Kristi Mandich

Kristi Mandich is an accomplished leader in the water and wastewater services sector, currently serving as Group Manager Business Customer Operations at Hunter Water since July 2025. With extensive experience in commercial management and business development, Mandich has successfully led significant projects, including the Belmont Desalination contract, and developed frameworks for non-regulated business opportunities to enhance revenue streams. Previous roles at Hunter Water involved managing contract governance and developing innovative commercial models, while earlier positions at Varley Group and BAE Systems emphasized contract negotiation, project management, and stakeholder engagement across multi-million dollar defense projects. Kristi Mandich holds a Master's in Commercial Law from Macquarie University, a Diploma in Project Management from the Australian Institute of Project Management, and is a Diploma Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply.