Commitment to innovation in water technology
14-02-2022
Royal HaskoningDHV continues to drive innovation in water treatment and has extended its leadership. João Tiago de Almeida is promoted to Business Unit Director Water Technology Products which includes the company’s Nereda® technology, René Noppeney is appointed as Commercial Director Bioresources.
Royal HaskoningDHV continues to drive innovation in water treatment and has extended its leadership. João Tiago de Almeida is promoted to Business Unit Director Water Technology Products which includes the company’s Nereda® technology, René Noppeney is appointed as Commercial Director Bioresources.
João Tiago de Almeida has extensive experience leading the operations side of Royal HaskoningDHV’s award-winning Nereda technology. Almost 100 Nereda plants have been commissioned, with more than 50 already in operation in over 20 countries across six continents. In stepping up to Business unit Director Water Technology Products, João takes on the challenge of consolidating and driving forward the impressive growth that Nereda has enjoyed over the last ten years – and translating this success to the other water technology products in Royal HaskoningDHV’s portfolio.
Additionally, bioresources is a highly exciting area which will enjoy significant growth in the water industry over the coming years. Royal HaskoningDHV already offers several major innovations including award-winning products such as Kaumera and Eyphra® which are set to have significant impact as the industry seeks to improve water and resource circularity. With the appointment of René Noppeney to this new role, Royal HaskoningDHV has confirmed its commitment to maximising the potential of these market-leading innovations.
Niels Schallenberg, Global Director Water, Maritime and Digital, said of the appointments: “There is massive potential for some very exciting innovations in the field of bioresources and I have absolute confidence that René’s passion and leadership make him the right person to keep us at the forefront of these developments.
“At the same time, our water technology products are already seen as market leaders around the world. Leading Nereda’s operations for the last seven years, João is extremely well placed to take these products forward into their next chapter.”
René said: “As industry, governments and the public all demand better use and reuse of precious natural resources, the sector is on course for a period of rapid growth and innovation. Royal HaskoningDHV has long been committed to enhancing society.
João Tiago de Almeida has extensive experience leading the operations side of Royal HaskoningDHV’s award-winning Nereda technology. Almost 100 Nereda plants have been commissioned, with more than 50 already in operation in over 20 countries across six continents. In stepping up to Business unit Director Water Technology Products, João takes on the challenge of consolidating and driving forward the impressive growth that Nereda has enjoyed over the last ten years – and translating this success to the other water technology products in Royal HaskoningDHV’s portfolio.
Additionally, bioresources is a highly exciting area which will enjoy significant growth in the water industry over the coming years. Royal HaskoningDHV already offers several major innovations including award-winning products such as Kaumera and Eyphra® which are set to have significant impact as the industry seeks to improve water and resource circularity. With the appointment of René Noppeney to this new role, Royal HaskoningDHV has confirmed its commitment to maximising the potential of these market-leading innovations.
Niels Schallenberg, Global Director Water, Maritime and Digital, said of the appointments: “There is massive potential for some very exciting innovations in the field of bioresources and I have absolute confidence that René’s passion and leadership make him the right person to keep us at the forefront of these developments.
“At the same time, our water technology products are already seen as market leaders around the world. Leading Nereda’s operations for the last seven years, João is extremely well placed to take these products forward into their next chapter.”
René said: “As industry, governments and the public all demand better use and reuse of precious natural resources, the sector is on course for a period of rapid growth and innovation. Royal HaskoningDHV has long been committed to enhancing society.
Leading in the innovation and operational delivery of bioresource technology will play a key role in helping us to meet this ambition.
“We are already making great progress with our Kaumera and Eyphra technologies which offer improved recovery of bioresources such as biogas or other organic materials. I am looking forward to building on this strong start and to helping Royal HaskoningDHV identify and maximise the potential of bioresources.”
João Tiago de Almeida has over 20 years’ experience in the water industry and has been part of the Water Technology Products team for the last seven.
Speaking of his new role, João said: “Nereda is already an incredibly successful technology that has helped deliver cleaner wastewater around the world. Despite this success, there is still huge potential for Nereda to expand in many markets. Our network of Nereda partners has been essential to our success so far and I look forward to forging new relationships, consolidating existing ones, and working together to improve wastewater treatment quality and efficiency.”
João Tiago de Almeida has over 20 years’ experience in the water industry and has been part of the Water Technology Products team for the last seven.
Speaking of his new role, João said: “Nereda is already an incredibly successful technology that has helped deliver cleaner wastewater around the world. Despite this success, there is still huge potential for Nereda to expand in many markets. Our network of Nereda partners has been essential to our success so far and I look forward to forging new relationships, consolidating existing ones, and working together to improve wastewater treatment quality and efficiency.”
Our track record with Nereda has demonstrated our ability to develop products from a promising innovation to an operational success.
“The experience we’ve gained will allow us increase the pace of roll out of other products, such as Ephyra.
René has contributed so much to the success of Nereda, inspiring our team and growing our network. I wish him well as he shifts his focus to the exciting potential of the bioresources sector.”
René has contributed so much to the success of Nereda, inspiring our team and growing our network. I wish him well as he shifts his focus to the exciting potential of the bioresources sector.”
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