Yarra Valley Water appoints General Manager of Strategy and Community

Yarra Valley Water has appointed Tiffany White as its new General Manager of Strategy and Community.

Ms White has been acting in the role since June 2020 and will continue to develop and drive forward the business’ 10-year strategy. Her strategic accountabilities span business planning, pricing and economic regulation, marketing and communication programs, sustainability, water security, strategic research, community inclusion and stakeholder engagement.

Ms White has successfully navigated diverse and complex environments over the course of her career, delivering customer and community outcomes through senior Marketing, Communication and Corporate Affairs roles in both Australia and New Zealand. She has occupied senior leadership roles in the local government, higher education, health and water sectors, and has maintained a keen focus on serving both community and the environment throughout her career.

Yarra Valley Water Managing Director Pat McCafferty said the appointment followed a rigorous recruitment process and demonstrated the business’ commitment to fostering exceptional talent.

Mr McCafferty said “I’m delighted to announce the appointment of Tiffany White to our strong and highly skilled Executive team. She is an accomplished and respected leader, as demonstrated in her roles at Yarra Valley Water and previous senior management positions.

“Tiffany’s skills in collaborating with others to drive creative, innovative and customer-centric solutions will help us to deliver on our purpose - to support the health and wellbeing of our customers and create a brighter future for communities and the natural environment.

“I’m looking forward to continuing to work with Tiffany as she provides strategic leadership and delivers programs that achieve greater customer and community connection and value.”