Mr Kean was appointed as Chair of the Authority on 5 August 2024 for a term of 5 years. He was the NSW Member for Hornsby from 2011 until 2 August 2024.
As Treasurer and Energy Minister of NSW, Mr Kean championed climate action that is in the best interests of households and businesses. In 2020, he delivered the Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap, a 20-year plan for NSW’s energy infrastructure. The roadmap spurs private investment in renewable energy while reducing emissions and power bills for the people of NSW.