Managing Director of Yarra Valley Water Pat McCafferty on creating a 21st century water utility

The Corporate Innovator

In this episode of The Corporate Innovator, we chat with Pat McCafferty, Managing Director of Yarra Valley Water. Pat has been in water all his life, and is the epitome of what we call an 'ambidextrous' executive. This is a story about creating a culture that cultivates space for ideas (even the ones that fail), one that has positioned Yarra Valley Water as a global leader in utilities and government agencies. In this episode we'll unpack: •How to create a 'self actualising culture' like Yarra Valley Water did over a 20 year journey •How government agencies can become innovation leaders by utilising citizens, drawing from global models and aligning with government policy •How to create an integrated P&L that includes both social and climate capital to drive sustainable, long-term value for both shareholders and society at large