Anne Barker, Managing Director City West Water (Chair, Smart Water Fund)

Anne Barker was appointed as City West Water's Managing Director in November 2002. Ms Barker practised law before gaining broad management experience with Myer Stores and the ANZ Banking Group.

Prior to joining City West Water, Ms Barker was the Executive Manager of the Commercial and Revenue divisions at SPI Powernet where she gained extensive experience working in a regulated utility environment.

She is currently a director of the Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board, a member of the Board of LeadWest and a member of the Plumbing Industry Advisory Council.

Tony Kelly, Managing Director Yarra Valley Water

Tony Kelly has extensive experience in the water industry and after working in four different General Manager roles at Yarra Valley Water, he was appointed Managing Director in January 2003.

He has extensive experience in the water industry and has held four General Manager roles at Yarra Valley Water since its inception in 1995.

Mr Kelly is Chairman of WaterAid Australia and a member of the Board of Trustees of WaterAid UK. He is also Chairman of Savewater! Alliance.

Shaun Cox, Managing Director Melbourne Water

Shaun Cox was appointed Managing Director of Melbourne Water in March 2011 and is currently a Board Member (and former Chair) of both the Smart Water Fund and the Water Services Association of Australia.

Mr Cox has a strong background in large-scale water and sewage services, as well as a passion for innovation and sustainability. He holds a degree in Civil Engineering and a Masters of Engineering and Technology Management. Mr Cox is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Queensland.

Prior to joining Melbourne Water Mr Cox has held the position of Managing Director of South East Water and Chief Executive Officer of Gold Coast Water.

Kevin Hutchings, Managing Director South East Water

Kevin Hutchings was appointed as Managing Director of South East Water in July 2011. Prior to this appointment, Mr Hutchings was General Manager of 'us' - Utility Services alliance, which oversees the design, construction, operation and maintenance of South East Water's infrastructure, sewer and water pipeline renewals and water quality and the operation of eight sewage treatment plants. Additionally, he has responsibility for new growth areas for external works, including Australia and New Zealand.

Before joining South East Water in 1995, Mr Hutchings was employed for 19 years at Email Electronics, which specialised in the development of new hardware and software technologies in both retail and distribution markets for major oil companies. He held several senior positions including National Sales, Service and Manufacturing Manager.

Allan McPherson, Executive Director Department of Sustainability and Environment

Allan McPherson is the Executive Director, Water Industry Division in the Department of Sustainability and Environment. He is responsible for the governance of Victoria's water industry.

Mr McPherson has extensive experience in public administration and has specialised in developing and reforming regulatory and legislative policy frameworks in the public sector.

He has wide experience and held senior roles in industry governance, infrastructure and project facilitation. His work has focused on water, fishing, mining and quarrying industries.