About the Chief Executive

Rob Freeman was appointed acting Chair/Chief Executive of the Murray–Darling Basin Authority in September 2008. Rob assumed the role of Chief Executive of the Authority on 15 December 2008 on commencement of the Water Amendment Act 2008 (Cwlth).

Before this appointment, Rob was Chief Executive of the South Australian Department of Water, Land and Biodiversity Conservation from September 2002. This role involved participation in many national and inter-jurisdictional committees.

Formerly South Australian Commissioner and Deputy President of the Murray–Darling Basin Commission, Rob also chaired the national Natural Resources Policy and Programs Committee.

From 1998 to 2002 Rob was Deputy Director General of the Queensland Department of Natural Resources and Mines.

In addition to his extensive public service experience, Rob has held positions in the academic sector.