Australian Leadership Team (ALT)
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Roch Cheroux, Managing Director Asia Pacific
Roch Cheroux was appointed Managing Director and CEO of UUA in November 2009 and is a member of the Board of UUA.
Prior to his current role, Roch was Chairman and CEO of AS Tallinna Vesi (Tallinn Water plc) in Estonia. Tallinna Vesi owns and operates water and wastewater assets in Estonia’s capital, Tallinn. Tallinna Vesi is listed in the Tallinn Stock Exchange and is the 6th largest company in Estonia (by market capitalisation).
Roch Cheroux has more than 18 years experience in the European water industry, other positions have included COO of Tallinna Vesi and various roles at SAUR Group, during which time he has been involved in design, construction, operation, maintenance and general management.
He holds a Master of Engineering and Business Management from the Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Arts et Métiers.
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Anthony Brown, Finance Director
Anthony joined UUA in May 2009 as Finance Director where he has overall responsibility for the strategic and operational finances and IT.
Before joining UUA Anthony was a Project Director with UU plc. Anthony brings a wealth of experience to his role, with a career spanning more than 25 years; he has held various management and director positions in both the private and public sectors including Construction, Mining, Utilities, and International Business.
Anthony holds a BSc in Mathematics and Management Sciences, and is a qualified Chartered Management Accountant.
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Ian Smith Commercial & Development Director
Ian commenced with United Utilities in 1995 and has since been responsible for leading the development of major projects in Australia, the UK, and Canada. In his current role of General Manager – Projects and Development, Ian is responsible for all business development and project implementation within United Utilities Australia and leads the company’s marketing, tendering, negotiation, construction and commissioning groups.
Ian possesses over 30 years private sector experience gained from the water and industrial markets in managing new business and project creation under all delivery forms including public-private-partnerships, O&M Concessions, Alliances, Fixed Price EPC, BOOT, BOO, DBO and Schedule of Rates.
Prior to joining United Utilities, Ian was responsible for delivering major projects in the chemical and materials handling industry.
Ian resides in Brisbane.
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Richard Petterson, Operations Director
Richard joined in March 2009 as Operations Director, responsible for setting the strategic direction of UUA operations group and leading the execution of the company’s operational contracts. In this role Richard is responsible for all aspects of the Operations team’s performance including profitability, contract delivery, and health, safety and environment, quality and client relations.
With a career spanning more than 15 years, Richard has held senior positions in both the private and public sectors leading teams in a broad range of engineering disciplines which include environmental, civil construction and within the water industry specialised pipe rehabilitation and the provision of 24/7 civil maintenance services. During this time, Richard has successfully lead geographically dispersed teams of over 650 people, established new business through outstanding service delivery and development of winning bids.
Richard’s qualifications include a Bachelor or Engineering and post graduate studies on Engineering Management.
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Francois Gouws, Design and Construction Director
Francois joined UUA in June 2009 as Design and Construction Director responsible for setting the strategic direction of UUA’s Engineering and Construction group. In this role Francois is responsible for all aspects of the Design and Construction team’s performance including profitability, project delivery, and health, safety and environment, quality and client relations.
During his 20 year career in the water industry Francois has held several engineering, project & business management as well as directorships. Francois has been responsible for delivering major projects throughout Australia, Africa and the USA. These projects include water and waste water treatment plants for municipal, petrochemical and mining industries using multiple technologies including evaporation and crystallization to achieve zero liquid discharge and maximum reuse.
Francois holds degrees and diplomas in mechanical engineering, water utilization and business management.
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Morna Young, Head of Human Resources
Morna joined United Utilities in May 2008 and appointed to
Head of Human Resources in May 2009.
Morna has overall responsibility for the strategic and operational human resources for UUA. Originally from Melbourne, Morna moved to Adelaide on secondment in 2004 where she was the HR / IR Manager (SA / VIC / NSW) for an Australian electricity and gas company. With over a decade of experience as a senior HR Manager covering, primarily Gas & Electricity and IT sectors, Morna has developed expertise in aligning HR strategy with business requirements, talent management, coaching leaders in people management, conducting culture/engagement surveys and implementing change initiatives.
Morna also served as Employer Representative on the board of the Electricity Industry Superannuation Scheme 2005 - 2007.
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Tracy Bragg, Corporate Services Manager
Tracy is the Corporate Services Manager, responsible for managing the Legal and Corporate Governance Team. Tracy also manages the UUA Administration Team which services the business nationally, and supports the Commercial Director in the management of the commercial affairs of the company.
Tracy has worked in the legal profession for 10 years with experience in major projects, including extensive public private partnerships experience gained during a 3 year term in the UK. Tracy has been with UUA for 5 years, originally appointed in the role of Corporate Counsel in 2004.
Tracy spent the 3 years prior to that in private practice based in Manchester, UK. During that time Tracy specialised in public private partnership projects, acting for public sector clients including Manchester City Council and Ashford Borough Council.
Tracy’s qualifications include a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance.
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Caroline Kerkhof, Communications Manager
Caroline originally from SA, has returned home following 15 years in NSW.
She joined United Utilities in July 2009 and has overall responsibility for the strategic and corporate communications for UUA. With over 10 years experience in delivering marketing and communication management services in both the public and private sectors in Australia and New Zealand. Caroline through hands on experience has developed expertise in aligning communications strategy with business requirements, conducting client/engagement surveys, both locally & internationally to ensure in the delivery of right service.
Caroline has degree in Marketing and Communications and is a member of the Marketing Women’s Association. She is passionate about giving back to the community and has actively participated in volunteer activities with Wayside Mission, South Sydney RSPCA & Cure our Kids and also serves on the committee in a voluntary capacity for the WaterAid.
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