Event
Penn Alumni Water Forum Speaker Spotlight
Water Systems Structures and Governance
| Virtual, via Zoom
*POSTPONED - NEW DATE*
Join the Penn Alumni Water Forum on Friday, May 16th for the next edition of our Speaker Spotlight series which will feature a preview of our next Corporate Roundtable White Paper focused on Water Systems Structures and Governance.
The webinar will explore why drinking water system structures and governance are getting so much attention right now, the pros and cons of different organizational models (like regional structures and cooperatives), and what the future of water systems might look like. Following presentations from our speakers, we'll leave time for an engaging, thoughtful discussion with lots of practical takeaways for communities and system managers.
Speaker
Bill Malarkey, Partner, Roland Berger
Bill Malarkey is a strategic leader with extensive expertise in water treatment technology, regulated utilities, and corporate sustainability. Fluent in English and German, with beginner proficiency in Spanish, he has led transformative projects across the water treatment industry, including strategic roadmaps, organizational design, and market growth strategies.
He has successfully led a global strategy project for a top international wastewater technology firm, developed market and investment strategies for North America's water utility sectors, and driven digital water strategies for leading municipal and industrial players. Additionally, he has supported mergers and acquisitions for a wide range of strategic and financial investors.
Bill’s methodological expertise spans corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and sustainability initiatives. His industry insights cover water utilities, chemicals, manufacturing, energy, mining, and financial investments.