CEO MONTHLY / MOST INFLUENTIAL CEO AWARDS 2023 57 CEO MONTHLY / ISSUE 6 2023 27 Most Influential CEO 2023 – Australia (Civil Engineering) Manish Pancholi is the CEO of the Australian company Aqua Metro, an integrated service provider offering turnkey solutions within the civil and utility sectors. As Most Influential CEO 2023 – Australia (Civil Engineering), we have taken the time to find out more about his company and the Journey from International Student to CEO. Aqua Metro has significant capabilities and experience in the design and construction of water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and dam construction. In addition to this it looks after water and sewage rehabilitation works, water main maintenance works, pipeline works, and program management. The company CEO, Manish Pancholi has had a remarkable journey to get where he is today, which began when he left his home country of India. Manish wanted to pursue a postgraduate degree in Australia, but he remembers this as being a somewhat daunting experience. He had to leave everything he knew behind him to start afresh in a completely new environment. At the same time, he was excited about the opportunities in front of him, and determined to make the most of it. As an international student, there were many challenges to overcome. There was the language barrier, the cultural differences, and financial constraints. However, to look at the flip side, Manish was able to push himself to work harder, learn more, and become adaptable to new surroundings. Over the years, Manish continued to develop his leadership skills, take on more responsibilities, and lead larger teams. He also sought out opportunities to expand his network, and gain exposure to different industries and markets. Looking back at his journey now, he realises that the years spent as an international student were a blessing in disguise. It taught him the importance of perseverance, resilience, and adaptability; all qualities he has found to be invaluable in his professional life. Right from the beginning of his career, Manish was fortunate enough to be surrounded by people who saw his potential and invested in him. He is grateful for the support he’s received over the years, which has helped to shape him into who he is today. He learnt from leaders’ wisdom and experience, much of which he still carries to his current professional outlook. In his role for Aqua Metro, he feels an immense responsibility to support people. He seeks to enable success, creativity, and to foster an inclusive and diverse organisation delivering social values and quality services. Aqua Metro is a proudly Australian-owned organisation with world-class capabilities. Its absolute commitment to people, community, and the environment is combined with a lean, agile structure. This ensures it provides an effective and efficient response to clients’ needs. Its staff are highly skilled, experienced, and boast a track record of delivering services in longterm partnerships for key customers. It’s becoming a significant player in the market, but servicing the industry and becoming a leader in the sector is about more than just the numbers for Aqua Metro. “Our purpose is to create a sustainable organisation supporting health and wellbeing of our people, creating opportunities to deliver social values and provide quality services to our customers.” Aqua Metro sees its people as its greatest asset, as they make the organisation what it is today. It strives to create a healthy culture, and to sustain an environment where everyone can learn, grow, achieve, and thrive. There are 21 different nationalities working at Aqua Metro, all of whom are welcomed equally, valued, respected, and included in the organisation’s big picture. Manish believes that the team’s strength, admirable culture, and ability to lead with purpose is what sets it apart, and makes it a great partner for its customers. The company works collaboratively with its clients to identify their needs and develop innovative and efficient solutions. It exists to help achieve its customers goals in a sustainable and holistic manner. This is part of its footprint, and a fundamental aspect of its philosophy, covering every area of the business. Aqua Metro is forward-looking, with the ambition to remain relevant for many years to come. It also takes a broader position on what sustainability means. It’s not just about carbon emissions and being a green organisation, its about being diverse and inclusive. Manish sees this as what brings different ideas together and fosters innovation. Aqua Metro’s awardwinning CEO is optimistic about the future, seeing great momentum at play for the company. He even has imminent plans afoot to further diversify the customer base and increase the service offerings. Under Manish Pancholi’s guidance, the future is looking bright for Aqua Metro. Company: Aqua Metro Web: aquametro.com.au Contact: [email protected] Apr23051
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