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Hydro Tasmania Chair Richard Bolt has revealed that CEO Ian Brooksbank...
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Birgitte Ringstad Vartdal named President and CEO of Statkraft
The board of Statkraft has appointed Birgitte Ringstad Vartdal as the company's new President and CEO. Vartdal, currently serving as the Executive Vice President Nordics at...
Kleinschmidt Associates appoints Nick Ciomei as Engineering Technical Director and Alison Jakupca as Principal Consultant
Engineering, regulatory, and environmental consulting firm Kleinschmidt Associates has announced the appointment of Nick Ciomei, P.E., to position of Engineering Technical Director....
Aled Hughes joins Kleinschmidt Associates
Kleinschmidt Associates, an engineering, regulatory, and environmental consulting firm, has welcomed Aled Hughes, P.E., as its new Principal Consultant. With over 32 years of...
SMEC’s Logashri Sewnarain elected to CESA Board
Logashri Sewnarain, the Chief Executive Officer of SMEC South Africa, has been appointed as a board member of Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA).
Lynn St-Laurent shares insights on sustainability and collaboration in IHA’s Voices of Hydropower series
In the ongoing "Voices of Hydro" series published by the International Hydropower Association, industry leaders offer perspectives on the opportunities and challenges within...
Voith Hydro expands Board of Management with key appointment
Voith Hydro has announced it is set to welcome Andreas Wellmann to its Board of Management, effective March 1, 2024, with responsibility for the Projects business.
HDR announces John Henderson as New CEO
Employee-owned architecture and engineering firm HDR has officially appointed John Henderson as its new Chief Executive Officer.
MyHydro welcomes Michael J. Spolum as new CEO
MyHydro, an Independent Power Producer (IPP) based in New York, dedicated to developing, financing, building, and operating zero-emission hydropower plants, has announced the...
Ralph Nelson joins Kleinschmidt Associates as Senior Engineering Consultant
Kleinschmidt Associates has announced the appointment of Ralph Nelson, P.E., as the company’s new Senior Engineering Consultant.
GE Vernova unveils key leadership updates in anticipation of 2024 Spin-Off
GE has announced that GE Vernova has made two updates to its leadership team, reinforcing the company's trajectory toward a planned spin-off in the early months of 2024. This...
Russ Sanford takes seat on Hydro Foundation Board of Directors
Kleinschmidt Associates has announced the election of Russ Sanford, Chief Growth Officer, to the Board of Directors of the Hydropower Foundation (HF) for the year 2024. The...
IDACORP and Idaho Power announce Amy Shaw as new Vice President
IDACORP, Inc. and Idaho Power has announced that Amy Shaw has been named Vice President of Finance, Compliance, and Risk, effective January 1. Shaw currently serves as the Director...
SMEC appoints senior hires for new UK headquarters
Global infrastructure engineering firm SMEC has appointed two key senior hires to drive its UK Water, Dams and Hydropower division in London. Brian Darling joins as Chief...
World Bank report urges gender equality breakthrough in hydropower sector
A groundbreaking report released by the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) of the World Bank highlights the urgent need for addressing gender equality within...
Statkraft CEO Christian Rynning-Tønnesen announces departure after 14-year stint
After nearly 14 years at the helm, Statkraft AS CEO Christian Rynning-Tønnesen has officially communicated his intention to step down. The announcement was made during a meeting with...
Peruvian hydraulic engineering expert, Cesar Adolfo Alvarado Ancieta, wins 2023 IHE Delft Alumni Award
Cesar Adolfo Alvarado Ancieta, a distinguished hydraulic engineering expert hailing from Peru, has been named the recipient of the coveted 2023 IHE Delft Alumni Award. The...
New hydro-themed comic book aims to spotlight hydropower's hidden world
In an effort to shed light on the often-overlooked world of hydropower, a new hydro-themed edition of the Spark Squad Comic Book series has been unveiled. This unique initiative, led...
Montanhydraulik welcomes new CEO Jens Ennen as Dr Ralf Becker retires
Montanhydraulik GmbH is undergoing a significant change in its leadership team. Effective September 1, 2023, Jens Ennen has assumed the role of Chairman of the Executive Board...
IHA announces results of 2023 board elections
The members of the International Hydropower Association (IHA) have elected the 18 leaders for the 2023-25 term of its Board. The new Board will shape and direct IHA’s work over the...