Dr. Mirka Wilderer | President & Chief Executive Officer, Aqueous Vets
- Dr. Wilderer is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Aqueous Vets.
- She is a YPO member.
Podcast
Overview
In the realm of water sustainability, Dr. Mirka Wilderer stands as a visionary leader, dedicated to addressing the pressing challenges that impact our world’s most vital resource. With a remarkable background spanning childhood exposure to the water industry, a diverse educational journey, and a distinguished career, she is shaping the future of water treatment and management. Join us on an insightful exploration of her career, innovative solutions for water contaminants, and her unwavering commitment to making water a central focus in the global sustainability conversation.
[00:17] – About Dr. Mirka Wilderer
- Dr. Wilderer is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Aqueous Vets.
- She is a YPO member.
- As a leading female executive in the Water Industry, she has worked on four continents with experience and expertise in operations, multi-channel marketing, sales management, international mergers & acquisitions and private equity.
- She has been recognised and felicitated several times.
[11:11] – What lessons have you learned about water through your career?
- Joining the water business within Siemens and later transitioning to roles in different companies within the water industry provided a diverse experience.
- Lessons include realising the need for the industry to simplify and communicate its sustainability goals effectively.
- From my IPO experiences to my current role at Acis Vets, I’ve learned the importance of driving impactful change in the water space.
- The water industry faces the challenge of not being at the forefront of sustainability discussions, unlike the energy sector.
- There’s a need to simplify the messaging around water sustainability.
- Opportunities lie in unifying the industry’s voice, potentially forming alliances, and creating a compelling narrative to engage the public, government, and private sectors in prioritising water-related issues on a global scale.
[19:12] – How do you envision the role of governments and organisations in addressing water-related challenges?
- Governments play a crucial role in addressing water challenges, especially with ageing infrastructure.
- The challenge is aligning investment priorities with election cycles.
- Educating policymakers on the urgent need for infrastructure investments and showcasing the technology’s capabilities is essential.
- Public-private partnerships and grants can further support these initiatives, ensuring sustainable and safe water systems globally.
[43:01] – Recommendations for the audience.
- Dare to dream big and challenge the status quo.
- The world needs innovative solutions, and we must tap into diverse perspectives.
- Embrace courageous conversations, actively listen to unpopular ideas, and encourage others to pursue ambitious goals.
- Go beyond the mainstream and dare to dream big.
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Learn more about Dr. Mirka Wilderer: LinkedIn
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Profile
- Dr. Wilderer is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Aqueous Vets.
- She is a YPO member.
- As a leading female executive in the Water Industry, she has worked on four continents with experience and expertise in operations, multi-channel marketing, sales management, international mergers & acquisitions and private equity.
- She has been recognised and felicitated several times.
