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

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Merrily Hunter (CEO)

Merrily Hunter is the Founder and CEO of MAC Trade Services and a recognised leader in Australia’s clean energy sector, with more than 20 years of experience in energy efficiency and electrification.

Since founding MAC in 2014, she has scaled the business into one of the largest energy service providers in the National Electricity Market, employing over 50 staff and coordinating a network of more than 1,200 installers, who deliver thousands of upgrades to households and businesses each year.

Earlier in her career, Merrily established and led the energy efficiency compliance team at AGL. Today, in addition to running MAC, she also serves as President of the Energy Efficiency Council and advises government bodies and energy retailers on energy policy, regulatory design, and program delivery.

With a proven record in building scalable business models and navigating complex regulation, Merrily is widely regarded as an entrepreneur driving innovation at the intersection of policy, technology, and the energy transition.

Matthew Csortan (COO)

Matthew Csortan is our Director of Operations. Prior to entering the energy industry, Matthew held other senior management roles such as General Manager, CCSM Performance at ASC Pty Ltd and Executive GM, Group Operations at Codan Limited. His broad range of experience has resulted in a unique ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and navigate complex business challenges.

Matthew has proven leadership in organizational change strategies and is an expert in business transformation. He can successfully harness the knowledge of individuals at all levels to drive change forward.

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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.