Executive Team

Warren Blyth

Warren commenced with GMW in September 2019 and is responsible for leading the Water Delivery Services team, which manages 70 percent of the state’s stored water and delivers this resource to customers and communities comprising about a third of the state.

He brings over 30 years' experience working in the agricultural sector with particular exposure in broad acre irrigation production.  As Agribusiness Manager at Melbourne Water, Warren led the development and implementation of the Western Treatment Plant – Land Use Strategy which has considerable area dedicated to irrigated crop, fodder and pasture production being delivered under a long-term lease agreement with a private sector agribusiness partner.

Warren has held a number of senior management positions and brings to GMW considerable contract experience, having managed complex government and corporate contracts and working with various stakeholder groups to deliver sustainable and successful project outcomes. 

He has significant strategic and commercial acumen and understands the importance of working with and leading diverse teams to deliver safe and professional services.

Alan Shea

Alan commenced with GMW in April 2024 bringing extensive experience developed over 25 years in the water industry in both urban and rural services across Tasmania, New South Wales and Victoria. 

Alan holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Engineering (Maritime), as well as being a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Prior to joining GMW, Alan held various General Manager positions with Murrumbidgee Irrigation including leading geographically distributed water storages teams to deliver corporate strategies and advancements in technology.  

Michael Gomez

Michael is a Certified Practising Accountant with over 20 years' experience in the public and private sector. He worked in the water industry for more than 17 years at Melbourne Water, where he led teams within Finance, IT and other business-related functions.

Michael has a passion for and experience in driving transformational change, and thrives on developing people and helping them to reach their full potential.

Michael also worked at BP in London as a financial controller assisting in the consolidation of international accounts and improving financial governance and reporting.

Glenda Smith

After completing a multi-disciplinary degree that included geology and meteorology, Glenda was awarded a scholarship to study opera at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. She combined a singing career with one in taxation, culminating as a Director of Taxation Policy across the UK and Australian Governments.

On looking for her next challenge, she completed a post-graduate degree in Strategic HR Management and a Masters of Business Administration. Glenda has worked in the Victorian water industry since 2005 in a Human Resources career that has included talent acquisition, HR operations management, organisational development, and most recently managing the HR Business Partnering Team as an executive at Melbourne Water.

Glenda joined GMW in July 2019 and is passionate about developing the capability that delivers community value.

Kate Biglin

Kate joined GMW in July 2022, bringing a passion for customer-centric service delivery and expertise in community engagement and strategy development.

Kate has more than 20 years’ experience in leadership roles across the media and local government sectors. She has worked with communities to develop place plans, improve access to regional services and deliver community infrastructure. She has led community recovery following natural disasters, and with her family has also spent time volunteering on international projects including a Red Cross posting in the Philippines.

Kate leads the Customers, Stakeholders and Community division, which includes the customer experience, water trading, land and licensing, and media, communications and engagement teams.

Steven Abbott

Steven joined GMW in March 2023 and leads the Strategy and Services Planning division, which includes organisational strategic planning, asset management and investment planning, corporate performance and reporting, service planning, data governance and analytics.

He is a forward-thinking leader with expertise in all aspects of urban, rural and environmental planning, corporate governance, strategic leadership, organisational performance, policy development and community engagement.

Steven brings extensive public sector experience across local and state government as well as experience in the development of small businesses, community organisations and residential and commercial property development.

Steven enjoys engaging with people to understand community needs and aspirations, supporting fit-for-purpose and equitable services in varied situations, and leading change that delivers tangible positive outcomes within the community and environment.

Jon McKeown

Jon commenced with GMW in May 2025 and is responsible for leading Water Storage Services, encompassing 23 water storage locations and over 100,000 hectares of surrounding public land. He also manages the complementary services portfolio including houseboat licences, public boat ramps, occupation licences, agricultural licences, caravan park leases and community/club leases.

Jon has over 28 years' leadership experience and a strong track record in managing complex operational and stakeholder matters in the public transport and government sectors. Jon is passionate about motivating and guiding teams to achieve safe, high-quality, and efficient outcomes. He has significant experience in building positive relationships with stakeholders including government agencies, councils and private industry.

Jon has a Masters of Business Administration (Project Management) and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.