New appointment for Black & Veatch’s water business

Black & Veatch’s global water business has appointed William Yong to lead strategic business growth in South Asia Pacific.

Yong joins as the investment in critical human infrastructure across Asia is rising. US$10 trillion is expected to be invested in infrastructure in Asia between 2010 and 2020, with a significant proportion earmarked for water projects.

Countries including Australia, Indonesia, New Zealand and Singapore are challenged with balancing both growth and the maturation of their water assets. This contrasts with the current picture in the US, where the challenge focuses on modernising and maintaining ageing infrastructure, according to research from Black & Veatch.

As head of business development and strategy, Yong will target opportunities where Black & Veatch can help solve these complex challenges. He will focus on both the municipal and industrial markets.

Yong has had leadership roles in projects including the Western Corridor Water Recycling Scheme in South East Queensland, the Sydney Desalination Project Blueprint Design, and the Singspring Desalination Project and Chestnut Water Treatment Plant Membrane Project in Singapore.

He will be based in Singapore.