Background
Phipps, Edward James was born on July 6, 1942 in Melbourne, Australia. Son of Francis and Edna (Williams) Phipps.
Phipps, Edward James was born on July 6, 1942 in Melbourne, Australia. Son of Francis and Edna (Williams) Phipps.
Bachelor in Civil Engineering, University Melbourne, 1965. Master of Business Administration, University Melbourne, 1973.
Assistant secretary land programs, Commonwealth Department Environmental Housing & Cmty. Development, Adelaide, Australia, 1973-1976; general manager, South Australian Land Commission, Adelaide, 1976-1980; director general, South Australian Department Environmental & Planning, Adelaide, 1980-1985; chief executive, South Australian Department Marine & Harbors, Adelaide, 1986-1991; general manager, Electricity Trust South Australia, Adelaide, 1993; Chief Executive Officer, South Australian Water Corporation, Adelaide, since 1991.
Fellow Institution Engineers, Institute Public Administration.
Married Margaret Rose Bunney, December 19, 1966. Children: Simon, Matthew.