IWA Presidential Roll of Honour
Of all the IWA leadership positions, that of President is, by definition, the preeminent one. Voted into the role by IWA’s Governing Assembly, IWA’s Presidents take on the responsibility for leading what is a diverse global organisation. They bring their energy and vision to bear on this task, and are instrumental in channelling the commitment, influence and expertise of the whole organisation to advance IWA’s strategic goals. After their time as President, these individuals are recognised in the Presidential Roll of Honour comprising the past Presidents of the association.
Past IWA Presidents
Tom Mollenkopf AO
Immediate Past President (2020-2024) and Board Member
Diane d’Arras
President: 2016-2020
Helmut Kroiss
President: 2014-2016
Glen Daigger
President: 2010-2014
David Garman
President: 2006-2010
László Somlyódy
President: 2004-2006
Michael Rouse
President: 2003-2004
Norihito Tambo
President: 2001-2003
Vincent Bath
President: 2000-2001
Piet Odendaal
President: 2000-2001
IWA’s History and the Pioneers who contributed to it
IWA as an association spanning the water sector was formed in 1999 but its heritage stretches back much further, to 1947. In this sense, IWA owes a debt of gratitude to its predecessor organisations. That rich history was brought together in 2022, marking the landmark 75th year in the association’s heritage, thanks to a dedicated project to set down IWA’s history. This gives recognition to those predecessor organisations and the dedicated people behind them, including the notable pioneers who shaped that history.