Jody Herley is an Associate Director in the Business Development and Transactions team with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and specialises in the identification and execution of investment opportunities. Jody works across ARENA’s low emissions metals and hydrogen focus areas. ARENA’s funding in hydrogen has and continues to play a pivotal role in establishing a hydrogen industry in Australia. Jody holds a Bachelor of Engineering and prior to joining ARENA, worked for a private equity fund specialising in the mining and metals sector, managing a portfolio of investments, and delivering valuation advice on new investment opportunities.