Paced
Challenger

They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value. They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.

Priorities

Topics Jay cares about

Energy Storage Systems
He is directly accountable for the full lifecycle and performance of Origin Energy's national utility-scale energy storage portfolio, valued at over $2 billion.
Clean Energy Transition
His work focuses on accelerating Australia’s energy transition ambitions by delivering large-scale renewable projects, including battery storage and high-voltage transmission infrastructure.
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Career

Work history

7-2024
Head of Energy Storage Projects
Origin Energy
3-2023 - 7-2024
Program Director
Origin Energy
1-2021 - 3-2023
Project Director
UGL
1-2019 - 12-2020
Project Manager
UGL
6-2018 - 12-2018
Bid Manager
UGL
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Education
Executive Leadership Program
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Executive Leadership Program
UQ Business School
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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