November 19, 2025
Jeremy Adamson has been appointed the new chief executive of RDR Management Limited (RDRML).
Adamson, who has more than 25 years’ business and commercial experience, is currently strategy and engagement general manager at EA Networks – which owns and operates the region's electricity distribution network and an advanced fibre optic communications network.
He will take up the RDRML role in late January 2026.
“I’m really looking forward to contributing to the evolution of the RDR and the value it delivers to our region,” Adamson said.
“I have a passion for the Mid Canterbury community, local strategic asset ownership, and RDRML’s purpose of delivering water sustainably as an intergenerational asset.”
Described as the lifeblood of Mid Canterbury, the Rangitata Diversion Race (RDR) supports $612 million in the Canterbury economy each year according to a recent regional economic study.
The canal snakes 67km across the Ashburton District, delivering water to support three irrigation schemes in the Mid Canterbury, two hydropower stations (Montalto and Highbank), supply stockwater, and environmental enhancement.
Adamson said he was looking forward to helping guide the future of the Rangitata Diversion Race.
Current chief executive Tony McCormick will remain in the role until the end of the year to assist with the transition.The RDRML board thanked McCormick for his work leading major projects, including the construction of the RDR fish screen and extensive flood repair work, as well as strengthening relationships with stakeholders.
Jeremy Adamson has been appointed the new chief executive of RDR Management Limited (RDRML).
Adamson, who has more than 25 years’ business and commercial experience, is currently strategy and engagement general manager at EA Networks – which owns and operates the region's electricity distribution network and an advanced fibre optic communications network.
He will take up the RDRML role in late January 2026.
“I’m really looking forward to contributing to the evolution of the RDR and the value it delivers to our region,” Adamson said.
“I have a passion for the Mid Canterbury community, local strategic asset ownership, and RDRML’s purpose of delivering water sustainably as an intergenerational asset.”
Described as the lifeblood of Mid Canterbury, the Rangitata Diversion Race (RDR) supports $612 million in the Canterbury economy each year according to a recent regional economic study.
The canal snakes 67km across the Ashburton District, delivering water to support three irrigation schemes in the Mid Canterbury, two hydropower stations (Montalto and Highbank), supply stockwater, and environmental enhancement.
Adamson said he was looking forward to helping guide the future of the Rangitata Diversion Race.
Current chief executive Tony McCormick will remain in the role until the end of the year to assist with the transition.The RDRML board thanked McCormick for his work leading major projects, including the construction of the RDR fish screen and extensive flood repair work, as well as strengthening relationships with stakeholders.
