- Neema Premji and Louise Pratt appointed to Water
Corporation Board - Deputy Chair Helen Creed to step down from the
Board effective 31 December 2025
Two
influential leaders with decades of experience in governance, infrastructure,
and public policy have been appointed to Water Corporation’s Board.
Neema
Premji and Louise Pratt have joined as Non-Executive Directors, reinforcing the
utility’s commitment to strong leadership and strategic direction.
Ms
Premji is a highly experienced Non-Executive Director and Independent Chair, who
currently serves on the Audit and Risk Committee for the Department of Local
Government, Sport and Cultural Industries.
A
civil engineer, she brings more than 25 years of experience across
infrastructure, utilities, mining and government trading enterprises, with
expertise in financial and asset management, strategic planning and corporate
governance.
Ms
Pratt is a respected leader, social advocate and communications professional with
two decades of experience in community, government and parliamentary roles. She
has served in both the Upper Houses of State and Federal Parliament, most
recently as a WA Senator.
During
her time in the Australian Parliament, Ms Pratt engaged in extensive committee
work, including as Chair of the Senate Finance and Public Administration
Legislation Committee.
Both
non-executive appointments are for a three-year term.
Deputy
Chair Helen Creed stepped down on 31 December 2025 and a new Deputy Chair will
be announced in due course.
Water
Corporation Chief Executive Officer Pat Donovan also concludes his tenure on
the Board. In 2023, his term as CEO was renewed for five years and he was
appointed Executive Director for two years to provide continuity during the
Board’s leadership transition. He remains as CEO.
Comments attributed to Water Minister Don
Punch:
“The
appointment of Neema Premji and Louise Pratt introduces fresh skills and
insights to Water Corporation’s Board, while maintaining a depth of experience
to support robust oversight and effective decision-making.
“Ms
Premji brings exceptional expertise in governance and infrastructure, while Ms
Pratt’s distinguished parliamentary career and social advocacy will strengthen the
ability of Water Corporation to deliver for the community.
“Their
appointment also reflects the Cook Government’s continued commitment to
increasing female representation on Government boards.
“I
also want to thank outgoing Deputy Chair Helen Creed for her leadership and
service during her tenure.”