Peter Atkinson

Founder – WASP Contracting -  Energy, Infrastructure & Mobility Systems Consultant

WASP Contracting is an Australian-founded consulting business established in 2002 and incorporated as WASP Contracting Pty Ltd in 2023. Created and led by Peter Atkinson, the company supports clients across energy systems, electrification, hydrogen, EV charging, and infrastructure projects.

Today, WASP Contracting operates internationally from Berlin, delivering technical and commercial expertise across Europe and APAC.

With 27+ years of experience across energy systems, digitalisation, and complex infrastructure delivery, I’ve led major technical-commercial programs for utilities, transport agencies, data centres, OEMs, and industrial operators across Australia, New Zealand, and Europe.

My work spans electrification, hydrogen systems, EV charging, SCADA integration, and multi-stakeholder project environments — combining deep engineering insight with commercial leadership.

Previous leadership and consulting roles include:

• ABB – Major Pursuits & Energy Transition Strategy Lead

• IPD Group – National eMobility Lead

• Chargers Direct & Evansa – CTO/COO

• Channell – National Sales & Engineering Manager (AU/NZ)

• Independent Hydrogen & Energy Consultant (WASP Contracting)