Mal Shepherd

Mal Shepherd was appointed Chief Development Officer on 12 October 2020.

Leading Sunwater’s Infrastructure Development and Delivery function, Mal oversees the implementation of the business’s growth and development strategies for new projects and the engineering, procurement and delivery of major infrastructure projects.

Delivering some of Australia’s most significant water infrastructure works and projects, Mal brings more than 35 years’ experience in the private and public sector developing, designing, and delivering over $8 billion worth of water infrastructure projects in both the Australian and international water sector across a broad range of contracting models.

Mal’s passion for sustainable development has led to his recognition in the industry as an advocate for enhancing performance in safety, wellbeing, mental health and skills across the sector.

He is an Associate Fellow of the Institute of Engineers Australia, Chartered Associate Engineer, Engineering Executive NER, Fellow of the Australian Institute of Project Management, professional member of the Australian Water Association and member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He is also a Non-Executive Director on the WaterAid Australia Board.

Mal holds a Diploma in Project Management and Certificate in Civil Engineering.