A senior leader and advisor who has deep expertise in the water industry. Passionate about driving industry-wide change through global collaboration and leading teams to achieve outcomes.I enjoy developing strategy and vision to solve complex problems and enable change. Influencing policy and government decisions in a way that will effect societal improvements and mitigate foreseeable risks through collaboration across my extensive networks. I drive industry wide change through communication of a compelling vision and purpose to inspire and motivate action. My strength is building collaborative relationships, and establishing common ground and confidence to move forward with an agreed path of action. Cultivating innovation by anticipating and adapting to the changing external environment. KEY ACHIEVEMENTSSuccessfully accelerating the adoption of digital innovation in the water industry nationally through global partnerships and the formation of collaborative associations in Australia. This will move the industry into ground-breaking areas including digital twins, artificial intelligence and automation.Directing a national $20M Co-operative Research Centre project to develop first of kind national guidelines on structural pipe liners to extend buried asset life by 50%, creating a market for manufacturers and providing Australia with a lead opportunity in pipeline sensing and robotics.Changing the national approach to the management of buried asbestos cement pipes, saving over $11Bn for the Australian water sector and providing a safer approach for the community.Managing an international benchmarking consultancy program budget of $1.7M that involved 45 water utilities globally. This achieved over 50 global best practice case studies and strong stakeholder networks.Influencing State and Federal Government in areas including: the resilience of infrastructure assets; security outcomes; safe management and disposal of buried asbestos pipe; and enhancing the risk management of drinking water supplies.KNOWN AND RESPECTED FORStrategic vision and executionPolicy influenceGlobal communicatorSkilled negotiatorBuilding collaborative partnershipsCultivating innovationTeam leader and motivator
Listed skills include Leadership, High Performing Teams, Water Resource Management, Strategic Influence, and 44 others.
