Adam Pegg

Adam is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for APAC at Lightsource bp, where he is responsible for all renewable energy projects and investments across the region, including operations in Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, South Korea, and Singapore.

Adam is a member of the Lightsource bp global executive team accountable for all aspects of solar, wind, BESS and renewable solutions for hydrogen projects across the APAC region. Since joining the company in June 2018, Adam played a pivotal role in establishing the Australian business as Lightsource bp’s first market in the APAC region, driving it to become the leading solar developer in the country.

With over 20 years of experience across renewable energy, power generation, gas infrastructure, energy retailing, and corporate and project finance, Adam’s expertise spans the full breadth of the energy industry. Prior to his role at Lightsource bp, Adam was Head of Business Development – Renewables at APA Group, where he spent over eight years building APA’s wind and solar portfolio, which at the time became one of the largest in Australia. He led APA’s renewable energy strategy, managed investments, pursued M&A opportunities, and provided strategic input into federal carbon and renewable energy policy.

Before APA Group, Adam held various strategic and operational roles over six years at AGL Energy, contributing to renewable energy initiatives, corporate development, M&A, and gas generation projects. His leadership extended to managing carbon liability and influencing energy retailing strategies.

Adam holds an MBA from the University of New South Wales, a Post Graduate Diploma in Natural Resources and Environmental Economics from the University of Queensland, and a Bachelor of Economics from the University of New England.