Grundfos recently appointed Hamed Heyhat as executive vice president and divisional CEO of its water utility division.
Hamed is committed to guiding the Heyhat is committed to guiding the division towards innovative solutions that improve water and energy efficiency, ensuring resilience against climate change for communities worldwide.
Heyhat will lead Grundfos’ efforts to enhance global water access and support sustainable aquifer management, while driving the digital transformation within the water utility division.
Collaborating with teams in Brookshire, Texas, and across the global Grundfos business, Heyhat will create a sustainable water future. The division aims to meet the growing demand for clean, safe water by transforming water cycle management, from drinking water to wastewater, for communities and irrigation.
Heyhat brings more than 20 years of experience from the wider utilities industry, gained at global companies including Alstom, General Electric Company, and most recently Honeywell. Heyhat joins Grundfos from his role as president of the smart energy business within Honeywell.
CEO of Grundfos Poul Due Jensen stated in a press release that Heyhat brings deep industry knowledge to the company with many years of leadership and a proven track record.
Heyhat said in the press release that “like Grundfos, I am passionate about making water a resource for everyone and so I’m excited by the prospect of joining Grundofs and the water utility division. As part of our global team, I look forward to advancing the development in this vital area, making an impact globally with sustainability and digitalization as key levers.”
Heyhat will focus on driving profitability and reinvesting in the workforce and the communities they serve.