Brenda Talacek

Governance profile

Chief Operating Officer


Brenda joined Silver Fern Farms in June 2022 from Vector where she was Chief Operating Officer, metering, and ongas.

Prior to joining Vector, Brenda held commercial and legal leadership positions at Genesis Energy, and Senior Associate at New Zealand law firm Kensington Swan. Brenda also led Vector’s Gas Trading business and has held senior positions in the Electricity and Gas Networks businesses.

Brenda has built a strong reputation for her strategic, commercial and operational expertise in the energy sector and is a proven leader of people.