GHD appoints new Market Leader – Water in Australia

Leading employee-owned professional services company, GHD, has appointed Rod Naylor as its new Market Leader – Water in Australia.

Rod brings more than 30 years’ experience in the local and international water and environmental markets, having worked in a number roles across Australia, New Zealand, the UK and the USA, and will commence with GHD in November.

Most recently, Rod has held national and global leadership roles spanning capital project business cases though to construction, alliance project governance and utility performance improvement programs.

In addition to his vast experience, Rod is a Chartered Engineer with the Engineering Council UK and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and is actively involved with the Australian Water Association, Water Services Association of Australia and Infrastructure Partnerships Australia.

“I am thrilled to be joining GHD, and I look forward to the opportunity to work with a market leading team to provide tailored solutions for existing clients, while developing relationships with new partners across the Australian water sector,” says Rod.

Sonia Adams, Market Development Leader – Australia, says, “I’m delighted to welcome Rod to our team. With his wide range of technical and business development experience, I’m confident Rod will play a key role in extending GHD’s focus on client service in the water industry. Rod will also work with our other sector leaders to respond to demand for innovative solutions around water management in mining and water security in the agriculture sector.”

With approximately 4000 people in Australia, as part of a global connected network of 10,000 people, GHD has been at the forefront of the water industry for the past 90 years, addressing every element of the water cycle - from catchment to tap - for urban, rural and industrial applications.

The company has developed unique strengths in desalination, advanced nutrient removal including membrane bioreactors, and Integrated Water Management, including recycled water.