On 26th June 2023, Hydroleap, the next-generation green wastewater technology company, announced the appointment of the water industry veteran, Allan Toh as its first Chief Operations Officer. With over 29 years in the field having served global water companies from Europe, Japan and America, he is uniquely positioned to propel the Singaporean company Hydroleap towards its global expansion ambitions alongside supporting its commitment to establishing Singapore as a worldwide water hub.

In this newly created leadership role, Allan will be tasked to set up a strategic growth roadmap by identifying new business opportunities and driving operational excellence. A seasoned people leader, Allan is an expert at powering high-performance teams while helping them unlock their true potential.

“The contribution of industrial sectors to global water stress is massive which requires a fast-paced transformation. We believe it is a race against time which is why Allan’s appointment is crucial as we sprint ahead. He showcases the tenacity, expertise and passion required to rewrite the wastewater management chapter through green tech,” says Mohammad (Moh) Sherafatmand, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Hydroleap.

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The Singaporean brings with him a wealth of water technology experience and connections, having worked at NX Filtration where he led sales across APAC, Diehl Metering as the Head of Operations across Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, and Hyflux as its Vice President.

“Allan’s extensive track record in implementing novel water technologies and working with the water value chain will be critical in fuelling the Hydroleap engine. He brings tremendous value to the company at this important juncture as we look towards our next growth frontier,” he further adds.

“Hydroleap is a disruptor in wastewater treatment technology and I am excited to lead the company’s operations to make water sustainable. I firmly believe in Hydroleap’s innovative, cutting-edge technologies over regular methods that can help municipalities and industries improve water efficiencies while being ecologically green and less energy-intensive, alongside lowering their carbon footprint. Sustainability and driving continuous innovation is at the heart of Hydroleap’s business that echoes well with me,” says Allan Toh, Chief Operations Officer of Hydroleap.

A graduate of the University of Wales, Allan also volunteers as a disaster relief water specialist. Backed by the Singapore government as well as institutional investors such as Seeds Capital, Wavemaker Partners, 500 Global and SGInnovate, Hydroleap is revolutionizing the way industrial wastewater is treated across multiple industries, through solutions that are automated, robust, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly. Driven by a team of specialized R&D experts behind the scenes, Hydroleap’s unique electrochemical techniques can reduce up to 95% of pollutants present in industrial wastewater.