Our Board and Executive

Our Board defines our strategy and governance. Our Executive Team is responsible for managing our business and aligning it with our strategy.

Paul O’Donohue

Interim Managing Director

Paul joins Lower Murray Water after recently concluding as Managing Director of Central Highlands Water (CHW) after 11 years in the role.

Deb Fankhauser

General Manager People and Customer

Deb relocated to the Sunraysia region in 2012 from Ballarat, and joined our Human Resources team in 2016.

Sharyon Peart

Chair

Sharyon is also the Deputy Chair of Vic Catchments and a board member of the Mallee Catchment Management Authority.

Warren Lloyd

Deputy Chair

Warren has been the manager of his family-owned dried fruit farm since 2005, with considerable expertise in horticulture and irrigation.

Greg Baker

Director

Greg specialises in advising asset intensive-organisations in manufacturing, logistics and utility sectors on strategy and commercial negotiations.

Max Folie

Director

Max is a Member of the Audit Committee at Mildura Rural City Council and a highly experienced international general manager.

Kate Hughes

Director

Kate has extensive executive experience, including as Independent Chair, Audit and Risk Management Committee at Department of Justice and Community Safety.

Domenic Isola

Director

Dominic has extensive experience in leading organisations, most recently as Chief Executive Officer of Hume City Council for 13 years.

Michelle Oates

Director

Michelle is the Principal Solicitor and founder of Connect Family Law based in Mildura.

Svetla Petkova

Director

Svetla has expertise managing services, projects and programs with numerous water companies and regional councils.

Paul O’Donohue

Interim Managing Director

Paul joins Lower Murray Water after recently concluding as Managing Director of Central Highlands Water (CHW) after 11 years in the role.