In June 2019, Caroline Ovenstone joined the Alpine Energy Limited (AEL) team as an experienced Chief Financial Officer. Within three years, she accepted the role of an Acting Chief Executive Officer which evolved into a full-time position when Caroline started her journey as the AEL CEO in November 2022.

Since her appointment, the business has seen an immense development and growth with its customers and within. This included the formation of the full Alpine Executive Leadership Team, the amalgamation of NETcon and Alpine Energy Limited and the exponential growth of our customer base.

Caroline brings to Alpine more than 20 years of comprehensive expertise in managing and strengthening businesses through systems development and diversification, fuelled by strong organic and acquisition growth.

After receiving her chartered accountant qualification in South Africa, she spent 10 years in practice between BDO and PwC before branching out into commerce.

Prior to Alpine, Caroline was the managing director of Business operations for PFK Electronics in South Africa for seven years. PFK Electronics is a globally recognised manufacturer and designer of advanced automotive technology. During her tenure, Caroline was part of the executive team, who together with the CEO and Board, was instrumental in developing an overall growth strategy. This growth led to distribution responsibilities in four continents, with oversight of several executive reports such as finance, business systems, manufacturing and operations, design and human resources departments.

Caroline also spent time working with the New Zealand dairy industry for a local Timaru company, assisting with its continuous improvement and production excellence initiatives. Key achievements included a stabilisation plan for the business, advanced financial reporting and stakeholder management as well as providing leadership and support to the farming operations.

Caroline’s passion lies with her family; her husband and two children with whom she loves spending quality time with. Caroline has a strong commitment to a healthy lifestyle, where she enjoys exercising, meditating, and focusing on her and her families wellbeing. She enjoys traveling, photography, cooking and hosting gatherings with her friends and family.