Andrew J. Parke
Virginia Beach,USA
Summary
Accomplished Senior Vice President with extensive global experience in water and environmental services. Proven expertise in strategic planning, operational management, and team leadership. Achievements include significant revenue growth, enhanced organizational efficiencies, and development of high-performing teams.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Vice President - Global Services Business
Veolia Water Technology & Solutions
Virginia Beach, USA
09.2020 - Current
- Spearheaded global business unit with $750MM+ revenue and over 2,200 personnel in industrial services.
- Executed business transformation and diversified growth strategy, achieving 15% revenue CAGR over four years.
- Directed strategic initiatives targeting new markets and applications, securing $2 billion in high-value recurring revenue contracts.
- Achieved 97% customer renewal rates while enhancing bottom-line profitability by over 150% within same timeframe.
Vice President - Services Americas
SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions
Virginia Beach, USA
01.2018 - 09.2020
- Directed business unit with P+L accountability of approximately $450MM and 1,100 employees in industrial and environmental services.
- Executed extensive business integration activities, doubling utilization of new capacity.
- Implemented diversified growth strategy, entering new markets and verticals with innovative applications.
- Managed cross-functional teams to develop digital service solutions that exceeded business targets.
- Maintained global accountability for fulfillment, including driving global standards, cash allocation, and capital investment, and OPEX management.
Global Fulfillment Leader - Services
General Electric Water & Process Tech. / SUEZ WPT
Norfolk, USA
07.2016 - 09.2020
- Oversaw global supply chain and operations as Chief Operating Officer, including logistics, compliance, and customer service.
- Modernized 500-member field service teams, enhancing customer outcomes and regional management structures.
- Introduced advanced technology to boost efficiency and reduce fulfillment costs through ERP integrations.
- Led international expansion projects, launching operations in two new global regions.
Global Operations Leader - Services
General Electric Water & Process Tech.
Peterborough, UK
09.2010 - 06.2016
- Led all global on-site operations including 11 complex fixed facilities for chemical and equipment operations, logistics, customer care, EHS and compliance. Equipment Assembly and standard fleet designs .
- Led international expansion projects, establishing a presence in two new global regions for business start-up.
- Operational CAPEX and OPEX management, budgeting, efficiency drives and should cost activities.
- Managed teams of 500+ employees.
Operations Director EMEA
General Electric Water & Process Tech.
Peterborough, UK
06.2007 - 09.2010
Plant Manager
Ecolochem International then General Electric Water & Process Tech.
Peterborough, UK
04.2002 - 08.2004
Commissioning Engineer
Ecolochem International, INC
06.2000 - 04.2002
Education
BSc (Hons) - Molecular Biology
University of Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland, UK01.1998
Skills
- P&L management
- Business transformation
- Leadership
- Financial acumen
- Change management
- Strategic growth
- Team building
- Market innovation
- Operations management
- Financial planning
- Asset management
- Operational efficiency
- Cross-functional leadership
- Strategic planning
- Risk assessment
- Data-driven decision making
- Strategic objectives
- Organizational development
- Staff development
- Budget preparation
- Operational excellence
- Product management
- Strategic leadership
- Global operations management
- Revenue generation strategies
Personal Information
Nationality: British Irish US Permanent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Vice President - Global Services Business
Veolia Water Technology & Solutions
09.2020 - Current
Vice President - Services Americas
SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions
01.2018 - 09.2020
Global Fulfillment Leader - Services
General Electric Water & Process Tech. / SUEZ WPT
07.2016 - 09.2020
Global Operations Leader - Services
General Electric Water & Process Tech.
09.2010 - 06.2016
Operations Director EMEA
General Electric Water & Process Tech.
06.2007 - 09.2010
Plant Manager
Ecolochem International then General Electric Water & Process Tech.
04.2002 - 08.2004
Commissioning Engineer
Ecolochem International, INC
06.2000 - 04.2002
BSc (Hons) - Molecular Biology
University of Glasgow
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