Pipeline Industries Guild

Jo Parker, an independent consultant will provide insight and learnings from her recent 3 months in New Zealand working for Wrc and we are delighted to be joined by guest speaker Gillian Blythe, Chief Executive Officer of Water New Zealand who will share her view and experience of the water sector in New Zealand along with the opportunities available.

Jo Parker

Jo Parker is a chartered civil engineer and has worked in the water industry for nearly 50 years. She has held a variety of roles with UK water companies up to Director. She has also worked in other countries as varied as Afghanistan and Australia. She was awarded the MBE by the Queen in 1994 for services to the water industry.

She currently works as an independent consultant specialising in the management of buried assets and is recognised internationally as an expert in the field with a number of honorary roles and awards from the industry including honorary lifetime membership of the Pipeline Industries Guild .

Guest speaker - 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.

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