About MAC Trade Services | Sustainable Energy Experts

Our Vision

To transform the way we use energy, in pursuit of a better future.

Our Mission

At MAC Trade Services, we retrofit homes and businesses with efficient, renewable energy systems, helping Australians reduce costs, enhance comfort, and contribute to a cleaner, smarter energy future.

Our Team

Merrily Hunter (Founder)

Merrily Hunter is the Founder and Director of MAC Trade Services and one of Australia's leading advocates for electrification, energy efficiency and practical solutions that help households and businesses reduce their energy costs.

Since founding MAC Trade Services in 2014, Merrily has transformed the business from a specialist energy efficiency advisory and auditing provider into one of Australia's leading independent electrification and energy services companies. Today, MAC operates nationally, supporting more than 25,000 Australian households and businesses each year through a network of more than 1,200 accredited installers and trusted partnerships across government, energy retailers and industry.

As Head of Growth, Merrily continues to shape the long-term vision and strategic direction of the business, leading growth through new market development, strategic partnerships, product innovation and digital transformation. Working alongside CEO Matt Csortan, she is focused on identifying emerging opportunities that accelerate Australia's transition to a cleaner, more affordable energy future.

Beyond MAC Trade Services, Merrily serves as President of the Energy Efficiency Council, where she works closely with government and industry to influence national energy policy and champion electrification at scale. She is widely recognised as a passionate industry thought leader, known for bringing together policy, innovation and practical delivery to create lasting impact for Australian households, businesses and the energy sector.

Matthew Csortan (CEO)

Matt Csortan is the Chief Executive Officer of MAC Trade Services, leading one of Australia's leading independent electrification and energy services companies through its next phase of national growth.

Having joined MAC Trade Services as Chief Operating Officer, Matt has been instrumental in building the operational capability, people and systems that have underpinned the company's rapid expansion. During his leadership, MAC has grown revenue by more than 120%, expanded nationally, integrated AI into its digital services and strengthened its position as a trusted partner to governments, energy retailers, businesses and installers across Australia.

With more than 20 years of executive leadership experience across the energy and defence sectors, Matt has held senior roles with ZEN Energy and Codan Limited. He is recognised for building high-performing teams, driving operational excellence and delivering sustainable business growth while maintaining a strong focus on customer outcomes and innovation.

As Chief Executive Officer, Matt is responsible for leading MAC's national operations, accelerating growth, strengthening strategic partnerships and supporting the company's network of more than 1,200 accredited installers. He is passionate about delivering practical electrification solutions that make energy more affordable for Australian households and businesses while helping shape Australia's transition to a cleaner energy future.

Working alongside Founder Merrily Hunter, Matt is committed to building an innovative, customer-focused business that continues to set the benchmark for quality, integrity and operational excellence across the Australian energy sector.

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Allie Jones (CFO)

Allie is our CFO, a Chartered Accountant with over a decade of experience in the finance industry. Allie’s career has spanned various industries and roles within the finance sector, allowing her to accumulate valuable experience and expertise in financial management, analysis and strategic decision making.

Her various roles have seen Allie collaborating closely with various departments across a wide range of industries to align financial objectives with overall business goals, driving performance and improvement initiatives.

Recognised for Excellence

At MAC Trade Services, recognition is more than awards; it reflects our commitment to shaping a cleaner, fairer energy future. We are honoured to have received the Premier’s Awards in Energy & Mining (Environment – Energy) for pioneering Australia’s first virtual power plant incentive platform, a milestone in South Australia’s energy transition. Our dedication to people and inclusivity was celebrated with the Energy Efficiency Council’s Inclusion Champion award, recognising our efforts to build an equitable workplace. At the Telstra Best of Business Awards (South Australia), we were proud to be recognised for Embracing Innovation and Promoting Sustainability, progressing to the national stage as finalists in both categories. Each achievement reminds us that innovation and inclusion go hand in hand in creating lasting change.

Our Values

QUALITY

Quality permeates through every aspect of our business. It is present in the relationships we have with our partners and suppliers, in the way we interact with clients, and in the products we install in their homes and businesses. You can see it in our vast body of knowledge, in our aspirations to raise industry standards, and in our unmatched leadership in both reliability and compliance.

GENEROSITY

Ours is a philosophy of generosity. It’s one that drives our desire to consistently exceed expectations and over-deliver on solutions tailored to our clients’ social and financial needs. It’s also one that transforms the relationships we have into partnerships that are both empowering and rewarding. Importantly, generosity shapes our attitude towards the world in which we live. Specifically, we strive to always use our knowledge and resources for the good of the planet.

INNOVATION

We are pioneers of the sustainable energy sector. It is our audacity to reimagine the way we use energy that sees us at the forefront of transformation for households and businesses right across Australia and beyond. We are experts in our field who, through innovation and technology, push the boundaries and challenge the status quo – leaving an indisputable mark upon our world that will live on for generations.

SUSTAINABILITY

We believe that innovation and advancement should never come at the detriment of our families, our lifestyles, or our planet. Rather, we see ourselves as champions of sustainability – environmental, financial, and functional. With this focus, we strive to create positive, responsible, and meaningful change, both now, and for years to come.