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David Hughes-Owen

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Chief Executive Officer at Busselton Water
📍 Greater Perth Area, Australia

David Hughes-Owen serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Busselton Water, leveraging nearly 30 years of extensive experience in the water industry. His expertise spans strategic asset investment, infrastructure planning, and operations. He is a civil engineer who earned his Bachelor of Engineering from Curtin University and previously held senior roles at TasWater and Water Corporation.

David is focused on building lasting relationships with stakeholders, industry peers, and the communities Busselton Water serves. He is actively involved in driving reconciliation through partnerships with First Nations peoples, integrating traditional knowledge into water management strategies. He also spearheads community partnership programs that support local grassroots organizations and projects.

He is a member of the Smart Water Networks (SWAN) Forums senior Utility Advisory Group, collaborating with global water experts to address industry challenges.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Perth Area, Australia
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Priorities

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Securing Water Futures
He is leading major infrastructure upgrades and long-term strategies, like the "Water for Tomorrow" program, to ensure a climate-resilient water supply for the Busselton region.
Community Engagement
Actively supports local grassroots projects through the Busselton Water Community Partnership Program and emphasizes seeking customer feedback to improve services.
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Career

Work history

9-2023
Chief Executive Officer
Busselton Water
3-2020 - 9-2023
General Manager Service Delivery
TasWater
7-2017 - 3-2020
Manager Asset Investment Planning -Metro
Water Corporation
1-2016 - 6-2017
Manager Asset Investment Planning - Regional
Water Corporation
1-2014 - 1-2016
Infrastructure Planning Manager
Water Corporation
In the press

Media appearances

Leading with Purpose: How Busselton Water is Driving Innovation from the Inside Out. Featured in Public Sector Network
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How the Busselton Water strategy is securing a resilient future. Featured in Inside Water
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Education
1-2015 - 12-2015
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Leadership WA
7-2012 - 7-2012
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Australian Institute of Company Directors
1987 - 1990
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)
Curtin University
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