Staff Members Archive - Lower Murray Water

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.

Kate Hughes Director

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

Michelle Oates Director

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

Max Folie Director

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

Greg Baker Director

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

Svetla Petkova Director

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

Domenic Isola Director

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

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.

Sharyon Peart Chair

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

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.