GHD appoints new Global Market Leader

30 June 2010

One of the world’s leading engineering, architectural and environmental consulting firms, GHD has recently announced the appointment of a new Global Market Leader for the Water sector.


Chris Hertle, a Chemical Engineer with more than 25 years’ experience, will develop and strengthen the firm’s client and stakeholder relationships within the global water industry.  Enhancing GHD’s offering in the industrial water and waste management areas will be a key focus for Chris as he concentrates on leveraging GHD’s global network to share water insight from around the world.

Having joined GHD more than 16 years ago, Chris is an active member of GHD’s Technical Services Advisory Group and also played a key role in helping roll out GHD’s Innovation program in 2008.

Chris aims to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions to clients and leverage these outcomes to grow the firm. He has been involved in numerous municipal and industrial water projects involving advanced treatment for energy recovery and water recycling. Chris was involved in the introduction of membrane bioreactors into Australia.

Chris has presented many papers at national and international forums and is currently a member of the Water Project Group for the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. In securing his position as Global Market Leader, Chris has successfully demonstrated a practical approach to project solutions, and a strong client relationship focus with stakeholders in water utilities, industry and research organisations throughout the world.

For more information please contact Kane Dowsett

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