Wenhua Guo, Duoyuan Global Water Inc’s chairman and CEO, said: “On behalf of the board of directors and management, I am delighted to welcome Mr Nickols to Duoyuan Global Water. His proven leadership in executing all aspects of international water infrastructure projects will further strengthen our ability to compete with local as well as international competitors. We look forward to his contribution to our vision of becoming the leading player in China’s fast growing water treatment equipment market.”

Nickols brings almost 30 years of experience in international infrastructure planning, engineering and construction with specific expertise in the water sector. Until recently, Nickols was the Europe, Middle East, Africa and India president for MWH Global Inc, a Colorado-based global management, engineering and construction firm. Prior to MWH, Nickols served as president of Water Europe for Black & Veatch, and as vice president of Hazen and Sawyer PC, a New York-based environmental engineering firm.