Sam Barbaro

Sam Barbaro serves as Deputy Chair and Board Member at Leadership WA and as a Member of the Board of Directors at Energy Networks Australia. Since January 2007, Sam Barbaro has held multiple roles at Western Power, culminating in the position of Chief Executive Officer, with previous responsibilities including Chief Operating Officer and various acting CEO and General Counsel roles. Sam Barbaro’s expertise encompasses network operations, maintenance planning, operational maintenance, and customer connection services. Earlier experience includes serving as a Board Member for the Fiona Wood Foundation and holding senior legal positions at Minter Ellison Lawyers and Phillips Fox Lawyers. Sam Barbaro holds a Bachelor of Laws from The University of Western Australia and completed the Signature Leadership Program at Leadership WA.