In the United States, Veolia is the largest private operator and technology provider in the water sector, In recent years Veolia has experienced increased demand and organic growth, as well as the successful integration of Suez. Today, the group aims to accelerate the expansion of its footprint in the U.S.

With this appointment, Nadège Petit will bring her international experience in business development, innovation and profitable growth, with a proven ability to grow businesses and drive results. For over 20 years, she held various leadership positions at Schneider Electric, where she assumed several operational and managerial roles, overseeing major business development, sales, marketing and R&D developments in Europe, Hong Kong and the United States.

Petit serves on the Supervisory Board of E.ON SE and is a member of its Innovation and Sustainability Committee.

Petit studied at the University of Technology of Compiègne in France and holds a master's degree in mechanical engineering. In 2014, she completed an Executive Master of Business Administration at Kingston University in London.

“North America is a cornerstone of Veolia’s global growth strategy and I'm happy that we can reinforce our leadership team at this pivotal moment of acceleration of our activities," says Estelle Brachlianoff, chief executive officer of Veolia. “With her business development track record and her strong background in global energy and resilience solutions, Nadège will bring her dynamism to drive profitable and innovative growth in this key region, meeting strong demand driven by megatrends such as the relocation of strategic industries, water shortages, pollution treatment, and public health concerns.”

Petit says, “I look forward to working with our North American teams to drive innovation, growth, operational excellence, and expand our services — delivering impact for the environment, our clients, and our shareholders.”

Source: Veolia