Ann Gooding is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in strategic planning and corporate management within the water industry. Currently serving as Manager of Corporate Futures at Melbourne Water since October 2015, Ann has led initiatives to define services and collaborate with senior management to shape the organization's strategic direction. Prior to this role, Ann held various positions at South East Water, including Corporate Planner and Research Strategist, where responsibilities included developing overarching strategies, preparing corporate plans, and managing research projects. Ann's academic background includes a PhD in Chemistry and Honours in Nanotechnology from the University of Melbourne.