Former Veolia senior executive joins ZwitterCo to drive global expansion and accelerate adoption of breakthrough membrane technology
WOBURN, Mass., – ZwitterCo, a leader in advanced membrane technologies for water treatment, today announced that Myron Van Ert has joined the company as its first Chief Commercial Officer. Van Ert brings nearly three decades of experience in the water industry, most recently serving as Senior Vice President of Global Key Accounts at Veolia, the world’s largest water treatment company.
Van Ert will oversee the implementation of ZwitterCo’s growth strategies in North America and around the world, driving partnerships and the commercial adoption of the company’s breakthrough zwitterionic membrane technology. ZwitterCo’s membranes are transforming the economics of treating and reusing unconventional water sources, providing a lifeline for industries and communities in a world where naturally clean, easily accessible water is becoming increasingly scarce.
“We are thrilled to welcome Myron to the ZwitterCo team as our first Chief Commercial Officer, a pivotal hire that marks a new chapter in our company’s growth,” said ZwitterCo Co-Founder and CEO Alex Rappaport. “Myron’s deep understanding of the levers that move the water industry, his diverse skill set spanning membranes, solutions, and services, and his extensive global network will be instrumental as we work to embed our transformational technology into world-changing solutions.”
Van Ert’s leadership in the water treatment industry began at Osmonics, Inc., a pioneering membrane technology provider that was subsequently acquired by GE Water & Process Technologies, Suez Water Technologies and Solutions, and eventually Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions. Myron held increasingly senior positions throughout those corporate transitions, driving international expansion efforts across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa and leading key account strategies for some of the largest global industrial clients. His expertise also expanded across core water treatment unit processes and service offerings, including chemical and monitoring solutions, engineered systems, and industrial design-build and financed solutions. His track record of success, experience executing commercial strategies, and his resounding business integrity will be crucial as ZwitterCo expands its presence in key markets around the world.
“ZwitterCo’s solutions deliver exceptional value to customers facing complex water challenges, and I look forward to partnering with industries worldwide to help them to solve these challenges,
achieve their sustainability goals, and do so all the while improving their bottom line,” said Van Ert. “With ZwitterCo’s talented team and cutting-edge technology, we are well-positioned to become a global leader in this space.”
Van Ert’s appointment comes on the heels of ZwitterCo’s successful $58.4 million Series B funding round, which was led by Evok Innovations and included participation from DCVC, BHP, Munich Re Ventures, Siteground, HG Ventures, and Blue Horizon Advisors. The funding is being used to accelerate the deployment of ZwitterCo’s membrane technology as the company grows internationally and expands its technology platform.
About ZwitterCo
ZwitterCo is on a mission to solve the world’s most urgent water problems with its advanced zwitterionic membranes that combat organic fouling, the biggest challenge in filtration. ZwitterCo’s award-winning technology enhances membrane life and performance in high-strength industrial wastewater, surface water, and food process streams, driving sustainable water reuse and reducing chemical use. For more information, visit www.zwitterco.com.
Media contact: