Business Chief APAC+ANZ Magazine February 2017 | Page 66

XYLEM INC

“ In Australia , both state and federal governments need to improve their approach to water management and I think the lack of a well-articulated , consistent water policy is holding us back as a country ”

– Jim Athanas , Managing Director - Oceania

Operating in more than 150 countries , Xylem is one of the world ’ s largest water pumping and monitoring solutions providers . While primarily targeting mining , municipal and large corporate customers , Xylem ’ s mission statement also involves giving back to the community by providing safe water resources for villages in need around the world , as well as educating people about water and sanitation issues .

Xylem ’ s charitable arm Watermark works with a range of not-for profit global organisations including Planet Water , Earth Echo , Mercy Corps , Water for People , Fundación AVINA and China Women ’ s Development Fund – reaching throughout Asia and Oceania as well as Central and South America . Along
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