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Executive management
Managing Director - Jeff Rigby
Jeff has worked in water sector for over 20 years, and has experience in business operations, infrastructure planning and project delivery. Jeff is responsible to the Board for the overall management of GWMWater, and provision of expert advice to the Board on policy and strategy. As Managing Director, Jeff oversees corporate and business planning, the monitoring of business performance and sustainability and the implementation of the Wimmera Mallee Pipeline Project.
 
Executive Manager Business Performance and Risk - Mark Williams
Mark has had extensive experience in utility and public sector accounting and commercial roles prior to joining the water industry ten years ago. Mark’s role is responsible for the development of Business Strategy at GWMWater. In doing so he is responsible for the accounting, regulatory and information management services. Specific functions include: corporate finance; knowledge, quality systems, risk and fleet management; business and strategic development; OH&S; internal audit; Essential Services Commission and associated regulatory environment compliance.
 
Executive Manager Stakeholder Services and Governance - Andrew Rose

Secretary to the Board 

Andrew has more than 30 years experience in the water industry, having spent 25 years with Melbourne Water prior to moving to the Wimmera in 2000. Since then he has been employed in the region’s water industry with a focus on customer service, community consultation, human resource management, media and general administration.

 
Executive Manager Sustainable Water and Infrastructure - John Martin
John has been based in Horsham since 1993, bringing a broad range of water resource and water supply experience across much of northern Victoria. Since his move to Horsham, he has filled management and senior management roles with GWMWater. As manager of the technical services group, John has responsibilities for strategic planning and delivering upgrades of water supply systems; managing water resources for channel and pipeline systems, and groundwater and surface water systems; environmental management, with a strong focus on enhancing sustainability of GWMWater operations; and regional development and research.
 
Executive Manager Service Delivery - Stephen Jewell
Stephen joined GWMWater in 2004 and has 30 years experience in water supply and public administration in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria. Stephen’s role at GWMWater is to develop strategies for water and wastewater services for customers and to oversee delivery of these services. Stephen’s role includes responsibility for water quality management; water and wastewater treatment; Wimmera Mallee and Northern Mallee pipeline operation; day-to-day operation and maintenance of water and wastewater systems; response to complaints and service issues; and emergency management.
 
Project Director, Wimmera Mallee Pipeline - Bruce Van Every
Bruce brings his extensive experience from senior roles in VicRoads and Local Government to the Wimmera Mallee Pipeline Project. He is responsible for the management of the project, including the reporting of progress and achievement to the Project Control Group and GWMWater Board, and to the Project Council representing the Australian and Victorian Governments.