Before moving into executive leadership roles in the energy sector, John Boshier was the Assistant Secretary of Energy in the New Zealand Government during the 1980s. He worked closely with Ministers from both parties and this experience proved invaluable in writing Power Surge. John has also been involved with the electricity industry in Australia and a director of energy companies. A fellow of Engineering New Zealand and a Harkness fellow, John was a resident scholar at the Stout Centre for New Zealand studies which helped his research. This is John's second book.