Meet Our Management Team

The Energy Alliance boasts a team of energy experts with over 70 years of combined experience in the Australian energy industry. We take great pride in our exceptionally low staff turnover, which ensures continuity and stability within our team.

Our skilled energy analysts deliver precise assessments for every site we evaluate, working closely with energy retailers to secure competitive pricing, optimal network structures, and valuable incentives.

Kevin Kalinko

Kevin has extensive experience in senior management roles within ASX 100 and ASX 200 listed companies, as well as in private equity. He owns and manages a diverse portfolio of companies across the energy, education, and property services sectors. Additionally, Kevin serves on the Board and actively participates in several not-for-profit and philanthropic organizations.

Samantha Fitzgerald (nee Wallace)

Samantha is the CEO of The Energy Alliance, with more than 17 years of experience in the Australian energy sector. Her broad expertise across various aspects of the industry has cultivated a client-focused and values-driven approach. Renowned for her honesty and integrity, Sam champions a customer-first culture throughout the organization.

Ben Robinson

Ben has held senior management roles in financial services and founded a pioneering outdoor digital media company which later exited in 2012. With a strong background in both public and private energy management companies, Ben brings a wealth of industry knowledge and a forward-thinking approach. Ben is passionate about building sustainable partnerships and driving successful outcomes for government agencies and large corporations with complex energy demands.

Karyn Dinicolantonio

Karyn has been involved in the Energy sector for more than 15 years. In that time, Karyn has worked within the administration/customer service department, working closely with energy retailers and metering providers, managing pricing and generating agreements. Karyn heads up our Operations team, managing our administration, system improvements, as well as the tenders team and customer care program.

Kylie Schulz - Wyborn

Kylie brings a diverse background in Accounting, Administration, and Customer Service. With experience spanning across industries including publishing, manufacturing, not-for-profit, and retail/service, she has spent over 10 years in the Energy sector. Currently, Kylie leads our Finance department, where she oversees the business's financial operations. In addition to her primary financial responsibilities, she collaborates closely with our Customer Relations team, energy retailers, and metering providers to ensure smooth and timely transfers for our customer sites.