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"In times of constant change, strong leadership is more important than ever. This is why Septech was able to combat the challenges faced in this economic climate", David Heffernan, GCEO Septech Holdings.

David Heffernan | Group Chief Executive Officer - Septech

David Heffernan is the Co-founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of Septech Holdings Limited. David completed his studies in Melbourne, Australia, securing qualification with the highest level of accreditation in both building studies and business management. In addition, he is an Alumni graduate at the prestigious London Business School.With over 3 decades of global business and operational experience across diverse arrays of industries: including, but not limited to water, wastewater, infrastructure manufacturing, engineering and construction and property development. Septech Group is widely recognised as a pioneer of water and water related infrastructure with over 10 offices, including 3 regional hubs in Australia, Indonesia, Mexico, Spain, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. Mr. Heffernan has contributed his experience of investing and developing commercial, residential and prestigious marina waterfront development properties and led the group's investment strategy, resulting in some of the most notable developments across the Middle East and Australia over the last decades.

David holds Director positions for all the Groups’ operating subsidiaries and investment companies in Australia, Europe, Indonesia, across the Middle East and Mexico, as well as the position of chairman for Heffernan Investments Inc. In 2008, David was awarded ‘Australian Business Man of the Year’ from the Australian Business Council and led the company to its ‘Engineering Company of the Year’ award in 2010 and more recently the company has also won the GCC Oil and Gas project of the year in 2015. As a dedicated member of the Young Presidents Organization for over 18 years in both UAE and Australia, David actively contributes to the development of international business practices, standards and emerging talent through the YPO Mentoring programme.

Sharon Bartlett | Group Chief Operating Officer - Septech

Sharon Bartlett holds dual degrees in Marketing and Psychology earned with Honors at Chisholm Institute of Technology. In 1997, she co-founded and launched Septech. For the past 18 years, Bartlett has been responsible for the diversification of the company’s portfolio which today, caters to four submarkets: water, wastewater, marina and precast infrastructure. Bartlett has steered the company towards partnering with the leaders of international business. Committed to the growth of the economy and industry of the Middle East, Bartlett is an active member of the Young Presidents Organization Emirates Chapter.

Ashruf Kamel | General Manager - New Water Corporation - MENA

Ashruf Kamel holds a double degree with honors in both economics and management in Australia. He is internationally experienced in the generation, setup and establishment of utilities infrastructure companies. Ashruf moved to the Middle East nine years ago to launch a multinational manufacturing company which in June 2006 was bought out by Septech. Acquired as part of the sale, Ashruf moved into the company and today serves as General Manager for NWC MENA. Ashruf is responsible for Septech’s strategic growth throughout the MENASA region including regional management, corporate governance and transparency.