LONDON, August 16th 2022 — The Smart Water Networks Forum (SWAN) is pleased to welcome two, new Council Members: Andy Smith, Smart Water Strategy Manager at Anglian Water and Eric Bindler, Senior Research Director at Bluefield Research. Joining as the new, SWAN Americas Alliance Chair is Michael Karl, National Optimisation Services Leader at Brown and Caldwell.
Andy Smith is an enigmatic leader with a focus on people and a passion for cross-sector collaboration and innovation, he excels in disruptive thinking to drive digital transformation across the sector. Andy previously led the SWAN European Utility Alliance and chaired the SWAN Digital Twin “Outcomes and Applications” Subgroup.
– Andy Smith, Smart Water Strategy Manager, Water Business Stream at Anglian WaterI am honoured to be taking up a position on the SWAN Council. The acceleration in adoption of smart technologies is essential to transform the water sector in readiness to meet the evolving challenges posed by climate change and population growth.
Eric Bindler previously led the SWAN Americas Research Group. He is a well-versed researcher specialising in digital water technology, company strategy, water finance, and climate policy.
– Eric Bindler, Senior Research Director at Bluefield ResearchIn my experience, there is no organisation that does more than SWAN to advance the smart water sector globally. I look forward to working with SWAN’s talented leadership, passionate members, and dedicated staff to continue to expand SWAN’s influence and reach.
Michael Karl previously served as the Co-Chair of the SWAN Digital Twin “Holistic Architecture” Subgroup, where he was instrumental in creating the Digital Twin Readiness Guide, released at the SWAN 12th Annual Conference in May 2022. As the new SWAN Americas Chair, Michael will collaborate with diverse SWAN Members to accelerate smart water adoption in the region.
– Michael Karl, National Optimisation Services Leader at Brown and CaldwellI’m thrilled to serve the industry as SWAN Americas Chairman. Together, we will help shape smart water across the region.
SWAN looks forward to incorporating Andy, Eric, and Michael’s innovative thinking into SWAN’s leadership team as we continue to build a smart water future.
