Ethèl is an economist specialising in economic regulation. She has gained deep understanding of competition and economic regulation challenges in South Africa through her work in both the public and private sector. Her experience of competition and regulation issues includes regulatory reform policy and implementation; regulatory design; and price and tariff setting methodologies in network industries, particularly electricity, piped gas and petroleum pipelines. She has been involved in the energy industry for over 16 years and has acquired extensive expertise in energy issues in South Africa, the EU and SADC. Currently she is an independent consultant.