Darryl Best

Darryl Best began in mines as an apprentice electrician, ending his career in senior management roles at Dendrobium, Wongawilli and Russell Vale. Darryl has witnessed the ups and downs of the coal industry and seen what happened to miners in the UK and the US. He is passionate about establishing renewable industries in areas where fossil fuel industries will eventually close as we transition to cleaner energy sources. Darryl is married, with three children and four grandchildren. He serves on the board of Hi Neighbour, loves the environment, his native garden and the Wollongong lifestyle.