AtkinsRéalis has appointed Ian Dyck as its Global Market Lead for Water, a newly announced leadership role aimed at supporting the company's growth in the water sector and strengthening how it delivers complex water programmes.
The appointment comes as governments and utilities increase investment in water infrastructure in response to growing concerns over water security, environmental impacts and resilience.
According to AtkinsRéalis, the new role will focus on expanding the reach of its water capabilities and developing partnerships and delivery models to support large-scale infrastructure programmes. The company said its expertise in the sector includes strategic planning and advisory services, design and engineering, programme and project management, and long-term asset performance and optimisation.
The appointment comes as governments and utilities increase investment in water infrastructure in response to growing concerns over water security, environmental impacts and resilience
AtkinsRéalis' global water portfolio includes wastewater and capital investment programmes in North America, flood resilience and water management projects in the United States and Australia, and the Thames Tideway Tunnel sewer project in the United Kingdom.
Kate Kenny, Chief Growth Officer at AtkinsRéalis, said water is one of the company's key growth markets, with increasing demand driven by investment in ageing infrastructure, water quality improvements, digital technologies and resilience. She said Dyck will help bring together the company's global expertise to support clients delivering complex infrastructure programmes and strengthen long-term client relationships.
Dyck joins AtkinsRéalis from AECOM, where he led the company's Canadian water business for the past seven years. Based in Calgary, he began his career in engineering design before moving into senior leadership roles at Matrix Solutions and Worley Parsons. His experience includes work on major water and infrastructure programmes.
