David Z.

David Z. is an experienced operational leader currently serving as the Advanced Operational Resilience Manager at Urban Utilities since July 2018, overseeing a group of 36 engineers and technical staff. Prior roles include Operations Manager - Transformation at Urban Utilities, where David implemented transformation initiatives in the Sewage Treatment Division, and Group Manager Operations Excellence at Origin Energy, where significant improvement programs achieved $380 million in cost savings. David’s background encompasses roles in production optimization, integrated operations planning, and engineering management across various companies including Nexergy Pty Ltd, AGR, Oil Search, Sydneygas, and ExxonMobil. David holds an MBA in General Management & Strategy from AGSM @ UNSW Business School and a first-class honors degree in Chemical Engineering from The University of Queensland. Additional education includes a Postgraduate Certificate in Geothermal Energy from the University of Auckland and an innovation certificate from IMD.