GMW chair Diane James said Ms Quick comes to the role with a wealth of experience in the water industry and a strong history in leading change.
Ms Quick was executive general manager of service delivery at Melbourne Water and in this role oversaw the constant delivery of water, sewage, waterways and drainage services to Melbourne.
Ms Quick’s appointment is historic for the water authority. She will become its first female managing director.
“This is a truly exciting appointment for our business,” Ms James said.
“The Minister for Water has set the key priority for our business as transforming to a new model that improves operations, keeps water prices low for customers and irrigators and supports the future growth of the irrigation district across our region.
“Charmaine is the right person to lead this change.”
Ms Quick is known for her ability to influence and drive change at an organisation level, nationally and internationally for asset management, relationship contract management and customer service.
“It is an exciting time to join GMW where there is a strong vision of transformation to a service-centric, efficient organisation,” Ms Quick said.
Her experience in agriculture was gained growing up on the family farm at Noradjuha in the Wimmera. She said it was this experience that ensured she understands the value of water and its importance to the social fabric of a community.
She has been living in Shepparton with her partner for the past 14 years and commuting to Melbourne for work.
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