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Kane Thornton

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Non-Executive Director at The Men's Table
📍 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Kane Thornton is a key figure in Australias energy sector, currently serving as a Non-Executive Director at VicGrid. With over a decade of experience as the former CEO of the Clean Energy Council, he has been instrumental in shaping the nations transition to renewable energy. He holds a Masters from RMIT University.

He is deeply committed to supporting mens mental health and wellbeing. This passion is demonstrated through his active role as a Non-Executive Director on the board of The Mens Table, an organization that fosters connection and safe spaces for men to have honest conversations.

After more than a decade of leadership, he left the Clean Energy Council having helped Australia surpass 40% renewable energy generation.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Non-Executive Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Priorities

Topics Kane cares about

Clean Energy Future
He has dedicated over 15 years to the sector, most notably leading the Clean Energy Council and is now helping shape grid modernization at VicGrid.
Men's Mental Health
Serves as a Non-Executive Director for The Men's Table, a role he undertook to contribute to a cause he finds personally important.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Non-Executive Director
The Men's Table
10-2025
Non-Executive Director
VicGrid
8-2019 - 12-2024
Non-Executive Director & Chair
Newmark Primary
10-2018 - 9-2024
Industry Advisory Council Member
Monash Energy Institute
11-2014 - 8-2025
Chief Executive
Clean Energy Council
In the press

Media appearances

Community leaders complete VicGrid Board. Featured in VicGrid (official website)
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Education
2009 - 2009
Diploma
Australian Institute of Company Directors
2003 - 2004
Masters
RMIT University
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