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.

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.