Investment firm focused on energy transition, Quinbrook, announces Brian Restall as its inaugural Chief Executive Officer.
Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, a leading firm specializing in infrastructure for the energy transition, has announced significant changes to its executive leadership. These moves aim to strengthen the firm's executive leadership and position it for success in its second decade and beyond.
New Leaders at the Helm
Brian Restall, who has been serving as the firm's Australian Regional Leader, has been appointed as the Global CEO of Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, effective at the end of 2025. In his new role, Restall will assume overall leadership responsibility for the management of all regional teams across North America, Europe, and Australia.
Ryan Gordon, on the other hand, has been appointed as Managing Director and Head of APAC at Quinbrook. Gordon's role includes leading the firm's activities in the Asia-Pacific region, focusing on expanding and managing Quinbrook’s presence and investments there.
Focus on Energy Transition
The firm's new leaders will oversee Quinbrook's continued focus on investing in infrastructure critical to the energy transition. For instance, the acquisition of the Wexford Synchronous Condenser Project in Ireland, led regionally by Keith Gains (Managing Director and UK Regional Leader), highlights their commitment to providing critical grid services necessary for renewable energy integration.
Other Key Appointments
Giulia Siccardo, who previously served as the first ever Director of Manufacturing & Energy Supply Chains at the U.S. Department of Energy in Washington, D.C., has joined Quinbrook in her new role as Managing Director and Regional Leader of Quinbrook for North America.
Kathryn Lin, who joined Quinbrook in 2023 and has been serving as a Director in the firm's North American investment team, has been appointed as Senior Director and leader of Quinbrook's digital infrastructure strategies.
The New Leadership Structure
The new leadership moves are designed to equip Quinbrook with exceptionally talented leaders as it continues its journey as a value-add specialist in the energy transition. The regional teams, based in North America, Europe, and Australia, will work together under the guidance of the new leaders to drive the firm's growth and success.
| Leader | Role | Responsibilities | |----------------|---------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------| | Brian Restall | Global CEO (from late 2025) | Overall leadership of global Quinbrook operations | | Ryan Gordon | Managing Director and Head of APAC | Leadership and expansion of Quinbrook in the Asia-Pacific region | | Keith Gains | Managing Director and UK Regional Leader | Oversight of UK and Irish projects, including grid stability investments | | Giulia Siccardo | Managing Director and Regional Leader of Quinbrook for North America | Leadership and expansion of Quinbrook in North America | | Kathryn Lin | Senior Director and leader of Quinbrook’s digital infrastructure strategies | Leadership of digital infrastructure strategies across all regions |
As Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners continues to grow and evolve, its new leadership team is poised to lead the firm into a bright and successful future.
The appointment of Brian Restall as Global CEO and Ryan Gordon as Managing Director and Head of APAC sets the stage for Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners to leverage their expertise in finance, as they continue to invest heavily in critical energy transition infrastructure.
With Giulia Siccardo's appointment as Managing Director and Regional Leader of Quinbrook for North America and Kathryn Lin's leadership of digital infrastructure strategies, the firm is well-positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities in renewable energy financing and digital grid solutions.
