Beca appoints new Group Director – Utilities

Beca has appointed Clive Rundle as Group Director – Utilities, providing executive leadership for our global Utilities business of 250 professionals. In this role, Clive will join Beca’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and will provide strategic leadership for our Power and Water teams globally. 

Clive said, “Our clients in the water and power sectors have exciting times ahead as they navigate the digital and low-carbon age and enhance their customer-centricity. I’m looking forward to developing business areas that respond to these client needs such as waste-to-energy and renewable power generation, building on the exceptional talent we have in the Utilities team and the broader digital transformation skills of Beca.” 

Beca’s Utilities business partners with clients across a range of sectors, primarily with large power and water utility clients, but also providing specialist power and water services to other sectors such as airport, rail and industrial clients. Our global team offers technical, advisory, asset management and project delivery expertise to deliver the essential infrastructure that enhances the quality of life in our communities and the environment in which we all live.  

CEO Greg Lowe said, “Clive’s appointment will bring additional focus to opportunities that exist in the global utilities market. We are already working on game-changing projects with our clients in this sector and Clive’s leadership and expertise will strengthen our ability to support the industry as it transforms to meet the evolving needs of our communities.” 

Clive has been the General Manager of Beca’s specialist Water business for the last 15 years. He has held Director roles for CH2M Beca and Hutt Valley Water Services, as well as serving for five years on New Zealand’s national water industry organisation, Water NZ, including two years as its President.