Goulburn Valley Water (GVW) has appointed Stephen Capewell as the new managing director to replace outgoing long-standing director, Peter Quinn.
Board chairman, Mark Stone AM, said the appointment followed an extensive recruitment process.
Mr Capewell, who has more than 20 years’ experience in the water sector and most recently as executive manager with the WA Water Corporation, has a background in engineering, water cycle management, water operations and treatment, field operations and maintenance.
According to the company, he has experience working with regional and indigenous communities and has led an operational division of over 600 staff spread across regional Western Australia.
“Stephen’s approach to customer engagement and servicing regional communities, together with his focus on innovation and commercial and risk management were particular strengths identified by the board,” Mr Stone said.
“We look forward to welcoming Stephen and his family to GVW and the region.”
Mr Capewell commences with GVW on September 1.
“We look forward to acknowledging Peter Quinn’s very successful career in the water industry closer to his retirement date,” Mr Stone said.
