Executive team

Tim Hammond BSc, Dip Teaching Acting Chief Executive Tim joined the Metrowater Executive Team in April 2005 from the Bank of New Zealand. He has 16 years experience working in the oil industry in a number of different countries, and has acquired a broad range of experience in operational, strategic, commercial and management roles. During his time with Metrowater, Tim has gained a wide knowledge of the company and water industry, having held a number of roles on the Executive Team in both a corporate and operational capacity. For the last two years Tim has been responsible for Metrowater’s daily operational activities, including all call centre, billing and metering functions, as well as all field maintenance and repair activities.
Linda Danen BBS Head of Strategy and Marketing Linda joined Metrowater in May 2004 as General Manager Retail Services. She has previously held business and customer operations management roles in a variety of utilities and services; Mercury Energy, HIH Insurance, Accident Compensation Corporation, Telecom NZ and Metservice. Linda has also served as Trustee of the Metrowater Community Trust. Her current role includes the formation of company strategy, developing marketing tools and managing communications.
Anin Nama MPM (Hons), PGDipPM, REA (Civil) General Manager – Asset Management and Investments Anin has 18 years experience in civil engineering and project management and has been with Metrowater since its formation in 1997. Prior to this, he worked for Auckland City Council and a civil engineering consulting firm where he held various engineering positions. Recently, he was responsible for establishing New Zealand’s first water sector alliance known as Clear Harbour Alliance. Anin oversees the Asset Management, Health & Safety, Environmental, Engineering Development and Investment functions of Metrowater.
Stana Pezic BCom, DipBus, CA Chief Financial Officer Stana joined Metrowater in March 2007, from her previous role as Finance Director at A&R Whitcoulls Group. She has extensive experience in large-scale retail and asset-based businesses, holding senior financial management roles with Carter Holt Harvey and The Warehouse. Stana oversees the finance, risk management, legal and information systems functions for Metrowater.
Brian Sharman MIPENZ CPEng Acting General Manager Service Operations/ Chief Engineer Brian has over 30 years experience in the water industry and has been with Metrowater since February 2000. Brian worked for 20 years with UK-based North West Water, in a number of roles and on projects both within the UK and abroad. As North West Water's Asset Management Planning Manager Brian was responsible for all wastewater network aspects of the 2000 Asset Management Plan to OFWAT. Brian's current responsibilities cover Metrowater’s daily operational activities, including call centres, metering, network control, all water supply and wastewater network maintenance activities and field crews.