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GHD’s water business is positioned for growth with a stellar
new leadership team that extends from Australia to the
Americas.
Building on his international reputation, Nick
Apostilidis has a new role as Global Development Leader.
Strongly supported by US based General Manager Americas
Rich Wankmuller, and Global Technical Leader
Rip Copithorn, Nick’s focus is on further
development of GHD’s global water business. Both Rich and Rip are
recognised within the international water scene for their technical
leadership and industry contributions.
Chris Hertle continues as Global Market Sector
Leader. Passionate about delivering innovative, sustainable
solutions to clients, Chris is pleased to introduce four new senior
recruits with the credentials and experience needed to deliver
client centred, industry savvy water solutions:
Ross Young takes on the role of Business Leader
Water - Australia. Ross has held senior positions at Melbourne
Water and developed an intimate knowledge of the Australian water
industry in his former role as Executive Director at Water Services
Association of Australia.
Mike Williamson is Business Group Manager -
Water and Environment in Newcastle. Mike has a wealth of experience
in water and waste management, with strong commercial experience
drawn from his roles as Group General Manager at Veolia Environment
Services and the publicly listed Environment Group Limited.
Rob Saunders has taken the role of Business
Group Manager - Water in North Queensland. Rob is a water and
wastewater professional offering in depth knowledge of municipal
water infrastructure and operations through senior roles with
Townsville City Council and North Queensland Water.
Andrew Porter is Business Group Manager - Water
in Sydney. Coming from a demand management background, Andrew’s
focus is on leading a cohesive Sydney-based water group delivering
integrated water solutions to clients across the GHD network.
Mike Graver is now Business Group Manager Water
for Tasmania. Drawing on his considerable experience in strategic
infrastructure management and planning, Mike’s focus is on working
with clients on the long term commercial viability of water and
wastewater services within the state.
GHD’s technical depth is further strengthened by the recent
appointment of Thor Young, Service Line Leader
Wastewater Treatment and Recycling in Bowie Maryland,
Therese Flapper as Service Group Manager Water and
Environment in Canberra and John Ware as Service
Line Leader Irrigation based in Melbourne.
GHD is ranked 8th for sewer and waste in the latest ENR Top 10
International Design Firms by market.
For more information please contact Kane Dowsett