Change in Officer

EXECUTIVE GENERAL MANAGER CORPORATE AFFAIRS APPOINTED Genesis Energy announces the appointment of Matthew Osborne to the role of Executive General Manager Corporate Affairs. Matthew joined Genesis as General Counsel and Company Secretary in May and he will retain these responsibilities along with his executive appointment. Before joining Genesis, Matthew worked at Orion Health and prior to that worked for Vodafone Group in the Middle-East and Ireland. He brings extensive legal and regulatory experience from several markets. This experience will strengthen the Genesis Executive team as it continues to firm its position as customers' first choice for energy management. ENDS For media enquiries, please contact: Emma-Kate Greer Group Manager Corporate Relations M: 027 655 4499 For investor relations enquiries, please contact: Cameron Parker Investor Relations Manager Genesis Energy P: 09 951 9311 M: 021 241 3150 About Genesis Energy Genesis Energy (NZX: GNE, ASX: GNE) is a diversified New Zealand energy company. It sells electricity, reticulated natural gas and LPG through its retail brands of Genesis Energy and Energy Online. It is New Zealand's largest energy retailer with around 500,000 customers. The Company generates electricity from a diverse portfolio of thermal and renewable generation assets located in different parts of the country. Genesis Energy also has a 46% interest in the Kupe Joint Venture, which owns the Kupe Oil and Gas Field offshore of Taranaki, New Zealand. Genesis Energy had revenue of $NZ2.3bn during the 12 months ended 30 June 2018. More information can be found at www.genesisenergy.co.nz End CA:00324190 For:GNE Type:GENERAL Time:2018-09-21 08:31:42