Executives

Mark Ford BA
Chief Executive

 

Mark Ford is the Chief Executive of Watercare Services Limited. He held the role from 1994 to June 2009 and was recently reappointed following the company's expansion to include retail operations.
 
Prior to the creation of the Auckland Council, Watercare provided Auckland's bulk water and wastewater services to the public through various local network operators.  The company is now proud to supply services direct to around 1.3 million customers across the wider Auckland area. Each day Watercare supplies around 370 million litres of drinking water and treats around 350 million litres of wastewater and trade waste.
 
Mark Ford is an experienced chief executive, director and chairman who has worked in the water, forestry, transport and petroleum industries. From July 2009 until his recent reappointment to Watercare he was the Executive Chairman of the Auckland Transition Agency, the government agency responsible for planning and managing the transition to Auckland's new governance arrangements. Mark Ford currently serves as the Chair of Auckland Transport.

Raveen Jaduram ME BE (Hons) FIPENZ
Chief Operating Officer
 
Raveen Jaduram was appointed to the role of Chief Operating Officer in early 2010. He has extensive experience in the New Zealand water industry and has previously held management roles at Manukau Water, Metrowater and Watercare. Raveen is a former president and board member of the New Zealand Water and Wastes Association, and New Zealand delegate to the Water Environment Federation, USA. 

 


Brian Monk B Com ACA
Chief Financial Officer  
 
Brian Monk is a chartered accountant with 40 years experience in corporate financial management. He was appointed to the role of Chief Financial Officer in November 2010. Brian has previously held senior financial management roles with Auckland Regional Council, Fletcher Energy, Air New Zealand, and with U.S. multinational S.C Johnson & Son. 

 

 

 

Rob Fisher LLB, Dip TP
General Counsel

 

Rob is a barrister who has specialised in resource management, public law and local government law. As a litigator he appeared frequently before the Environment Court, the High Court and the Court of Appeal. In a 40 year legal career he has provided strategic advice and expertise to both private and public bodies, especially in the consenting of large infrastructure projects. He was contracted to the Auckland Transition Agency as legal counsel from July 2009 to November 2010. Rob is the 2010 Barrister of the Year in the New Zealand Law Awards.

 


Clive Nelson MBA
Corporate Strategy and Communications Manager 
 
Clive Nelson’s responsibilities include corporate and strategic planning, media relations, publications, education programmes and internal and external communications. He is an experienced general manager with a background in strategic planning, communications and media. From July 2009 to November 2010 Clive was seconded to the Auckland Transition Agency.  

David Hawkins MPP TTC JP
Corporate Relations Manager
 
David Hawkins’ responsibilities include government and community relations. David has a background in sales and marketing management for New Zealand and global brands and has a strong commitment to local government and community engagement.  He has previously served as an Auckland Regional Councillor and is a former Mayor of Papakura District Council.

 


David Sellars BCA CA
Risk and Assurance Manager
 
David Sellars is a chartered accountant with experience in banking and audit functions. He has previously been responsible for risk assurance, reporting on the internal control environment and governance of major projects. As the Risk and Assurance Manager, David is responsible for internal audit, risk management and quality assurance.