Andrew McConville

At-a-Glance

Chief Executive at Murray-Darling Basin Authority, overseeing a $5.1 billion balance sheet and ~$220 million annual operating budget.
Former Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA).
Served over a decade at Syngenta, including as Global Head of External Affairs and Communication.
Holds a Master of Science in Agricultural Economics from Oxford University.
Founded and ran his own agribusiness public relations consultancy for five years.
Non-Executive Director at Robb College and the Australian Gas Industry Trust.

Biography

Andrew McConville serves as the Chief Executive of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA), a role he assumed in May 2022. In this capacity, he supports the Authority Board and is responsible for preparing, implementing, and reviewing an integrated plan for the sustainable use of the Basin's water resources. He also oversees the operation of the River Murray system and efficient water delivery to users on behalf of partner governments.