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Darren Cleary

Questioner · DISC type c
Director at Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA)
📍 Australia

Darren Cleary is the Managing Director of Sydney Water, bringing extensive experience from his previous leadership at Hunter Water. An accomplished water professional with a Masters in Engineering Management, he has a strong background in strategic planning, infrastructure delivery, and asset management, notably overseeing the development of the Belmont Desalination Plant.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Australia
Personality Overview

How Darren shows up

Price-Sensitive
Value Seeker
Cautious & Analytical

They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point. It is quite likely of them to ask for pricing or other concessions. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.

Priorities

Topics Darren cares about

Water Security
He led major initiatives to strengthen the Hunter Region's water security, including the development of the Lower Hunter Water Security Plan.
Infrastructure Delivery
Oversaw a $1 billion capital program and the construction of the Belmont Desalination Plant, the region's first new water source in 30 years.
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Career

Work history

12-2025
Director
Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA)
11-2025
Managing Director
Sydney Water
4-2020 - 10-2025
Managing Director
Hunter Water
10-2017 - 3-2020
Chief Investment Officer
Hunter Water
12-2012 - 10-2017
Chief Operating Officer
Hunter Water
In the press

Media appearances

A statement from Darren Cleary. Featured in Hunter Water
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Education
Company Directors Course
Australian Institute of Company Directors
1998 - 2000
Masters of Engineering Management
University of Technology Sydney
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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