PARIS, MARCH 14, 2019 -- SUEZ has announced the appointment of Yuvbir Singh as CEO of the Water Technologies & Solutions (WTS) Division. He will take up his position on April 8, succeeding Heiner Markhoff.
A graduate of the University of Pune with a Bachelor of Engineering degree in electronics, Yuvbir Singh joined General Electric (GE) in 1995, holding various engineering, sales and marketing roles. Between 2004 and 2015, he worked for GE Water, where he gained extensive knowledge of the water industry, played an integral role in a series of transformative acquisitions, and ultimately led the Engineered Systems team. In 2015, Yuvbir Singh was promoted to Vice President of the global locomotive business for GE Transportation, and as the Vice President of equipment in 2018.
Singh will take up his functions as the CEO of Water Technologies & Solutions on April 8th.
After leading the GE Water and now Water Technologies & Solutions business for 10 years, Heiner Markhoff has made the personal decision to step down as CEO, effective March 30, 2019. With a 25-year track record of exceptional results at GE, he is recognized as an experienced and successful executive. He has been instrumental in the integration of Water Technologies & Solutions into SUEZ. Heiner Markhoff will continue to work with SUEZ in an advisory capacity.
"This first year of integration of Water Technologies & Solutions was successful, notably with the involvement of Heiner Markhoff," said Jean-Louis Chaussade, CEO of SUEZ.
"Based on his strong experience, Yuvbir Singh will take this very promising activity for the Group forward and will provide tailored solutions for industries in order to help them increase their economic and environmental performance, but also improve their brand image."
