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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...
Former Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull appointed as President of IHA
Former Prime Minister of Australia, Malcolm Turnbull, has been named the new President of the International Hydropower Association (IHA), taking over the role from Roger Gill....
Dennis Barnes named as new CEO and MD of Snowy Hydro
Snowy Hydro has announced the appointment of Dennis Barnes as its new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, effective 1 February 2023.
Voith’s Stanley Kocon named to National Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee
Voith Hydro North America President and CEO, Stanley Kocon, has been named to the 2022-2024 Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee (REEEAC).
IHA CEO says COP27 hasn't gone far enough
Following the conclusion of COP27, CEO of the International Hydropower Association Eddie Rich issued a statement in which he said he was ‘disappointed with the outcome’.
New President and CEO for Voith Hydro
Dr Tobias Keitel has been announced as President & CEO of Voith Hydro and member of the Corporate Board of Management of the Voith Group, effective November 1, 2022. He succeeds...
Kate Gilmartin named new CEO of the British Hydropower Association
The British Hydropower Association (BHA) has announced the appointment of Kate Gilmartin as CEO.
Sophie Orme named commercial director for RheEnergise
RheEnergise, the UK company developing a new and advanced form of long-duration hydro-energy storage for worldwide application, has appointed Sophie Orme as Commercial Director.
Share your sustainable hydropower stories on Global Hydropower Day
The International Hydropower Association is encouraging people to share how sustainable hydropower has benefitted them or their community, with the association set to...
Beat Imboden appointed as new director of Grande Dixence SA
Grande Dixence SA has appointed Beat Imboden as new director of the company. From 1 August 2023, the 57-year-old engineer will succeed Amédée Kronig, who is retiring after 11 years at...
AFRY names Anne Kinnander as new CFO for Infrastructure
AFRY has announced that Anne Kinnander will take over as the new CFO of the Infrastructure division in September 2022.
Carolina Rinfret new President and CEO of WaterPower Canada
WaterPower Canada has appointed Carolina Rinfret as its new president and chief executive officer.
Mario Azar named as new Chairman and CEO at Black & Veatch
Mario Azar has been named as the new chairman and CEO of Black & Veatch, taking over from Steve Edwards who retires after 44 years of leading the global infrastructure firm.
Shanna M. Durham named USBR’s Engineer of the Year
Shanna M. Durham, P.E., a senior mechanical engineer in the US Bureau of Reclamation's Technical Service Center in Denver, Colorado, has been named as the Bureau's Engineer of the Year.
Electrical Engineer vacancies at Gilkes
Gilbert Gilkes & Gordon Ltd has opportunities available for a Lead Electrical Engineer and Electrical Engineer to join its well-established engineering organisation, based in the...
Richard Taylor recipient of 2021 IHA Mosonyi Award
The 2021 IHA Mosonyi Award for Excellence in Hydropower has been awarded to Richard Taylor, Director at RMT Renewables Ltd and former CEO of IHA.
IHA announces election results
The International Hydropower Association (IHA) has announced that 18 leaders from across the hydropower sector have been elected to its Board, with the new Board set to begin its...
