Board of Directors - Water Corporation

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Ms Andrea Sutton

Chair
BEng Chemical (Hons), GradDipEcon, GAICD

Andrea has over 25 years’ experience across a range of operational and corporate functions. She brings broad expertise, having held executive roles in health, safety and environment, human resources and infrastructure management.

Andrea was previously CEO and Managing Director of Energy Resources of Australia. Prior to this, she held numerous roles across a 19-year career with Rio Tinto. Notably, Andrea held the position of General Manager of Infrastructure within Rio Tinto’s Iron Ore business.

Andrea also has extensive experience as a non-executive director for ASX-listed, government and not-for-profit organisations and currently serves as a board member of National Association of Women in Operations and Australian Naval Infrastructure. She is a non-executive Director of Perenti and Iluka Resources. Andrea was previously a non-executive Director of Red 5 Limited, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, DDH1 Limited, ERA and Infrastructure WA.

Appointed 1 January 2024, term expires 31 December 2026.
Member: People and Safety Committee

Mrs Gningala Yarran-Mark

MBL LLB Bsc (Hon)

Gningala is an experienced Board Director. Following an early legal career, Gningala moved into commercial roles with BHP and large contracting firms, where she managed Aboriginal engagement. Her remit was inclusive of employment outcomes, diversity in the supply chain, internal and external stakeholder partnerships and commitments under company reconciliation action plans.

After 15 years of building and growing Aboriginal engagement across a number of industry players, Gningala is now undertaking a PhD with a focus on social procurement and Aboriginal contracting entities. Gningala has in-depth working knowledge of the execution and implementation of reconciliation action plans and is adept at the intricacies of Native Title and Traditional Owner negotiations.

Gningala has a deep understanding of diversity, cultural intelligence, change management, stakeholder relations and is currently a non-executive director of the Australian Wildlife Conservancy Board.

Appointed 12 November 2019, term expires 30 September 2028.
Chair: People & Safety Committee

Ms Janine Freeman

BEc, GradDip OH&S, Cert IV FinServices GAICD

Janine Freeman brings extensive governance experience, having served on boards since 1993. She is the Independent Chair of Fair Food WA (auspiced by WACOSS), a Board Member of Anglicare WA, a Member Director of the Government Employees Superannuation Board, a Council Member of the National Museum of Australia, and an Advisory Member to the UWA School of Population and Global Health.

As a social equity advocate and former Member for Mirrabooka in the WA Parliament, Janine has spent her career representing working people and their families, including Assistant Secretary UnionsWA.

Appointed 9 March 2022, term expires 31 December 2026.
Member: Audit and Risk Committee

Mr David Smith

BComm(Melb), FCA

David has over 33 years’ experience working for PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) including as Assurance Lead Partner in Perth. Post his career with PwC, David has been a non-executive director for a number of organisations.

David is a chartered accountant with significant experience in audit and assurance, corporate governance and boards and committees. David brings broad business acumen, having worked with clients across mining and resources, media, agriculture and property among others.

David was previously a Board Member of the Royal Fremantle Golf Club, St Bartholomew’s House Inc, St Bartholomew’s Foundation and Fremantle Port Authority. His board and committee experience has encompassed financial governance, strategy and risk management assessment

Appointed 1 January 2024, term expires 31 December 2026.
Chair: Audit and Risk Committee

Ms Jane Muirsmith

BCom (Hons), FCA, GAICD

An accomplished digital and marketing strategist, Jane has held several executive positions in Sydney, New York, Melbourne, Singapore and Perth.

Jane is currently the Managing Director of Lenox Hill, a digital strategy and advisory firm and is a non-executive Director of the Kids Research Institute Australia, Cedar Woods Properties and the Australian Finance Group.

Jane is an independent Member of Canberra Institute of Technology, Cloud Campus program, a Member of the Ambassadorial Council UWA Business School and is a former President of the Women’s Advisory Council to the WA Government.

Appointed 1 December 2024, term expires 30 November 2027.

Member: Audit and Risk Committee

Ms Neema Premji

BEng (Civil), MBA, FAICD

Neema is a professional Non-Executive Director and Independent Chair, with more than 25 years’ experience across infrastructure, utilities, mining and resources, non-for-profit and government. Neema has extensive experience in business planning, integrating strategic planning, risk management and governance frameworks to accelerate organisational performance and success.

Neema is the Director of her own Board Advisory services firm and also delivers asset management, compliance audit and project management services.

Neema is currently Chair of the Vasse Taskforce, a Member of the WA Regional Development Trust and the Development Assessment Panel, is an independent Audit and Risk Committee Member of the Department of Creative Industries and Sports and is an independent non-executive Director on (Non Listed) APO/APB.

Appointed 1 January 2026, term expires 31 December 2028.

Ms Louise Pratt

BA History, MAICD

Louise is a skilled leader and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience spanning the community sector, state and federal government, and high-level political circles. Her background includes service as a Senator in Australia’s National Parliament, extensive committee work, and significant advocacy in employment, skills, manufacturing and environmental policy.

Louise served as a Senator for Western Australia from 2008 to 2014 and again from 2016 to 2025. She was previously also a member of the Western Australian Legislative Council from 2001 to 2007.

Louise has chaired and contributed to numerous parliamentary committees and played a key role in advancing law reform and social equity initiatives throughout her career.

Appointed 1 January 2026, term expires 31 December 2028.