Our Board

The combined experience of the Queensland Urban Utilities Board includes public and private sector leadership across water policy and governance, local government leadership, finance and economics, strategy and corporate development, commercial and financial law and infrastructure delivery.

Jude Munro AO - Chairperson

Jude Munro was appointed as the inaugural Chairperson of Queensland Urban Utilities on 25 June 2010. Jude is also a member of the Human Resources and Community Committee. Jude is the first person to have served as the Chief Executive of two of Australia’s capital cities.

 

 

Barry Ball - Board Member

Barry Ball is Deputy Director of the Global Challenge Institute, at the University of Queensland, and Water Policy Manager, International Water Centre. He provides leadership in the area of water policy and governance, institutional strengthening and social change.

 

 

Dennis Cavagna - Board Member

Dennis Cavagna’s professional experience spans some 25 years in the Victorian water industry, including specialist and leadership positions with South East Water, Melbourne Water and the Department of Water Resources.

 

 

Diana Eilert - Board Member

Diana Eilert was appointed to the Queensland Urban Utilities Board on 25 June 2010. Diana is a member of the Queensland Urban Utilities Capital Delivery and Asset Management Board Committee. Read more

 

 

Paul Emmerson - Board Member

Paul Emmerson is a Solicitor, Certified Practising Accountant and Registered Tax Agent. He has been heavily involved in water user groups in the Lockyer Valley for more than a decade.

 

 

Phil Kesby - Board Member

Phil Kesby has more than 30 years experience in infrastructure delivery and property related industries. He has exceptional business and people skills and is highly regarded for his expertise in relationship management and stakeholder engagement.

 

 

Bernard Ponting - Board Member

Bernard Ponting is a Southport-based solicitor with more than 30 years experience in legal practice. His practice focuses on commercial, corporate and administrative law.

 

 

Len Scanlan - Board Member

Len Scanlan was Auditor-General of Queensland for seven years until 2004. He is now an independent consultant in government administration and has served on several audit committees and as a Non-Executive Director.