David Rafter has joined IPD's board of directors as an independent non-executive director.

Mr Rafter has more than 30 years' experience within the electrical industry along with broader industry experience in infrastructure, telecommunications, transport, resources, energy, property and industrial services across Australia and New Zealand.

"I'm honoured to join IPD's board of directors," commented David Rafter. "I look forward to sharing my extensive experience to assist in steering the company's strategic expansion plans and resilience efforts, as well as bringing the voice of IPD's customers to the board."

IPD CEO, Michael Sainsbury, commented: "IPD is pleased to welcome David to its board of directors. His wealth of industry experience brings valuable insight to the business, and it will play a key role in driving business growth as well as strengthening the governance of the industry."