Executive Overview
I help solve energy policy problems by tapping into my domain knowledge, ability to see the big picture and collaborative stakeholder engagement. I have over 15 years experience in the WA energy sector with niche expertise in the Wholesale Electricity Market. Before moving to Australia, I worked for 8 years as a social researcher in public health and early childhood education. I have post-graduate qualifications in Economics, Statistics and Public Policy, and a proven track record in data-driven, evidence-based decision-making. Domain knowledge: Electricity markets, energy policy and regulation, evidence-based decision-making, strategic insight, quantitative analysis
Career Timeline
- Aditi Varma consultingCurrentJun 2024–Present· 2 yrs 3 mos
- PrincipalCurrentJun 2024–Present
- Jun 2023–Present· 3 yrs 3 mos
- Executive Director, Electricity Market ReformCurrentJul 2025–Present
- Senior DirectorJun 2023–Jul 2025
- May 2023–May 2024· 1 yr
- Market SpecialistMay 2023–May 2024
- Mar 2022–May 2023· 1 yr 2 mos
- Manager, Regulatory ComplianceMar 2022–May 2023
- Jul 2019–Mar 2022· 2 yrs 8 mos
- Assistant Director Wholesale MarketsJul 2021–Mar 2022
- Assistant Director, Future Market Design and OperationsJul 2019–Jul 2021
- May 2017–May 2019· 2 yrs
- Assistant Director, Public Utilities OfficeOct 2017–May 2019
- A/Director, Economic ReformMay 2017–Sep 2017
- Feb 2015–May 2017· 2 yrs 3 mos
- Assistant DirectorFeb 2015–May 2017
- 2012–Feb 2015· 3 yrs 1 mo
- Senior Analyst2012–Feb 2015
- Oct 2010–Nov 2011· 1 yr 1 mo
- Senior Policy Officer (Essential Services)Oct 2010–Nov 2011
- Apr 2007–Jun 2009· 2 yrs 2 mos
- Manager, ResearchApr 2007–Jun 2009
Education
Board Ready Program
Future DirectorsMaster of Science
Public Policy and Management
Carnegie Mellon University - Heinz College of Information Systems and Public PolicyMaster of Economics
Major in Applied Econometrics
Delhi UniversityBachelor
Business Studies
Delhi University