
DR Steve Capewell has been appointed as Managing Director of Goulburn Murray Water (GMW) and will leave his role at Goulburn Valley Water (GVW) in early July.
The GVW board congratulated Dr Capewell on his appointment, saying, “This is a significant leadership role within the Victorian and national water sector, and reflects the strong reputation he has built through his leadership at GVW.”
Since commencing as Managing Director in 2020, Dr Capewell has led a period of significant change at GVW, strengthening the organisation’s position as a trusted service providers and active partner in supporting the growth and liveability of our region.

This has included a clear strategic direction, strong focus on customers, and improvements in organisational performance, capability, and culture.
“While we are sorry to see Steve leave, we are proud that one of our leaders has been recognised with this appointment, and we wish him every success in the next stage of his career,” said board chair, Mark Stone.
GVW is expected to shortly confirm interim arrangements along with the process to recruit a successor.





