Dr. Alexis de Kerchove is a expert in sustainable water management, with over 20 years of experience delivering innovative solutions for global water challenges. As Senior Director of Client Sustainability at Xylem, he collaborates with European utility clients and other large industrial water users to advance circular water systems and climate-resilient strategies.
A board member of Water Europe and the Stockholm Water Foundation (SWF), Dr. de Kerchove has played a key role in advocating for progressive water policies and accelerating the digital transformation and systematic transformation of the water sector in Europe. His leadership has driven the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices enabling massive gain in operational efficiencies, mitigation of greenhouse gas emission and recovery of resources from wastewater.

Dr. de Kerchove holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Yale University and an MBA from ESADE Busi-ness School. His dedication to sustainability and innovation continues to shape a more resilient and efficient water future.