Paul Martyn
Director-General, Department of Energy and Climate
Queensland Government
Speaker at:
- Official Opening Keynote Addresses
09:15-
Paul Martyn is the Director-General of the Department of Energy and Climate. With nearly three decades in economic policy and reform, Paul is leading Queensland’s transformation to clean, reliable and more affordable renewable energy; and heading up the state’s climate action plan to reduce emissions. He is also responsible for government procurement, supporting local jobs and businesses.
Prior to DEC, Paul was the Director-General of the Department of Energy and Public Works and Chief Executive Officer of Trade and Investment Queensland, where he spearheaded investment attraction in hydrogen and renewable energy. Paul has led strategies to encourage growth and investment in key Queensland sectors, including energy, resources, agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, defence industries and building.
In the Governor-General’s 2022 COVID-19 Honours List, Paul was awarded a Public Service Medal for his leadership of Queensland’s COVID-19 Response and Recovery Taskforce during the pandemic.