30 Years of Yarra Valley Water with Managing Director Pat McCafferty
In this special 25th episode of the Exec Exchange podcast, hosted by Piers Clark, we celebrate Pat McCafferty's 44-year career in the water sector, including 30 years at Yarra Valley Water in Victoria, Australia. The discussion covers significant topics such as the millennium drought, the reform of the Australian water sector in the 1990s, and Yarra Valley Water's innovative environmental initiatives. Pat shares the evolution of the water sector, his personal career journey, tackling extreme drought conditions, and groundbreaking projects like food waste digestion for renewable energy. The episode concludes with insights on the future of the water sector and Pat's advice for current and future leaders.
00:00 Introduction to the Exec Exchange Podcast 00:17 Meet Pat McCafferty: A Career Overview 01:16 The Formation and Evolution of Yarra Valley Water 03:19 Pat's Early Career and Education 05:20 Reforming the Australian Water Sector 07:42 The Millennium Drought: Challenges and Responses 11:43 Innovative Projects at Yarra Valley Water 14:56 Pat McCafferty's Future Plans and Reflections 15:45 Advice for Future Water Sector Leaders 16:54 Conclusion and Farewell
