Aquatech convenes Strategic Board to guide brand strategy and future role in water
Aquatech Global has convened a Strategic Board to provide independent advice and practical consultancy on the future of the Aquatech brand—and the role it can play in accelerating solutions across the water technology ecosystem. The Board unites leading voices from utilities, industry, finance, consulting and research to help ensure Aquatech’s platform reflects the market’s most urgent needs and opportunities.
Why this matters
Aquatech is asking this Board to:
- Advise on global strategy that aligns with regional priorities across Europe, the Americas and Asia.
- Pressure‑test and challenge new ideas so Aquatech remains a trusted, neutral convener for the sector.
- Surface emerging trends—from digitalisation and climate resilience to industrial water reuse and finance—so they are effectively addressed across the Aquatech portfolio.
- Guide market development, including new geographies and year‑round initiatives that extend value beyond live events.
Who’s involved
- Alexis de Kerchove, Senior Director Client Sustainability, Xylem
- Dragan Savic, Global Advisor, KWR Water Research Institute
- Geoff Gage, Senior Partner, Roland Berger
- Karyn Georges, Managing Director, Isle UK
- Lourens Meijer, Global Water Stewardship Manager, Unilever
- Margot D’Ancona-Roesink, Head of Rabo Water, Rabobank
- Martien Beek, Strategic Policy Coordinator Knowledge, Innovation & Export, Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management
- Menno Holterman, CEO, Nijhuis Saur Industries
- Nerea Uri Carreno, Founder, N118 Water Consulting
- Ralf Bufler, CEO Europe, CDM Smith
- Wim Drossaert, CEO, Dunea NV
From Aquatech this includes Daan Burghouts, Director Aquatech Global, Gerben Hardeman, Exhibition Manager – Aquatech Amsterdam & Mexico, Tom Freyberg, Director – Strategic Partnerships & Content, Aquatech Global and Annelie Koomen, Brand Marketing Strategist, Aquatech Global.
Working cadence
The Board recently convened in Amsterdam to align on priorities. Ongoing consultations will continue at regular intervals to inform Aquatech’s strategy and programming.
