John Conde AO has extensive experience across diverse sectors including commerce, industry and government. He was chair of Bupa Australia, Ausgrid (formerly EnergyAustralia), Destination NSW, Sydney Symphony Orchestra and the Australian Olympic Committee (NSW) Fundraising Committee. Mr Conde was also a director of BHP Billiton and Excel Coal, managing director of Broadcast Investment Holdings, director of Lumley Corporation, and president of the National Heart Foundation of Australia. Mr Conde was made an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2004 for his services to business and commerce, particularly in the field of electricity generation and commerce.