Jessica Shaw | WA Program Director
Superpower Institute

Jessica Shaw is a nationally recognised leader in energy policy and industrial transformation, with over 20 years’ experience across government, Parliament, industry and academia. She is WA Program Director for the Superpower Institute, Partner at Tactica Advisory, Adjunct Professor in Energy Transition at Curtin University and has just completed an appointment as Chair of Commissioners for Port Hedland. Jessica brings deep expertise at the intersection of policy, markets and project delivery. She works with governments, investors and industry to unlock opportunities in green commodities, renewable energy and decarbonisation, with a focus on translating ambition into investable, real-world outcomes. A former Member of the Western Australian Parliament, Jessica served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier and Minister for State and Industry Development, Jobs and Trade and chaired the Economics and Industry Standing Committee, leading major inquiries into energy transition and economic diversification. She has also held senior commercial roles across Australia’s energy sector, including in electricity, gas and infrastructure markets. Jessica is a respected public communicator and thought leader on Australia’s clean energy future. A Cambridge, ANU and Harvard graduate, in 2024, she was awarded Honorary Life Membership of the Australian Institute of Energy in recognition of her contribution to the sector.