AMP Capital appoints energy MD
AMP Capital has appointed Bopha Ly, with 24 years of experience in the industry, to the role of managing director, energy for AMP Capital’s infrastructure equity business.
In this role, beginning 18 October, Ly would be responsible for AMP Capital’s energy infrastructure investments, including Endeavour Energy, Macarthur Wind Farm, and Powerco in New Zealand.
Ly joined from AGL Energy, where she held several senior roles, most recently as head of corporate development and led much of AGL Energy’s mergers and acquisitions activity across the energy division.
Michael Cummings, AMP Capital co-head infrastructure equity Australia and NZ, said: “We are delighted that Bopha is joining AMP Capital to lead our energy team. In appointing Bopha, we have secured an energy sector executive of the highest calibre with incredibly deep sector experience.
“Bopha’s technical expertise along with her broad industry relationships, positions her well to lead the work already underway across our infrastructure platforms on behalf of our investors. She will also assist us to build and develop new projects in the fast-paced energy field.”
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