Arran Canning

Water Industry Professional | Strategy | Executive | Business Development | Quality | Environment | Risk

Arundel, Queensland, Australia

About

Seasoned water industry executive with over two decades of senior leadership experience, driving strategic initiatives and sustainable growth in global markets. Expertise spans strategic and business planning, water quality management, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence. Proven track record in developing innovative water treatment technologies, implementing robust quality systems, and optimising asset management strategies. Adept at conducting comprehensive risk assessments and crafting effective mitigation plans. Demonstrated success in business development, expanding market presence, and fostering key partnerships. Skilled in water resource management, balancing conservation efforts with infrastructure planning and development. Known for leading cross-functional teams to achieve operational efficiencies while ensuring regulatory compliance. Combines technical acumen with strategic vision to deliver sustainable water solutions that address complex environmental challenges while driving business growth. Committed to advancing the water industry through innovative approaches and responsible environmental management practices.

Experience

  • Director of Strategy and Growth at Veolia Australia and New Zealand
    Jan 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 7 mos

    Spearhead the strategic direction and comprehensive business planning for the water line of business, driving sustainable growth and innovation. Lead and mentor high-performing teams across operational excellence, customer solutions, business development, and tendering for Veolia Water ANZ. Drive cross-functional initiatives to optimise performance, enhance customer satisfaction, and secure contracts, resulting in significant market share expansion and revenue growth.

  • Water Quality Specialist at Water Futures Pty Ltd
    Sep 2019 - Dec 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Our core expertise and experience relates to water science and the assessment and management of product quality risks across the urban water cycle (drinking water, recycled water, wastewater, stormwater, biosolids, residuals and recreational water). We also have significant hands on experience working in the water utilities sector, from the practical implementation of water risk frameworks and management systems to advising Water Utility Executives and Boards.

  • Seqwater (11 yrs 3 mos)
    • General Manager Asset Portfolio Development and Delivery
      Oct 2017 - Sep 2019 · 2 yrs

      The activities of the Asset Portfolio Development and Delivery Group are delivered under a structure that comprises the following work teams: Asset Management, Asset Planning, Operational Technology and Energy, Major Projects, Program Delivery and Information and Communications Technology. Key objectives include: - Managing natural and built assets to achieve water supply strategies and policies and regulatory obligations, now and into the future; - Managing asset investment so that that asset utilisation is maximised, capital investments are optimised and medium to long term risks are managed; - Manage the day to day ICT operations and maintenance of Seqwater’s extensive information and communication technology platforms and systems. - Obtaining best value in program management and delivery.

    • Manager Asset Planning
      Aug 2016 - Oct 2017 · 1 yr 3 mos

      Lead and manage the integrated planning activities and prioritisation of augmentations for water treatment plants, networks, dams and catchments for Seqwater.

    • Manager Water Quality, Environment and Process Improvement
      Jul 2015 - Aug 2016 · 1 yr 2 mos

      Responsible for catchment and drinking water quality management, environmental management, cultural heritage, quality management systems and operational process engineering at Seqwater.

  • Product Quality Coordinator at Gold Coast Water
    Jan 2006 - Jun 2008 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    Responsible for Risk Management Quality Systems, (HACCP), for Catchment, Drinking Water, Recycled Water, Wastewater and Trade Waste areas. Directly involved in a number of Alliances, in particular the Pimpama Coomera Recycled Water Alliance for the planning and development of the scheme.

  • Post Doctorate Fellow at University of Glasgow
    2002 - 2005 · 3 yrs