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SWAN 10th Annual Conference - Featured Speakers
Keynote Speakers
Peter Simpson - Chief Executive, Anglian Water Group
Peter has been Chief Executive of Anglian Water Group since
October 2013 and was previously Managing Director of Anglian
Water from January 2010, and Chief Operating Officer from 2004.
He was Chairman of Water UK from April 2012-October 2013 and is
a Past President of the Institute of Water. Peter is a member of
Prince of Wales Corporate Leaders Group, run by the University of
Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership. This influences at
a national, EU and global level to reduce carbon emissions, and to
champion resource efficiency in water, energy and other natural
resources. Peter also works with Business in the Community as
Chair of the Water Taskforce and has recently joined the Board of
Trustees of WaterAid. Peter is a Chartered Water and
Environmental Manager, a Chartered Scientist and Chartered
Environmentalist. In 2016 he was made an Honorary Fellow of the
Society of the Environment and an Honorary Fellow of the
Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management, as
well as Companion of the Chartered Management Institute. He
holds an MBA from Warwick Business School.
Megan Glover - Co-Founder and CEO, 120WaterAudit
Megan Glover is the Co-Founder and CEO of 120WaterAudit, a
software and point of use company that provides solutions to
Government Agencies, Public Water Systems and School Districts
to manage their lead in drinking water programs. A data and
software veteran, prior to founding 120WaterAudit she spent
nearly 15 years as an executive building and scaling various
software as a service products in the midwest. With a passion and
knowledge base for utilizing modern software technology to solve
problems, 120WaterAudit provides modern software and tools
necessary to solve some of our most complex drinking water
challenges.
Bruce Chalmers - Vice President – People & Places Solutions, Europe
Bruce Chalmers has been 27 years with Jacobs during which time
his career has spanned a wider range of Jacobs markets including
Environmental, Water, Ports, Highways, Flood Management and
Major Projects & Programmes while also finding some time to work
overseas in Malaysia. In recent years he has fulfilled several senior
Operational and Sales Leadership positions before taking on his
current role as Vice President for the new Water and Environment
operating unit within Jacobs People & Places Solutions line of
business in Europe.
As such he is accountable for business performance, growth and
leadership of the 2500 talented professionals from a wide range of
technical disciplines from environmental, catchment management,
water, energy, maritime, tunnelling and ground engineering. He
combines this operational leadership with Executive Sponsorship of
several key client relationships including the Environment Agency,
Esso, United Utilities and South East Water.
Bruce is passionate about teamwork, collaboration and
accountability. He has a keen eye for sales and growth and sees one
of the most enjoyable aspects of his role connecting clients with
solutions from across the sectors and geographies. He believes that
the platform, need and the opportunity exists right now for a
step-change in how we manage our assets and work collaboratively
to break down barriers to deliver better environmental outcomes.
Amitabh Kant - CEO – National Institution for the Transformation of India (NITI Aayog)
Amitabh Kant is presently CEO of National Institution for Transforming
India (NITI Aayog). He is a member of the Indian Administrative
Service, IAS (Kerala Cadre: 1980 batch). He is the author of Branding
India-An Incredible Story and has edited “The Path Ahead-
Transformative Ideas for India”. Kant has been a key driver of the
“Make in India”, Startup India, “Incredible India” and God’s Own
Country” initiatives that positioned India and Kerala State as leading
manufacturing and tourism destinations. These campaigns have won
several international awards and embraced a host of activities –
infrastructure development, product enhancement, private-public
partnership and positioning and branding based on extensive market
research.
Amitabh Kant has been the Chairman & CEO of the Delhi Mumbai
Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (DMICDC). The Delhi
Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) is being developed by the
Government of India as a global manufacturing and investment
destination supported by world class infrastructure and enabling
policy framework. The DMIC project is aimed at the development of
futuristic, smart industrial cities in India which will converge and
integrate next generation technologies across sectors. The DMIC
cities will address not merely the urbanization requirements of India,
but with manufacturing as the main economic base, will also
contribute significantly to the economic growth of India.
In his capacity as Secretary (Department of Industrial Policy and
Promotion) Govt. of India, he vigorously drove the Ease of Doing
Business initiative and ranking of States on outcome parameters.
These initiatives have led to India making a quantum jump in the
World Bank’s Ease of Doing Index and enabled Indian States to
compete in the spirit of competitive federalism. He is the Chairman of
the Committee to implement Digital Payment in India.
Mr. Kant has been the recipient of Economic Times Policy Change
Agent of the Year Award, the Bloomberg TV Personality of the year
Award, the NDTV Administrator of the year Award and the
Distinguished Fellowship of the Institute of Directors. He is the
recipient of One Globe Award-2016 for leadership in Transforming
Governance for the 21st Century. He is also the recipient of Sir
Edmund Hillary Fellowship awarded by the Prime Minister of New
Zealand. He is a Member of the Steering Board of “Shaping the Future
of Production Systems” of the World Economic Forum. He is also the
recipient of Golden Peacock Award for Leadership in Economic
Transformation-2017.
Amitabh Kant has worked as CEO, Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor
Corporation, CMD – ITDC, Joint Secretary – Ministry of Tourism,
Government of India, Secretary – Tourism, Government of Kerala,
Managing Director, Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation,
District Collector, Kozikhode and Managing Director, Matsyafed.
During his tenure in Kerala he structured the Calicut Airport as a
private sector project based on User’s Free and developed the BSES
Power Project and Mattanchery Bridge under Private Public
Partnership. He was also responsible for introducing new technology
(fiberglass crafts and outboard motor) in the fisheries sector and
launching beach level auctions which substantially enhanced returns
to traditional fishermen.
Amitabh Kant did his schooling from Modern School, Delhi, graduation
in Economics (Hons) from St. Stephens, Delhi University and M.A from
Jawaharlal Nehru University. He is a Chevening Scholar. He has also
undertaken a mid-term course with John F. Kennedy School of
Government, Harvard University and Indian Institute of Management
(IIM), Ahmadabad.
Featured Speakers
João Faria Feliciano - Chief Executive Officer, AGS
João has been working in the water sector for over 20 years, with
experience in several roles (from technical to management
positions, both in Portugal and abroad). As of 2014, Joao serves as
AGS’s Chief Executive Officer and manages AGS
operations/services in Europe, Brazil and Chile. Joao holds a PhD in
civil engineering focusing on strategic infrastructures and asset
management in urban water services, as well as an MBA and a
degree in hydraulics and water resources related areas.
Jennifer Rebeiro - Chief Information Officer, City West Water & SWAN Council Member
Jennifer Rebeiro is the Chief Information Officer at City West
Water. Jennifer has led teams across a wide range of industries
and functions, challenging and transforming each one to respond
to the evolving business environment and changing community
expectations.
She has managed a number of operations and projects ranging
across a wide set of industries, from Banking and Finance,
Transport, Manufacturing, Property Services, Telecommunications
and Government.
She has over 20 years across diverse industries where she has
gained excellence in transformation, project management and
change management.
Jennifer has a Master of Information Technology Management,
Master of Business Administration, a Bachelor of Business, is a
Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company
Directors, and has a range of ICT and project management industry
accreditations.
Jennifer’s core strengths are her people focus, business mindset,
and having the courage to bring bold ideas to life through
determination, influence, cross-organisational collaboration and
hard work. Continually learning from her own successes and
challenges and those of her team’s and with over 10 years’
experience in the public sector, Jennifer demonstrates her
unwavering commitment to living the values of the public sector
every day.
Martine Watson - Network Operations Manager, Unitywater
Martine has been with Unitywater for 4 years. She leads the
Network Operations branch of Unitywater, a water and sewerage
utility in a fast-growing region of South-East Queensland,
Australia. Martine unites teams of people representing the 24/7
Control Room, Network Engineering, Operational Technology,
and Works Planning to make this happen. Martine has extensive
experience across both the water and energy sectors and a
passion for the advances in technology. She leads the SWAN
Asia-Pacific Partnerships Group, which aims to accelerate smart
water and wastewater development in the APAC region. Martine
has qualifications in Electrical Engineering and a Graduate
Diploma in Business and has previously held roles at BHP Billiton,
Cairns Water, Queensland Urban Utilities and Powerlink.
Frederico Fernandes - Chief Executive, Águas do Porto
Frederico Fernandes is the CEO of the municipal company
responsible for the management of urban water cycles in the city
of Porto. His main corporate functions include strategic planning,
project sponsoring, performance indicators monitoring, IT and
innovation management, global budgeting and financial
oversight, and institutional relationships. Previously, he was a
member of the Executive Board, and prior to that, he worked in
construction and retail companies. Frederico obtained a Master
of Business Administration (MBA) in Porto Business School and
has a Master`s degree in Civil Engineering in Faculty of
Engineering of the University of Porto.
Mark Gobbie - General Manager Asset Operations & Delivery, South Australian Water Corp
Mark has almost 40 years’ experience as a professional engineer
and General Manager in infrastructure delivery, with specialist
expertise in water and wastewater. In his substantive role with
the Corporation, Mark makes sure the organisations services
meet the needs of our more than 1.7 million customers’ in the
most efficient way. His teams look after asset management, bulk
water and wastewater operations, capital works, Laboratory
Services and River Murray Operations.
Prior to joining SA Water, Mark was employed with Kellogg,
Brown and Root (KBR), most recently as its Vice President Water
in the Companies Infrastructure Business Unit. Mark has been
involved in major projects and operated businesses in the water,
transport, minerals, oil and gas, environment and building areas
throughout Australia, SE Asia, Middle East, UK, and USA.
Eva Martinez Diaz - Smart Services Manager, Aqualia
Eva is responsible for Smart Services in the Innovation Department
at Aqualia. This involves technical and economical assessment of
state-of-the-art technologies in the water sector, and
implementing, evaluating and optimizing them through R&D
projects related to water, environment and sustainability in which
ICT technologies play a leading role. Eva developed her career
within the industrial sector, mainly across international
environments. She accumulated 15 years of experience in strategy
development, project management, and leading business with
public and private entities. Eva earned an Agricultural Engineering
Degree from the Polytechnic University of Valencia (Spain), holds a
BSc (Hons) in Environment Sciences at Coventry University (UK),
and an MSc in Integrated Environmental Management at
Nottingham Trent University (UK).
Dukessa Blackburn-Huettner - Head of Lifecycle Management, Auckland Council
Leading the Lifecycle Management group for Auckland Council’s
Healthy Waters, Dukessa is the asset owner and manager
responsible for planning, operating and maintaining Auckland’s
Stormwater Network and Small Water and Wastewater Systems.
Stormwater conveyance, flood, drought, and community water
supply management, while achieving water quality and
environmental improvements, in a high growth region with a
changing climate, presents a diversity of challenges and
opportunities to implement new and emerging smart water
solutions. Being a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) and
Fellow of Engineering NZ, she has over 20yrs experience leading
planning, development, operation and management of mainly
three waters infrastructure, initially through consulting both in
New Zealand and Europe, and then local government. Dukessa is
always driving innovation, continuous improvement and
technical excellence to increase efficiencies in managing water
assets and deliver community outcomes. Dukessa is and has been
involved in many industry bodies having just completed six years
on the board of WaterNZ the final two as chair, is on the NAMS
and WaterNZ technical committee.
Waseem Khan - Senior Engineer, PUB
Waseem Khan is a Senior Engineer within PUB, Singapore’s
National Water Agency. He leads the Leak Detection Unit in the
Water Supply Network (WSN) Department. He oversees a team
responsible for detecting leaks throughout Singapore ensuring that
any disruption to the water supply is kept to a minimum. Water is
a precious resource in Singapore which needs to be managed
effectively and so Waseem is always looking for new technologies
in asset management.
Graduating from the National University of Singapore with a
Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Science in Mechanical
Engineering, Waseem has over 5 years of leak detection, condition
assessment, and asset management experience. His experience in
leak detection has brought him around the world, working with
water utilities in various situations and conditions. His notable
achievements include installing and commissioning a permanent
monitoring system throughout Singapore to monitor large
diameter water mains.
Dr. Mark Fletcher - Global Water Leader, Arup
Mark currently leads the Global Water Business in Arup. He was made
an Arup Fellow in 2017. He was also made an Honorary Fellow of the
Society for the Environment in June 2018 and a Fellow of the Royal
Academy of Engineering in 2019.
He is currently working with the Rockefeller Foundation on Water
Resilience Assessment of Cities with the support of the 100 Resilient
Cities, World Bank, and OECD. These include Cape Town, Mexico City,
Greater Miami, Amman, Rotterdam, Hull, Thessaloniki, and Greater
Manchester. He is Faculty Leader and Senior Lecturer for the Arup
University - MIT Sloan Business School Masters course on ‘Resilience
of Urban Systems’ (programmed from 2017-2020). He was also
Chairman of the River Mersey Task Force.
He received an Honorary Doctorate (DEng) in 2015 for his work on
sustainable water management from Bradford University, the highest
honour they can confer. He was Honorary Visiting Professor to
Bradford University in Engineering Design for Sustainable
Development from 2009 – 2012 and Royal Academy of Engineering
Visiting Professor in Engineering Design for Sustainable Development
to Bradford University from 2003 – 2009.
He was Project Director for the Bradford City Park, one of the largest
urban water regeneration projects in the UK and winner of the BCIA
Regeneration Project of the Year 2012.
He has extensive experience working with regulators, local authorities,
water companies, environmental agencies and has advised at a
regional, national and trans-national level. He has a particular interest
in urban water resilience, engineering geology of dams and
sustainable flood risk management, surface water management and
green infrastructure. He has worked across the water cycle and
around the world for over 30 years.
He is on the Organising Committee for Singapore International Water
Week and has recently given keynotes including most recently at
Interflood Asia 2019 in Singapore, Stormwater Poland 2019 in Gdansk,
Stockholm World Water Week in 2018, Singapore International Water
Week in 2018, The Resilience Shift Global Knowledge Exchange in
London, 2018, the United Nations Disaster Risk Recovery Conference
in Rome 2018, the Asia Development Bank Resilience Conference in
Manila in 2018, the International Conference on Water Sensitive
Urban Design in Perth in 2018, The World Water Congress in Tokyo,
2018 and COP21, COP22 and COP23.
He is a Chartered Civil Engineer, Chartered Scientist, Chartered
Environmentalist, Chartered Geologist and Chartered Water and
Environmental Manager. He is also the Chairman of the Water
Industry Forum, on the Leadership Council of the UK Water
Partnership and was recently appointed as a Board Director with
British Water.
Jennifer Sara - Global Director, Water Practice, World Bank Group
Jennifer Sara is the Global Director for the World Bank Group’s
Water Global Practice. Prior to taking on this position, Ms. Sara
served for four years as Director, overseeing operational delivery
in the Water Global Practice at the World Bank. She has over 30
years of experience working on global water issues, including
overseas assignments for the World Bank as Sector Manager for
Sustainable Development based in Hanoi, Vietnam (2010 – 2014);
Sector Leader in Brazil (2006 – 2010); and Water and Sanitation
Specialist in Bolivia (1990 – 1995).
Ms. Sara leads the Practice’s senior management team, which
drives policy direction, oversees a portfolio of $30 billion in
water-related investments, conducts analytical work, and
manages multi-donor trust funds and global partnerships. Under
her leadership, the Water Global Practice supports an integrated
approach to water security with a focus on sustaining water
resources, delivering services and building resilience. The Water
Global Practice team works across sectors to solve global water
challenges and provides tailored operational support and policy
advice to countries in response to specific needs and arising
challenges.
Ms. Sara holds an MSc in Environmental Management from the
University of London, Wye College, and a BSc in Environmental
Engineering from Brown University. She is Governor of the World
Water Council and serves on the International Council of the
American Water Works Association as well as the International
Advisory Committee of the World Wildlife Fund’s Healthy Rivers
for All Initiative.
Joone Lopez - General Manager, Moulton Niguel Water District
Joone Lopez is the General Manager of the Moulton Niguel
Water District, which provides water, wastewater, and recycled
water services to six cities in South Orange County. Before
joining Moulton Niguel, she served as the General Manager of
Calaveras County Water District located in Northern California.
Joone’s prior experience includes working for Apple Valley
Ranchos Water Company as its Assistant General Manager and
serving as the Deputy General Manager of Central Basin
Municipal Water District.
Joone is a Board Member for California WateReuse Association,
California Water Data Consortium, The Smart Water Networks
Forum Utility Advisory Group, Southern California Water
Coalition, South Orange County Wastewater Authority,
WaterNow Alliance, Water Environment Federation’s Diversity
and Inclusion Task Force, and UC Irvine Water Leadership Board.
She’s also a founding member of the California Data
Collaborative, a non-profit representing 21 million Californians,
focused on leveraging data and technology to enhance water
management policies statewide.
In her personal time, Joone serves as a Board Member for
Make-A-Wish Foundation’s Orange County & Inland Empire
Chapter, Tilly’s Life Center, and United Way Orange County
Leadership Council to End Homelessness.
Preceding her career in the water industry, Joone was a Police
Officer for the City of Pasadena, where she received the Silver
Medal of Courage for valour under fire. She holds a Master’s
Degree in Public Administration from the California State
University of Northridge and a Bachelor’s Degree in
Communications from the University of California San Diego.
Tom Hickmann - CEO, Tualatin Valley Water District
Tom Hickmann is a licensed professional engineer with more
than twenty years of experience in numerous areas of Civil
Engineering. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
from California State University Sacramento and an Executive
Masters in Public Administration from Portland State University.
Tom has fifteen years of experience in the management of
utilities and planning of infrastructure. He has brought new
technologies into the infrastructure planning process to better
integrate financial analysis and public engagement. He has
served as a Water Utility Manager, Water Technical Services
Manager, Assistant Public Works Director, City Engineer, Director
of Engineering and Infrastructure Planning, and is currently the
CEO of Tualatin Valley Water District.
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