Hon Karlene Maywald FTSE GAICD

The Honourable Karlene Maywald will be speaking to attendees on her role as the Strategic Advisor to the South Australian Government on International Water Opportunities.

Karlene Maywald has extensive experience in the area of water policy development and reform.She is currently the Chair of the International Centre for Excellence, Water and Resource Management (ICEWaRM), a Board member with SA Water, and Strategic Advisor to the South Australian Government on International Water Opportunities.

Karlene was elected to the House of Assembly in the South Australian Parliament between 1997 and 2010.Karlene served as a Cabinet Minister from July 2004 until March 2010. Her portfolio responsibilities included: The River Murray, Water Security, Small Business, Regional Development, Consumer Affairs, Science and Information Economy, and Assisting the Minister for Industry and Trade.

She is most noted for her significant contribution to progressing National reforms to the management of the Murray Darling Basin and setting the direction for long term water security in South Australia.

Karlene is currently managing Director of Maywald Consultants, and holds a number of other Board positions.