It must be the water!' with Julian Daniel, Montserrat Utilities Ltd, Montserrat, Caribbean

In this episode of the Exec Exchange, host Piers Clark speaks with Julian Daniel, managing director of Montserrat Utilities Limited. Julian shares his journey from project management across the Caribbean to overseeing water and wastewater services on the volcanic island of Montserrat. He discusses the island's geography, the impact of the 1995 volcanic eruption, and the challenges of maintaining and upgrading aging infrastructure with support from the British government. Julian also highlights the exceptional quality of Montserrat's water and potential opportunities for bottling and exporting it to boost the local economy. The episode closes with Julian offering advice to his younger self about preparing for the unexpected.00:00 Introduction to the Exec Exchange Podcast00:27 Julian Daniel's Background and Journey01:25 Understanding Montserrat and Its Challenges02:07 Impact of the Volcanic Eruption02:55 Rebuilding Montserrat's Utilities05:18 Innovations and Future Plans06:37 Exploring Montserrat's Water Resources08:40 Bottled Water and Economic Opportunities09:18 Managing Montserrat's Water Infrastructure11:32 Advice to Younger Self and Conclusion