Brian Restall stands as a pivotal figure at Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, serving as Managing Director and Regional Leader for Australia. His extensive expertise significantly contributes to Quinbrook’s global investment strategies as a member of the Global Investment Committee and also ensures operational excellence as the Chair of the Global Procurement Committee.
With over 26 years of experience in the energy infrastructure sector, Restall brings a wealth of knowledge in investment and management across Australia, the US, Europe, and Africa. His career spans the entire investment lifecycle, marked by leading over US$20 billion in generation development and US$4 billion in generation construction projects. Furthermore, he has held the CEO position within a renewable energy operating business, showcasing his profound understanding of corporate strategy, business improvement, and project and financial management.
In his leadership role at Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, Brian Restall chairs the Boards of all Australian portfolio companies, demonstrating his direct influence on key renewable energy ventures:
- Energy Locals: Recognized as a leading green energy retailer in Australia and operator of the world’s largest Virtual Power Plant (VPP), Energy Locals is at the forefront of innovative energy solutions.
- Energy Trade: A prominent community energy network business in Australia, Energy Trade is enhancing local energy distribution and sustainability.
- Lockyer Energy Project: This ambitious 900MW renewable firming project in Queensland is set to significantly bolster the region’s renewable energy capacity.
- Supernode Project: Located in Queensland, the Supernode Project is a groundbreaking initiative combining 2,000MWh of energy storage with a 300MW data storage facility, showcasing integrated infrastructure solutions.
- Cape Byron Power: As one of Australia’s largest baseload renewable energy companies, Cape Byron Power is a cornerstone in the country’s sustainable energy landscape.
Before joining Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, Restall held a Senior Business Development Manager position at EnergyAustralia from 2010 to 2013. His responsibilities encompassed corporate strategy, thermal and renewable power development, and driving operational efficiency improvements within this major Australian utility.
His experience extends internationally, as evidenced by his role as Business Development Manager at Drax Group plc in the United Kingdom between 2007 and 2009. During this period, he was instrumental in the development, construction, and operation of one of the world’s largest baseload renewable power plants, marking a significant contribution to global renewable energy infrastructure.
Earlier in his career, Brian Restall held senior management construction roles at industry giants such as Shell, InterGen, and Fluor Daniel. In these positions, he successfully delivered major power and mining projects across Australia, the UK, and the Niger Delta, building a robust foundation in project execution and management.
Mr. Restall’s academic credentials include a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) from the Queensland University of Technology, underpinning his practical experience with a strong theoretical framework. Through his leadership at Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, Brian Restall continues to be a driving force in advancing renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure development in Australia and globally.
