Jolie Baasch

Jolie Baasch, Interim General Manager, eWater Solutions, which is part of eWater Group.

In her role as interim General Manager, Jolie is responsible for the day-to-day operations of eWater Solutions and its people, ensuring the continued delivery of our world-class science and technology and supporting our transformation journey.

Jolie brings over 20 years of experience in strategy, data and analytics, helping to lead and transform organisations across software, financial services, insurance, property, leisure, and government sectors such as Westpac, Australian Securities and Investment Commission, CoreLogic, NSW Land Registry Services, Ernst & Young to name a few.

 Jolie holds a Master of Social Research Methods and Bachelor of Commerce (Business Statistics / Actuarial Studies) from the Australian National University and an MBA Executive from the Australian Graduate School of Management at the UNSW Business School. She is currently undertaking a PhD in Public Policy from the ANU.

In addition, Jolie is an active mentor in the Australian Computer Society’s female mentorship programme and is recognised as a Top 25 Analytics Leader by the Institute of Analytical Professionals Australia.  




Jonathan McKeown

Jonathan McKeown, Chief Executive Officer, Mekong Water Solutions

Jonathan has led our branch office in Cambodia since 2022. Mr. McKeown has held many distinguished roles over his 30-year career, including Chief Executive of the Australian Water Association, CEO of the NSW Farmers Association, and eight years heading up a management consulting firm based in Bangkok with clients across Asia.

Jonathan was also the Executive General Manager of SAGRIC International Pty Ltd (now Coffey International), where he first gained experience in development projects.

He continues to advise WaterNSW on a Program Review Committee that is overseeing the digital upgrade of WaterNSW’s services.




Sarah Ransom

Sarah Ransom, General Manager, Australian Water Partnership, which is part of eWater Group.

Ms Ransom has held the role of General Manager since 2022. Ms Ransom is a former Australian diplomat with a background in international development with DFAT, AusAID, the Asian Development Bank and in the UN system. Ms Ransom’s technical background is in managing programs on governance, gender and community and civil society engagement, and she has advised government on peacebuilding, human rights and development policy.

Ms Ransom holds a Masters in Public and International Law, Bachelors of Law (Hons) and Asian Studies (Chinese) and is an accredited Partnership Broker.




Michael Wilson

Michael Wilson, Group Chief Executive, eWater Limited

Michael commenced as Group Chief Executive of eWater Limited in January 2022, having previously served as Chief Executive of the Australian Water Partnership. Michael joined eWater following a 25-year career in international development, national security and sustainable development policy, including as head of the Australian aid program in mainland southeast Asia (2011–14) based in
Hanoi, Vietnam. He then headed practices within the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade working on political governance; water resource management, sanitation and hygiene; and the effective delivery of development assistance in fragile and conflict-affected contexts.

Michael has also worked in the private sector, including as a partner at global development company Palladium International, in management consultancy and as a principal consultant with a global human resources firm.

Michael has worked on development cooperation strategies and programming across Asia, the Pacific and the Middle East. As Coordinator on Gender Equality in the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID), he designed and oversaw new initiatives and performance standards aimed at driving gender equity, women’s economic empowerment and women in leadership objectives across the Australian aid program.

Earlier in his career, Michael headed the International Section of the former federal Department of the Environment and Heritage, was a Principal Policy Adviser at the Australian Federal Police, and worked as a policy adviser to federal Ministers in the environment, trade and arts portfolios.

Michael holds a BA (Hons) in Political Science from the Australian National University and an MSc in International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science.




Stephen Cory

Stephen Cory is the Chief Operating Officer and Company Secretary of eWater Limited.

Stephen Cory, Chief Operating Officer, and Company Secretary of eWater Limited, and has been at since 2017.

With over 20 years’ experience in financial control, quality assurance and management systems, Mr Cory has held a range of senior executive management positions and roles within Corporate Services, Financial Control, Venue Management and Vocational Education and Training predominately within the not-for-profit sector.

Mr Cory holds an MBA is a qualified CPA with a Bachelor of Commerce from James Cook University, Cairns Campus.