Jersey Water has appointed Mark Manton as Chief Water Operations Officer. A Chartered Engineer with the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, Mark has been a member of the Jersey Water team since 2015.
The water company also confirmed announced the appointment of Andy Isham as non-executive director. Andy is based in Jersey and is a qualified chartered accountant. In his non-executive capacity, he will also chair the utility’s Audit Committee.
Heather MacCallum, Chair of Jersey Water commented:
“These changes are part of our broader strategy to strengthen our senior leadership with additional local expertise and talent from within our existing Jersey Water team. The addition to our Board of Andy Isham as a Jersey-based non-executive director, combined with Mark Manton’s leadership appointment, positions us well to ensure that we can deliver on our strategic objectives and, most importantly, continue to provide high-quality services for our customers and safeguard the Island’s water needs.”
On his appointment as non-executive director, Andy Isham added:
“I am delighted to be joining the Board of Jersey Water as a non-executive director and chair of the audit committee. I look forward to being part of the experienced team and working to ensure the sustainability and development of the company so that we continue to meet the needs of our unique Island both now and in the future.”
Commenting on his promotion to Chief Water Operations Officer, Mark Manton said:
“I am extremely passionate about Jersey Water and the critical services that we provide for the Island so I feel very honoured to be stepping into this new role. I am looking forward to joining the Executive team and working alongside them to lead the outstanding team of people we have at Jersey Water, who make it all possible. My principal intent will always be to make sure that we continue to deliver clean, safe drinking water for our Island.”
Andy Isham replaces Antony Ferrar and Jo Dow who stood down as non-executive directors this year. His appointment will be confirmed at Jersey Water’s annual general meeting in February 2025. Mark Manton assumed his new role from 1 October 2024. This change in operational leadership follows the departure of Julie Taylor as Director of Operations in July 2024.
