Incumbent Managing Director Jeff Rigby is scheduled to leave the organisation next Monday, having accepted the role of Managing Director at Western Water.

Chairperson Lucy Roffey said Mr Rigby had been an outstanding leader for Coliban Water over the past seven years.

Mr Pearce has 30 years of experience in the water industry.

He has been at Coliban Water for the last 10 years as its Chief Operating Officer, where he has led the service and infrastructure areas of the organisation.

“The Board has confidence the organisation is in good hands under the leadership of Neville as Acting Managing Director and the head of the Leadership Team,” Ms Roffey said.

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