Brian Restall
About Brian Restall
Brian Restall is a Senior Director of Origination at Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, specializing in clean energy and sustainable infrastructure development. With over 26 years of experience, he has played a key role in the origination and development of over 100 clean energy projects across multiple countries.
Current Role at Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners
Brian Restall serves as the Senior Director of Origination at Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, a position he has held since 2016 in Brisbane, Australia. In this role, he focuses on the origination and development of clean energy projects. His extensive experience in sustainable infrastructure development allows him to contribute significantly to the company's mission of advancing renewable energy solutions.
Previous Experience in Clean Energy
Before joining Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, Brian Restall worked as a Senior Business Development Manager at EnergyAustralia from 2010 to 2013. He also held the position of Business Development Manager at Drax Group plc in the United Kingdom from 2007 to 2009. His background includes senior management roles at Shell, InterGen, and Fluor Daniel, where he gained valuable insights into energy-related infrastructure investments.
Education and Qualifications
Brian Restall holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) from the Queensland University of Technology, where he studied Civil Engineering with a focus on Project Management from 1994 to 1997. He also completed his High School Certificate at Grace Lutheran College between 1991 and 1995. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in the energy sector.
Achievements in Clean Energy Projects
Throughout his career, Brian Restall has been involved in the origination and development of over 100 clean energy projects across Australia, the US, and the UK. He has played a key role in a team that has raised and invested over USD 1 billion in equity for clean energy initiatives since mid-2010. His leadership has contributed to the successful execution of over US$20 billion in generation development and US$4 billion in generation construction projects.
Background in Engineering and Project Management
Brian Restall began his career as a Civil/Structural Site Engineer at Fluor, an EPCM contractor, from 1997 to 1999. He later worked as a Project Coordinator at Transport for London for 10 months in 2004-2005. His diverse background in engineering and project management has equipped him with the skills necessary to navigate complex infrastructure projects in the energy sector.