Forward Water Technologies (TSX-V:FWTC) Corp has appointed Grant W. Thornley, who brings over 20 years of experience in sales and leadership in green-focused companies, as its vice president of engineering sales.
The company said Thornley’s responsibilities will encompass the sale leadership role, accelerating its revenue through to expanding the company’s presence in multiple different industries, developing new channels, and contributing to the marketing and business strategies.
Prior to joining Forward Water Technologies (FWT), Thornley was the director of global client services and director of sales for Fibracast where he generated, led, and managed multi-million dollar accounts in open municipal/industrial opportunities.
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With his many years of experience behind him, the value he brings to Forward Water is immeasurable, the company noted, adding that he will bring the company to the forefront of all industry leaders. He graduated from Ryerson with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and has pursued many other professional training programs and affiliations.
"Grant is an outstanding addition to our FWT team, as he brings a deep blend of dynamic channel experience and what it takes to deliver client success," Howie Honeyman, CEO of Forward Water Technologies said in a statement.
"As FWT continues its rapid growth and focuses its effort in water treatment for many different industries, Grant's sales leadership and his strong background in building a top-performing sales team will accelerate the growth of FWT," he added.
Thornley has been working within the water/wastewater/waste market sectors for multiple years and helped CEOs and companies navigate the challenges of restructuring, scaling, growth, and acquisitions by delivering strategies and tactics in which to achieve objectives through new and organic growth.
"Water scarcity, drought, pollution are the challenges we face today and the possible legacy we leave behind. I am excited to be joining such a dedicated and knowledgeable team of professionals who have solved these challenges for today and for our future generations," added Thornley.
Forward Water Technologies is a Toronto-based company, dedicated to the commercialization of its proprietary forward osmosis technology. The company's mandate is to focus on the large-scale implementation of its technology in industrial wastewater, oil and gas, mining, agriculture, and ultimately municipal water supply and re-use market sectors.
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