New Electric Partners
New Electric Partners (NEP) is an independent corporate advisory firm based in Australia and Korea, specialising in the energy transition. We connect resource owners, project developers, and investors to create impactful solutions for sustainable growth and progess towards a global net zero.
Our mission is to drive the global energy transition by fostering impactful partnerships, advancing sustainable supply chains, facilitating innovation, and delivering long-term economic and environmental value across the energy and advanced materials sectors.
- Over 60 years of combined professional experience in Asia.
- Dedicated focus on energy transition and clean industry projects.
- Connected with leading strategics and investors across Australia and Asia.
Why Us?
Focus
We specialise in electrification and emerging energy sectors, including critical minerals, EV batteries, rare earths, hydrogen, carbon capture & storage, utility-scale energy storage, and renewables. Our deep market knowledge and understanding of supply-demand dynamics enables us to unlock opportunities and build supply chains that connect key trading partners across Australia, Korea, Japan and the USA.
Strategy
We provide strategic and commercial advice tailored to resource owners, manufacturers, project owners and technology developers, leveraging decades of in-country expertise and global capital market insights. Our approach focuses on developing independent, sustainable supply chains that meet institutional requirements while upholding the highest ESG standards.
Customer Driven
We prioritise our clients’ needs by delivering tailored strategic and financial solutions through a methodical, results-driven approach. Combining industry expertise, financial acumen, and a robust network, we originate, structure, and execute high-quality projects that align with market demands and deliver impactful results.
Our Team
Ross Gregory – Partner
- 20 years’ experience in Asia, fluent in Korean
- Chairman, Australia Chamber of Commerce, Korea
- Member, Advisory Board, Urbix Inc (USA graphite processing firm)
- 14 years’ at Macquarie Group in Hong Kong and Korea – battery metals and new mobility, equity derivatives, securities, renewables and energy storage systems; former Representative Director of Macquarie Securities Korea Limited and Executive Director
- Corporate / M&A, banking, finance and trade lawyer at leading firms in Melbourne and Hong Kong (Mallesons, Freehills, Clifford Chance)
Philip Gregory – Partner
- Over 25 years’ corporate finance experience in Asia, Mandarin speaker
- Previously Head of Investment Banking Asia Pacific at Renaissance Capital, Executive Director of Investment Banking with UBS Hong Kong, Director of Investment Banking at CLSA
- Executed over USD10bn of ECM and M&A transactions in multiple markets (Greater China, Central Asia, Russia, Africa) and sectors including natural resources, infrastructure, telecoms, real estate
- Previously corporate lawyer with leading UK firms and holder of RO Licence (Corp Fin) HK SFC
John Walker AM – Chairman
- Chairman of Eastpoint Partners Limited (Hong Kong), Korea Renewable Energy Development & Operation (Korea), Chairman of Asia, Glenfarne Infrastructure Holdings, LLC and Chairman of InfraCo Asia Development Pte Ltd
- Vice Chairman, Private Infrastructure Development Group (London) and Advisory Board Member, BlackRock Infrastructure Solutions
- Deputy Chairman, Australia Korea Business Council
- Over 21 years’ experience in Asia as previous Chairman of Macquarie Capital Asia and Chairman of Macquarie Group, Korea
- Previous roles as Director General of Transport in New South Wales and Chief Executive of the Chief Ministers Department in the Australian Capital Territory, and decades of experience in infrastructure financing and related advisory businesses
Sung Jo, CFA – Senior Manager
- Experienced finance professional with a comprehensive understanding of Korean organisational structures and decision-making processes
- Native in Korean and fluent in English
- Over six years within Samsung Electronics, the largest Korean conglomerate
- Previously, M&A Analyst at Samsung Electronics HQ – responsible for target sourcing, M&A execution with strong acumen in valuation and due diligence across various industry sectors
Izabella Spizick – Business Manager
- Research, stakeholder relations and operations professional with experience across both the public and private sectors
- Five years in the Tasmanian Department of Treasury and Finance across tax and grant compliance, policy, ministerial process and procurement reform
- Alumnus of the Australian Government New Colombo Plan Scholarship, with elementary Korean and Mandarin skills
- Advisory Board Member, Deakin University Business School and Co-Founder of the Korea Australia Young Professionals Association
Our Scope
Electrification
Initiatives including:
- Critical minerals through to batteries
- Rare earth elements through to permanent magnets
- Other advanced materials and specialist applications
Energy
Initiatives including:
- Hydrogen and ammonia production
- Renewables and ESS projects
- Other clean energy forms
Technology
Initiatives including:
- Novel processing technologies
- Electrolysers and fuel cells
- Data centers
Our Services
- Equity and Hybrid Fundraising – We assist firms and project developers secure essential capital through equity and hybrid funding strategies. By connecting with private equity, venture capital, and corporate and institutional investors, we optimize capital financial structures to drive project success.
- Debt Arrangement – We facilitate debt financing by identifying lead agents and introducing projects to Export Credit Agencies (ECAs) and commercial banks.
- Strategic Partnering – We connect resource owners, project developers, and technology developers with strategic partners. These partnerships enhance bankability, strengthen ESG profiles, and unlock long-term value through joint ventures, offtake agreements, and technology collaborations.
- Industrial Partnering – We collaborate with major Asian and international industrial groups, including EPC(M)s and processing partners, to foster global connectivity, enhance operational capabilities, and unlock downstream opportunities in value-added industries.
- Corporate Advisory – We provide end-to-end support for deal origination, structuring, due diligence, negotiation, and execution, ensuring a seamless process. Our comprehensive approach focuses on strategic alignment and achieving successful project outcomes.
