Dunes, Geopolitics, and Water Resilience with Wim Drossaert, CEO of Dunea at The Netherlands

In this episode of the Exec Exchange podcast, host Piers Clark speaks with Wim Drossaert, Chief Executive of Dunea in The Netherlands. They discuss Wim's career transition from consultancy to leading a water utility. The conversation covers topics such as water resilience, quality, and the geopolitical challenges impacting the water sector globally. Wim shares insights into Dunea's operations, including the use of river water and dunes for natural filtration, the complexities of managing water quality due to upstream pollution, and the growing necessity for alternative water sources. Additionally, they touch on the importance of regulatory bodies and infrastructure resilience in the face of climate change and geopolitical instability.00:00 Introduction to the Exec Exchange Podcast00:34 Meet Wim Drossaert: Career Journey and Background02:18 Dunea: Operations and Challenges03:50 Water Quality and Geopolitical Issues06:50 Future Challenges and Resilience Strategies13:25 Reflections and Advice for Future Leaders14:24 Conclusion and Farewell