The Executive team consists of Chief Executive Gavin Ion and six General Managers.
This team works in partnership with the Mayor, Councillors, and other staff to make the best decisions for the Waikato district.
Gavin Ion
Chief Executive
Phone: 07 824 5878
Email: gavin.ion@waidc.govt.nz
Richard Bax
General Manager Water and Facilities
Phone: 07 824 5829
Email: richard.bax@waidc.govt.nz
Ian Gooden
General Manager Roading and Projects
Phone: 07 824 5890
Email: ian.gooden@waidc.govt.nz
Kathie Smith
General Manager Human Resources
Phone: 07 824 5772
Email: kathie.smith@waidc.govt.nz
Nath Pritchard
General Manager Regulatory
Phone: 07 824 5650
Email: nath.pritchard@waidc.govt.nz
Tony Whittaker
General Manager Strategy and Support
Phone: 07 824 5800
Email: tony.whittaker@waidc.govt.nz
Jo Ireland
General Manager Stakeholder Relations
Phone: 07 824 5884
Email: jo.ireland@waidc.govt.nz