Marion Savill, Chair IWA NZ and IWA Fellow

Marion Savill is a water scientist with 35 years’ experience, an IWA Fellow, Chair of IWA NZ 2017 and has been on numerous other IWA Committees and specialty groups. She was on the programme committee for IWA Aspire in Japan in 2011 and has been on the science programme committee for Singapore Water Week for nine years.

Gillian Blythe, Chief Executive Water New Zealand

Water New Zealand is a national not-for-profit organisation which promotes the sustainable management and development of the water environment, with particular focus on drinking water, wastewater and stormwater. Gillian joined Water New Zealand in July 2020, and during this time she and the team have increased membership numbers by more than 50% and are seen as the trusted industry voice on water matters in New Zealand. Gillian is on the Advisory Board for the Building Innovation Partnership, and is an independent director of Electricity Networks Aotearoa. Prior to joining Water New Zealand Gillian held head of strategy and regulatory affairs roles at NZX listed Meridian Energy - New Zealand's largest generator retailer, generating electricity 100% from renewable sources.