Our Board

The Seqwater Board is responsible for the way we perform our functions and exercise our powers under the South East Queensland Water (Restructuring) Act 2007.

The Board’s role is to:

• set strategy and direction, and provide the governance framework for the organisation through the endorsement of financial, administrative and operational policies
• ensure we perform our functions and exercise our powers in a proper, effective and efficient way
• ensure strategic and operational planning objectives are achieved
• be accountable to the responsible Ministers for our performance
• review the annual performance of the Chief Executive Officer.
   

Hon. Dr Anthony Lynham (Chairperson)

Appointed 1 June 2024 | Appointment expiry 31 May 2027

The Honourable Dr Anthony Lynham is a maxillofacial surgeon with extensive experience in ministerial and policy oversight of Queensland’s major publicly owned utilities and key infrastructure projects.

Dr Lynham began his surgical career in Queensland and became recognised here and internationally for his work in the surgical management and prevention of maxillofacial trauma.

Dr Lynham also offers extensive experience within the water industry, having overseen the water portfolio from 2015-2020 as Queensland Minister for Natural Resources and Mines.

Dr Lynham is active in the corporate and not for profit sectors having had diverse board roles, including as the former Chair of Gladstone Ports Corporation, Chair of WorkCover Queensland, Director of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health, Director of Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise and a member of the Cell and Tissue Engineering Advisory Board.
 

Penny Tovey

Appointed 1 October 2018 | Reappointed 1 June 2024 | Appointment expiry 31 May 2027

Ms Tovey has more than 25 years of experience in organisational leadership, legal compliance, industrial relations, human resources management, resource utilisation and organisational development. She is currently Executive Manager People and Culture and Southport Sharks Club. Among her former roles, Ms Tovey was the Director of the Association of Professional Engineers Scientists and Managers Australia, owner/director of her own company Workplace Knowhow and has worked for both employer and employee organisations. She was also Chair of the Industrial Relations Committee for CleanCo.
 

Gail Ker

Appointed 1 October 2020 | Reappointed 1 October 2023 | Appointment expiry 30 September 2026

Gail is currently a board member on the Queensland Government Gambling Community Benefit Fund and provides consultancy services to the Migration Council Australia. 

She formerly was CEO of Access Community Services Ltd and served on a number of boards and advisory committees including Settlement Services Advisory Council and Community Advisory Committee of SBS. Gail  has more than 20 years’ experience in the Australian multicultural, humanitarian and community sectors. Renowned for her expertise in innovative service solutions for newly arrived migrants and humanitarian entrants, Gail is a recognised thought leader in needs-based community planning, innovative business models, social cohesion, strategic partnerships, employment pathways, funding opportunities and strategic direction.

In addition to her role as a Board member, Gail is a member of Investment and Procurement Committee and the People and Culture Committee.
 

John McEvoy

Appointed 1 October 2020 | Reappointed 1 October 2023 | Appointment expiry 30 September 2026

John joins the Seqwater board with 40 years’ experience in the mobilisation and delivery of major capital investment programs and megaprojects within Australia and internationally.  In the past 20 years, John has focussed on using proven capital investment governance practices to successfully plan and implement major economic, social and environmental infrastructure schemes ranging from $100 million to over $7 billion.

He has established an industry reputation in these fields as an innovative portfolio strategist and problem-solver, especially in business case optimisation for capital proposed investments and in the commercial crafting of contemporary contract models to deliver successful outcomes in challenging high-risk social and political environments.  His earlier engagements in South East Queensland’s water supply assets include Project Director of the Western Corridor Recycled Water Scheme as well as broader involvement in the delivery of a range of dams, water treatment plants and trunk mains across the region.

In addition to his role as a Board member, John is Chairperson of the Investment and Procurement Committee and a member of the Audit and Risk Committee.
 

Catherine Mickel

Appointed 1 October 2020 | Reappointed 1 October 2023 | Appointment expiry 30 September 2026

Catherine is a physiotherapist with more than 30 years’ experience across public, private and community health sectors. She is the former National President of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) and was the APA’s national spokesperson for 7 years. She has a special interest in policy development in Aged Care and Palliative Care and has served on numerous national committees and advisory boards.

Catherine was the owner and director of Mickel Consulting, providing strategic advice to companies and organisations wanting to engage with Australian governments - local, state and federal. Her expertise in the not-for-profit community sector has seen her develop successful advocacy campaigns for many organisations.

As an experienced Director on national and state-based Boards, she has a keen interest in implementing best-practice corporate governance. Catherine is currently a Director on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (Queensland), Diego & Co Pty Ltd and South Bank Medical Corporation Pty Ltd.

In addition to her role as a Board member, Catherine is a member of Investment and Procurement Committee and the People and Culture Committee.
 

Neville Ide

Appointed 1 October 2023 | Appointment expiry 30 September 2026

Neville has more than 40 years’ experience in finance and treasury management having held executive roles in the government, finance and banking sectors, including Queensland Treasury Corporation for 12 years and as Group Treasurer at Suncorp Metway Limited. His industry knowledge and experience covers banking, insurance, infrastructure and corporate treasury management, including debt and equity capital markets, balance sheet structuring and financial risk management. Neville has served as a Non-Executive Director on several public and private company boards since 2006, including appointments to Queensland Motorways Limited, RACQ Insurance, RACQ Bank, Retech Technology Limited, QBank and SunWater Limited. He is currently Director of QTC and Advisory Board Chair of Cryptoloc Technology Group.