Shaping The Future Of Water Through Innovation – With Hanneke Van De Ven, Sector Director For Distribution At Brabant Water In The Netherlands The Executive Exchange podcast

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Shaping the Future of Water Through Innovation – with Hanneke van de Ven, Sector Director for Distribution at Brabant Water in the Netherlands

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In this episode of the Exec Exchange podcast, host Piers Clark interviews Hanneke van de Ven, the Sector Director for Distribution at Brabant Water in the Netherlands. Hanneke shares her career transition from consultancy to the drinking water sector and highlights the innovative projects Brabant Water is undertaking, particularly in asset management and non-invasive pipeline inspections. The conversation delves into the importance of innovation and agility in the water sector, the challenges posed by an aging workforce, and the successful implementation of technologies like KenWave for pipeline monitoring. The episode wraps up with Hanneke’s advice for her younger self, emphasizing curiosity and seizing opportunities.

00:00 Introductions

00:30 Hanneke's Background and Role

01:46 Overview of Brabant Water

02:23 The Need for Innovation in the Water Sector

04:16 KenWave Project and Non-Invasive Technology

06:17 Trial Process and Results

08:54 Importance of Innovation at Brabant Water

09:44 Final Thoughts and Advice

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